Postdoctoral Researcher (f/m/d) in the Archive (saai)
Organizational unit
Institute of Architectural Design, Art, and Theory (EKUT)
The saai | Archive for Architecture and Civil Engineering is one of the most important architecture collections in Germany, located at a technical university of excellence. In addition to preserving extensive records, research content is made accessible and published as part of exhibition and publication projects. Over the next few years, an international research centre, based at saai, will investigate the question of architectural archives as places that lay the foundations for social processes. At the same time, archives are repositories of complex knowledge systems and material-medial entanglements, requiring innovative methodological approaches to long-term temporal processes, especially in view of the enormous potential of neural networks to create metadata. The saai is one of the most comprehensive archives for architectural and engineering works, with estates of regional architects of international importance, offering an international and stimulating working environment.
Job Description
* Development of an applied research project through experimental application scenarios in the saai's significant collection with the inclusion of self-learning processes, data genesis, metadata acquisition, and medial transformation processes through AI.
* Critically analyzing, testing, and further developing established national and international standards for architectural archives and multimedia collections.
* Conception of a digital strategy focusing on the integration of AI into different processes and levels of archiving at saai.
* Preparation and collaboration on interdisciplinary research proposals for national and international funding.
* Establishing interdisciplinary collaboration with internal KIT institutions and within the faculty.
* Networking at regional, national, and international levels regarding digital strategies and best practice projects.
Personal Qualification
* Successfully completed dissertation in digital humanities, computer science, archival sciences, architecture, information sciences, or a related field.
* Experience and knowledge in AI and/or archive sciences.
* Open-mindedness and interest in interdisciplinary cooperation.
* Ability to apply current scripting languages and manage databases in the field of digital humanities.
* Very good language skills in German and English (spoken and written).
* Practical experience in project and research data management in the cultural sector is an advantage.
Salary
Salary category 13 TV-L, depending on the fulfillment of professional and personal requirements.
This is what we offer
Become a member of staff of the only German University of Excellence that conducts large-scale research on a national level. Work under excellent conditions in an international environment. Benefit from specific training and a wide range of further qualification offers. Use our flexible working time models, sports and leisure offers, and child and holiday care services.
Contract Duration
Limited to two years.
Application Up To
September 10, 2024
Contact Person in Line-Management
For further information please contact Anna-Maria Meister, director of saai Archive and Professor of Architecture Theory.
Please apply online using the button below for this vacancy number 1330/2024.
We prefer to balance the number of employees (f/m/d). Therefore, we kindly ask female applicants to apply. Recognized severely disabled persons will be preferred if equally qualified.
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