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[1] From: Mia <mia.ridge@gmail.com>
Subject: British Library job - Digital Curator, OCR/HTR (72)
[2] From: Juan M. Durán <j.m.duran@TUDELFT.NL>
Subject: Postdoc on “Ethics and epistemology of AI and Data” at TUDelft (Netherlands) (123)
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Date: 2023-10-19 14:18:50+00:00
From: Mia <mia.ridge@gmail.com>
Subject: British Library job - Digital Curator, OCR/HTR
Find out more in my colleague Adi's blog post,
https://blogs.bl.uk/digital-scholarship/2023/10/join-the-british-library-as-a-
digital-curator-ocr-htr.html
The job ad:
The British Library is looking for someone to join its Heritage Made
Digital team to further improve the access and usability of our digital
collections by integrating a standardised Optical Character Recognition
(OCR) and Handwritten Text Recognition (HTR) production process into our
existing workflows, in line with industry best practice. This will allow
for greater discoverability of our content and facilitate digital research
and engagement.
It is expected that the person appointed to the role will become the
established OCR/HTR expert within the Library, be recognised as such across
the wider cultural heritage ecosystem, and will use their knowledge and
expertise to further advance OCR/HTR technologies.
The successful candidate will have technical and practical experience of
working with digital images and operational workflows, as well as
experience developing or applying digital research methods and working with
the technologies, tools and platforms which enable digital scholarship.
They should also have excellent problem solving skills and the ability to
communicate enthusiastically and effectively with colleagues from a variety
of disciplines.
As one of the world’s great libraries, our duty is to preserve the nation’s
intellectual memory for the future and make it available to all for
research, inspiration and enjoyment. At present we have well over 170
million items, in most known languages, with three million new items added
every year. We have manuscripts, maps, newspapers, magazines, prints and
drawings, music scores, and patents. We make our collections and programmes
available to all. We operate the world’s largest document delivery service
providing millions of items a year to customers all over the world. What
matters to us is that we preserve the national memory and enable knowledge
to be created both now and in the future by anyone, anywhere.
In return we offer a competitive salary and a number of excellent
benefits. Our pension scheme is one of the most valuable benefits we
offer, as our staff can become members of the Alpha Pension Scheme where
the Library contributes a minimum of 26.6% (this may be higher dependant on
grade. Another significant benefit the Library provides is the provision of
a flexible working hours scheme which could allow you to work your hours
flexibly over the week and to take up to 5 days flexi leave in a 3 month
period. This is on top of 25 days holiday from entry and public and
privilege holidays.
*Closing date: 05 November 2023*
Interview date: 20 and 21 November 2023
We are unable to provide visa sponsorship.
Please answer all the questions in the application as they're used in
shortlisting.
Job posts
https://ce0752li.webitrent.com/ce0752li_webrecruitment/wrd/run/ETREC179GF.open?W
VID=5071482BMD
with job profile etc.
Cheers,
Mia
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http://openobjects.org.uk/
<http://twitter.com/mia_out>
https://hcommons.social/@mia
The Collective Wisdom Handbook: perspectives on crowdsourcing in cultural
heritage <https://britishlibrary.pubpub.org/>
Crowdsourcing our Cultural Heritage
<https://www.miaridge.com/crowdsourcing-our-cultural-heritage/>
P.S. I mostly use this address for list mail and don't check it daily
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Date: 2023-10-19 11:42:42+00:00
From: Juan M. Durán <j.m.duran@TUDELFT.NL>
Subject: Postdoc on “Ethics and epistemology of AI and Data” at TUDelft (Netherlands)
Postdoc on “Ethics and epistemology of AI and Data”
JOB DESCRIPTION
SoBigData++ (http://project.sobigdata.eu/) is a distributed,
multi-disciplinary research infrastructure for big social data
analytics, coupled with the consolidation of a cross-disciplinary
European research community, aimed at using social mining and big data
to understand the complexity of our contemporary,
globally-interconnected society. SoBigData++ develops applications that
operationalize ethics with value-sensitive design, incorporating values
and norms for privacy protection, fairness, transparency, and pluralism.
SoBigData++ offers 91 unique datasets, 120 pilot projects developed with
diverse companies, over 90 social mining methods, and apps, and more
than 7,000 active users. In 2022, SoBigData entered the ESFRI Roadmap as
SoBigData-RI (http://sobigdata.eu/index) with the purpose of offering
their services (infrastructure, data, expertise) to state members. In
the Netherlands, we intend to create the Dutch Research Node (DRN) that
will bridge organizations, institutions, and government agencies with
the services provided by SoBigData-RI. This postdoc project is a unique
opportunity to assist in the creation of the DRN, engage with diverse
stakeholders (from university academics to government officials), and
take part in science and philosophy communication. This postdoc also
includes the opportunity to advance in an academic position via teaching
duties, research, and organization of events, as well as acquire
experience in ethics consulting. The successful candidate will be
affiliated with TU Delft and be part of a vibrant research community
that includes the Delft Digital Ethics Centre, Delft Design for Values,
and Open Data Infrastructure for Social Science and Economic Innovations
(ODISSEI).
The direct tasks of this PostDoc position include:
(1) To establish a DRN within the SoBigData node. To this end, the
candidate will have to know the project and its goals, be able to
communicate it clearly to all the current members of the DRN and be able
to contact and bring new members into the network. An excellent level of
English and communication skills is required. Traveling within the
Netherlands (and possibly Europe) will be required.
(2) To serve as a consultant on diverse issues related to ethics,
epistemology, and societal implications of AI, Data, and similar
technologies.
(3) Teaching duties at TU Delft.
(4) Conduct philosophical research on specific topics.
This position is jointly hosted by TU Delft, SoBigData-ESFRI Consortium
& ODISSEI. At TU Delft you will be part of the Ethics/Philosophy of
Technology Section, Department of Value, Technology and Innovation. At
ODISSEI you will collaborate with Tom Emery.
REQUIREMENTS
The ideal candidate will have:
● Ph.D. degree in Philosophy, AI and Data (e.g., Ethics of Technology,
Ethics of AI and Data, Philosophy of Science and AI, Epistemology of AI)
● Experience in organizing and hosting events, networking, and
interacting with different stakeholders
● Domain knowledge in the field of data science is an asset;
● Solid problem-solving skills and capacity to take the initiative;
● Ability to work well in a team;
● Proven written and verbal English communication skills
● Able to speak Dutch or willling to learn the language
● Acquire a University Teaching Qualification or be willing to acquire it.
● Ability to travel
CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT
Fixed-term contract: 2 years full time. Starting date: As soon as
possible. Salary and benefits are in accordance with the Collective
Labour Agreement for Dutch Universities. The TU Delft offers a
customisable compensation package, a discount on health insurance and
sport memberships, and a monthly work costs contribution. Flexible work
schedules can be arranged.
For international applicants we offer the Coming to Delft Service and
Partner Career Advice to assist you with your relocation. An
International Children's Centre offers childcare and there is an
international primary school.
EMPLOYER
Delft University of Technology
Delft University of Technology is built on strong foundations. As
creators of the world-famous Dutch waterworks and pioneers in biotech,
TU Delft is a top international university combining science,
engineering and design. It delivers world class results in education,
research and innovation to address challenges in the areas of energy,
climate, mobility, health and digital society. For generations, our
engineers have proven to be entrepreneurial problem-solvers, both in
business and in a social context.
At TU Delft we embrace diversity as one of our core values and we
actively engage to be a university where you feel at home and can
flourish. We value different perspectives and qualities. We believe this
makes our work more innovative, the TU Delft community more vibrant and
the world more just. Together, we imagine, invent and create solutions
using technology to have a positive impact on a global scale. That is
why we invite you to apply. Your application will receive fair
consideration.
Challenge. Change. Impact!
DEPARTMENT
Faculty Technology, Policy and Management
With its excellent education and research at the intersection of
technology, society and policy, the Faculty of TPM makes an important
contribution to solving complex technical-social issues, such as energy
transition, mobility, digitalisation, water management and (cyber) security.
We combine insights from the engineering sciences, the social and the
humanities. We develop robust models and designs, are internationally
oriented and have an extensive network with knowledge institutions,
companies, social organisations and governments.
Click here to go to the website of the Faculty of Technology, Policy and
Management.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Please, send a complete CV to: j.m.duran@tudelft.nl - Indicate in the
subject: Postdoc on “Ethics and epistemology of AI and Data”
Deadline: 12th of November 2023
For additional information about this project, feel free to contact Dr.
Juan M. Durán (TU Delft; j.m.duran@tudelft.nl)
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