Position available: research associate (limited term) – Old English

August 16, 2019 by Communications

The Centre invites applications for a Research Associate (Limited Term) for a 1-year part-time appointment, with the possibility of renewal.  The anticipated start date is November 1, 2019. Review of applications will begin on August 26, 2019, however this position will remain open until filled. To apply, please visit the University of Toronto Job Portal.

The successful candidate will have a PhD by the time of appointment or shortly thereafter. Applicants must have expertise in Od English language, familiarity with the corpus of Old English, and excellent research ability. Knowledge of Latin is essential and proficiency in Old English paleography is desirable. The primary responsibility of the successful candidate will be to do preparatory work to support editors in writing entries for the Dictionary of Old English.

This position offers a rare opportunity to participate in team research in the humanities, and therefore requires the ability to work well with other members of the project.  For more information about the Dictionary of Old English, please visit the DOE website.

Any questions regarding this position should be directed to Dr. Robert Getz or Dr. Stephen Pelle.

See below for a video about the project.