New grant for research and support activities within the ARCHiVe Center’s Digitization Laboratory

The Giorgio Cini Foundation, within the framework of the ARCHiVe (Analysis and Recording of Cultural Heritage in Venice) center, a project born from the shared objectives between Fondazione Giorgio Cini (Venice), Factum Foundation (Madrid) and the Digital Humanities laboratory of EPFL (Lausanne), is looking for a Junior Analyst Developer to join its team.

 

For this purpose, No. 1 scholarship (lasting six months) is being advertised on the topics of “Digitization of the Fondazione Giorgio Cini’s assets, in the context of the projects active at the ARCHiVe center: publication of digital content on the Digital Library and automation of file postproduction processes.”

 

The fellowship is intended for graduate, doctoral and post-doctoral students with skills in digitization, computer programming, data processing using Phyton and Javascript languages.

Specifically, the fellow will be asked to assist the team in developing and refining scripts for automated post-production of images produced by the digitization lab.

 

Requirements:

Programming skills in Python and C++
Ability in the creation of 3D virtual models
Data processing and exposure using Python, JavaScript
Ability to use Microsoft Office package (Word, Excel, Power Point, Access).
Excellent ability to use Windows and Linux operating systems
Aptitude for problem solving and ability to work as part of a team

 

Also valued will be:

Using and managing websites with WordPress and HTML/CSS/JavaScript programming.
Database management in MySQL/Access
Knowledge and ability to use software related to various areas (communication, editing
audio/video, management)

Excellent analytical skills, precision and attention to detail
Organizational skills

 

The fellowship includes a contribution of 5,000 euros (gross) and can be carried out alternating between in-person and remote work.

 

APPLICATION AND SELECTION PROCEDURES

 

Applicants should send the fellowship application, including attachments in digital format, to the following address:

archive@cini.it

 

Applications should be sent no later than June 30, 2023.

 

Each application must be accompanied by:

– curriculum vitae with authorization to process personal data ex D.Lgs. 196/2003
– letter of motivation
– any letters of introduction from professors or experts in the field with whom the applicant has worked, on the letterhead of the home university or institution [optional].

The selection process will then take place in a comparative manner, based on an individual interview, evaluation of the curriculum vitae and the correct wording of the application.

 

The selection process will then take place in a comparative manner, based on an individual interview, evaluation of the curriculum vitae and the correct wording of the application.

Finally, the scholarships will be awarded at the sole discretion of an internal Commission of the Giorgio Cini Foundation, and the outcome of the evaluation of the applications will be communicated two weeks after the deadline, 2023-both positive and negative.

Finally, it is recommended to contact ARCHiVe directly (archive@cini.it) for more information.

 

Obligations of the intern

Within four working days from the date of the notification of the award, the scholarship winner must have his or her acceptance received by the Giorgio Cini Foundation.