Research Assistant

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Job Description

Job Summary:

The Fionn Folklore Database (fionnfolklore.org) provides scholars and the public unprecedented global access to one of the most important corpuses of intangible cultural heritage in the Gaelic languages: orally-recorded stories and songs pertaining to the hero Fionn mac Cumhaill.

We are seeking a Research Assistant (RA) to aid in the maintenance and expansion of the database.

Job-Specific Responsibilities:

The RA’s duties will include some or all of the following:  

• Translating descriptions, labels and editorial content from English to Gàidhlig or Irish
• Creating content for the website (e.g. tale and character descriptions)
• Entering data into the website
• Online library and archival research to enhance or increase records of collection events in the database
• Online biographical research to enhance records of people in the database
• Project publicity tasks such as designing brochures, giving presentations and publicizing the project on social media

This is a remote/work from home position.

The posting will remain open until filled.

Qualifications

Basic Qualifications:

College background or equivalent in Celtic Studies, Scottish Gaelic or Irish Language, or a related field.

Qualifications or relevant experience in Scottish Gaelic or Irish language composition and translation.

Additional Qualifications and Skills: