Research Assistant, specialising in data curation

Uppsala University, Department of English, The ALMEDA Project

African Literary Metadata (ALMEDA) is a research project funded by the European Research Council (ERC) under Horizon Europe, the European Union’s Framework Programme for Research and Innovation (Grant Agreement No. 101097763). The project is based at the Department of English.

Duties

The duties are associated with the ALMEDA project and primarily include data curation, data entry, and data management in connection with the development of a database. Work hours may also be devoted to annotating source materials.

Requirements

• A university degree at least at the Bachelor’s level in a relevant subject.
• Good computer skills and experience working with spreadsheet software (such as Excel) or equivalent software.
• Proficiency in English, both spoken and written.

Additional Merits

• Good knowledge of Linked Open Data and experience working with Wikidata and/or Wikibase is a strong merit for this position
• An interest in research within literary studies and/or African studies, as well as experience working with cultural or literary source materials.
• Good familiarity with the field of digital humanities and its methods.
• Ability to work independently and to work well with others is also given importance

About the employment

The employment is atemporary position, 6 months. Scope of employment 100 %. Starting date: 1 november or as agreed. Placement: Uppsala

For further information about the position, please contact: Ashleigh Harris, ashleigh.harris@engelska.uu.se or Christer Larsson, christer.larsson@engelska.uu.se

In this recruitment we have replaced the cover letter with questions that you are asked to answer when making your application. The answers will be used as a part of the selection process.

Please submit your application by October 19th, UFV-PA 2026/2969

Uppsala University is a broad research university with a strong international position. The ultimate goal is to conduct education and research of the highest quality and relevance to make a difference in society. Our most important asset is all of our 7,500 employees and 53,000 students who, with curiosity and commitment, make Uppsala University one of Sweden’s most exciting workplaces. Read more about our benefits and what it is like to work at Uppsala Universityhttps://uu.se/om-uu/jobba-hos-oss/ The position may be subject to security vetting. If security vetting is conducted, the applicant must pass the vetting process to be eligible for employment. Please do not send offers of recruitment or advertising services. Submit your application through Uppsala University's recruitment system. Employee organizations: Saco-S - saco-s@uu.se, Seko - seko@uadm.uu.se, ST (OFR/S) - ofr@uu.se

Anställningsform: särskild visstidsanställning | Anställningens omfattning: heltid | Antal lediga befattningar: 1 | Sysselsättningsgrad: 100% | Ort: Uppsala | Län: Uppsala län | Land: Sweden | Referensnummer: UFV-PA 2026/2969 | Publicerat: 2026-10-05 | Sista ansökningsdag: 2026-10-19