Post Doctoral Researcher School of English and Digital Humanities

4.5 Years, Fixed-Term, Whole-Time Post 

Position Summary

Applications are invited for an experienced multilingual Digital Humanities / Computer Science Postdoctoral Researcher to lead development, implementation and evaluation of digital tools and methodologies for the NorseMap project based in the School of English and Digital Humanities. NorseMap is a 5-year project funded by the European Research Council, using citizen science methodologies to gather data on the Viking legacy from across Europe and mapping the evolution of responses to the Viking past over time.

The ideal candidate will have undertaken at least one year of postdoctoral research, have experience with data visualisation, and be enthusiastic about engaging with different online communities to learn more about public uses of the past. They will play a key role in all aspects of the project from design and implementation of data collection methodologies – including advising on a dedicated app – to creation of deep maps and visualisations of the complex networks that the project uncovers. They will be expected to carry out high-level research related to the aims of the research project, submitting publications regularly to refereed journals and participating in national and international conferences. A particular responsibility will be investigating ways to visualise connections between complex networks of exchange and influence within the online space.

This is an exciting opportunity to join a team of Viking researchers in mapping the legacy of a cultural phenomenon and to play a leading role in the successful implementation of an ERC-funded project.

The post will commence at point 3 of the IUA Postdoctoral Researcher Salary Scale.

Project Title: NorseMap: Mapping the Reception and Legacy of the Vikings in Europe

Post Duration: 4.5 Years  

Salary: €45,847 - € 52,339 p.a. IUA PD1 Scale 

For an information package including further details of the post see https://ore.ucc.ie/

Informal enquiries can be made in confidence to Tom Birkett, Professor of Old English, School of English and Digital Humanities, Tel: + 353 (0) 21 490 2668; Email: t.birkett@ucc.ie

Applications must be submitted online via the University College Cork vacancy portal https://ore.ucc.ie/ Queries relating to the online application process should be referred to recruitment@ucc.ie quoting the job-title and project name. 

Candidates should apply, in confidence, before 12 noon (Irish Local Time) on Monday 2nd June 2025 

No late applications will be accepted.

Please note that an appointment to posts advertised will be dependent on University approval, together with the terms of the employment control framework for the higher education sector.

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