18.3046, Jobs: Software Design/Programming for Archive: Software Developer, SOAS

[LINGUIST Network]

LINGUIST List: Vol-18-3046. Thu Oct 18 2007. ISSN: 1068 - 4875.

Subject: 18.3046, Jobs: Software Design/Programming for Archive: Software Developer, SOAS

Moderators: Anthony Aristar, Eastern Michigan U <aristar at linguistlist.org>
            Helen Aristar-Dry, Eastern Michigan U <hdry at linguistlist.org>
 
Reviews: Randall Eggert, U of Utah  
         <reviews at linguistlist.org> 

Homepage: http://linguistlist.org/

The LINGUIST List is funded by Eastern Michigan University, 
and donations from subscribers and publishers.

Editor for this issue: Catherine Adams <catherin at linguistlist.org>
================================================================  

The LINGUIST List strongly encourages employers to use
non-discriminatory standards in hiring policy. In particular we urge
that employers do not discriminate on the grounds of race, ethnicity,
nationality, age, religion, gender, or sexual orientation. However, we
have no means of enforcing these standards.

Job seekers should pay special attention to language in ads regarding
employment requirements and are encouraged to consult our international
employment page http://linguistlist.org/jobs/jobnet.html. This page has been set 
up so that people can report on the employment standards of various countries.

To post to LINGUIST, use our convenient web form at
http://linguistlist.org/LL/posttolinguist.html.

===========================Directory==============================  

1)
Date: 17-Oct-2007
From: David Nathan < djn at soas.ac.uk >
Subject: Software Design & Programming for Documentation Archive: Software Developer, SOAS, University of London, UK

 

	
-------------------------Message 1 ---------------------------------- 
Date: Thu, 18 Oct 2007 15:29:19
From: David Nathan [djn at soas.ac.uk]
Subject: Software Design & Programming for Documentation Archive: Software Developer, SOAS, University of London, UK
E-mail this message to a friend:
http://linguistlist.org/issues/emailmessage/verification.cfm?iss=18-3046.html&submissionid=159007&topicid=7&msgnumber=1  


University or Organization: SOAS 
Department: Linguistics
Web Address: http://www.hrelp.org

Job Rank: Software Developer  

Specialty Areas: Text/Corpus Linguistics; Software Design & Programming


Description:

Software developer - Documentation archive at ELAR, SOAS (London)
Fixed term 3 years
GBP 29,527 - GBP 35,644 p.a. Inclusive of London Allowance

The Endangered Languages Archive (ELAR) is looking to recruit a Software
Developer. The successful candidate will develop and extend ELAR's
information systems, and will provide software, training and related
services to depositors and other archive users. Key skills should be in
software development (including MySQL, PHP or equivalent, XML) with
considerable emphasis on determining and meeting users' needs.

ELAR is a small team that is building a leading, innovative digital archive
committed to the preservation of digital language resources and the
maintenance of endangered languages. ELAR is part of the Hans Rausing
Endangered Languages Project, along with the Endangered Languages Academic
Programme and the Endangered Languages Documentation Programme.

You should be team-oriented and have the ability to work with a wide range
of people. Training experience will be an advantage. The post commences on
7 January 2008 or as soon as possible thereafter. 

Annual leave is 30 days per year plus statutory and bank holidays. USS
pension scheme will be available.

For more information or informal inquiries contact David Nathan.

An application form and further information can be found at
www.soas.ac.uk/jobs,
or write to the Human Resources Department, SOAS, University of London,
Thornhaugh Street, Russell Square, London, WC1H 0XG (tel: +44 20 7898 4132;
fax: +44 20 7074 5129; email: humanresources at soas.ac.uk) stating your name,
address and the vacancy reference number. CVs will only be accepted when
accompanied by an application form.  No agencies.
 
Interviews are provisionally scheduled for week commencing 3 December 2007

SOAS values diversity and aims to be an equal opportunities employer.


Job Description:

Job Title: Software Developer 
Department:  Endangered Languages Archive (Linguistics)
Salary Scale: Academic-Related 2/3, plus GBP 2,134 p.a. London Allowance
Tenure:  3 years fixed term
Reporting to: Director, Endangered Languages Archive
Purpose of Job: To develop and maintain ELAR's information systems, to
develop software to support ELAR's clients, and to assist in providing
training.

Main Activities and Responsibilities:

1.  In consultation with the Director of ELAR, to develop and extend the
Archive Information System, including metadata management and secure access
facilities
2.  Maintain and develop web-based services, such as dynamic web content
3.  Provide software and advice to ELAR's depositors and other archive users
4.  Participate in ELAR projects including web and multimedia development
5.  Participate in training activities offered by ELAR and HRELP
6.  Keep up to date with issues in digital archiving and in endangered
languages through activities including engagement with the relevant communities
7.  Other activities corresponding to particular skills of the post-holder


Application Deadline: 02-Nov-2007 
Mailing Address for Applications:
	HR Department 
	SOAS, University of London 
	Thornhaugh St, Russell Square 
	London WC1H 0XG 
	United Kingdom  
Email Address for Applications: humanresources at soas.ac.uk 
Web Address for Applications: http://www.soas.ac.uk/jobs 
Contact Information:
	David Nathan 
	Email: djn at soas.ac.uk 
	Phone: +44 20 7898 4584 




-----------------------------------------------------------
LINGUIST List: Vol-18-3046