Job: Technical Expert for Digital Editions (TEI-XML) - 60% Position at Zentralbibliothek Zürich (Technischer Experte für digitale Editionen)

[AI Summary]: The Central Library Zurich seeks a technical expert for digital editions to support multiple TEI-XML edition projects including correspondences of Hans Georg and Hermann Nägeli, a new edition of Jeanne Hersch’s writings, and first editions of Johanna Spyri. The position involves developing project-specific data models, creating and maintaining ODD files, semantic text annotation, XSLT stylesheet development, TEI-Publisher configuration, and integration of authority data and Linked Open Data resources. The role requires expertise in TEI-XML standards, Oxygen XML Editor, TEI-Publisher, XSLT transformations, and experience with complex digital edition projects. Knowledge of Python for data processing is advantageous. This is a 60% position fixed-term until December 31, 2027, starting January 1, 2026 or by arrangement.

Position Details

  • Position: Technical Expert for Digital Editions (TEI-XML) - 60%
  • Institution: Zentralbibliothek Zürich (Central Library Zurich)
  • Location: Zurich, Switzerland
  • Start Date: January 1, 2026 or by arrangement
  • Contract: Fixed term until December 31, 2027
  • Language: German and English required
  • Application: Technischen Experten / Technische Expertin für digitale Editionen (TEI-XML) - (60 %)
  • Contact: PD Dr. Jesko Reiling, +41 44 636 40 63