**Please note that this posting is distinct from the posting for an Assistant Editor, posted on Dec. 30, and two Research Editors, posted January 6.**

Research Editor, Washington Papers

The Papers of George Washington invites applications for a Research Editor whose primary purpose is to assist with aspects of preparing volumes for digital publication, including Word-to-XML conversion, hand encoding, index integration, and proofreading. The position also involves maintaining the Project’s digital assets and assisting editorial staff with computing issues as well as occasional historical research pertaining to the Digital Edition’s cumulative index.

Required: Master’s Degree in History, Library and Information Science, or a related field; some experience in digital documentary editing or digital humanities. Skills in organization, planning, editing, proofreading, research, and computing; and attention to detail and ability to work with deadlines. Proficiency in computer applications including Microsoft Word and oXygen.

Preferred: Skills in indexing and advanced research; and proficiency in Filemaker, Adobe Dreamweaver/Fireworks, WordPress, and Drupal.

To apply, please complete a Candidate Profile online through Jobs@UVA (https://jobs.virginia.edu) and electronically attach the following: a current CV, cover letter, and complete contact information for three professional references by February 28, 2015. Review of applications will continue until the position is filled. Search on posting number 0615648.

Questions regarding the online application process should be directed to: sld4k@virginia.edu

The University of Virginia is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. Women, minorities, veterans and persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply.