[uf-discuss] firefox developer needed

[Bruce D'Arcus]

I'm sorry if this is a little off-topic and hope I'm not breaking any
rule for posting this, but given that this project is in part a really
cool implementation of microformats (well, will be once hCite is
done!) ...

<http://zotero.org>

They're really looking for an experience Firefox developer in
particular; see below ...

Bruce

Senior Programmer: The Center for History & New Media (http://
chnm.gmu.edu) at George Mason University is seeking a programmer to
work primarily on Zotero (http://www.zotero.org), an open source
bibliographic management and note-taking tool for the Firefox web
browser. Applicants should have an advanced knowledge of JavaScript,
XUL, XML, CSS, and other technologies critical for Firefox
development, such as XPCOM. Applicants should also have a working
knowledge of PHP, Java, and MySQL, and have solid command-line Linux
skills. Ability to work in a team is very important. This is a grant-
funded, two-year position at the Center for History and New Media
(http://chnm.gmu.edu), which is known for innovative work in digital
media. Located in Fairfax, Virginia, CHNM is 15 miles from
Washington, DC, and accessible by public transportation. Please send
a cover letter, resume, and three references to chnm at gmu.edu with
subject line "senior programmer."  Applications without a cover
letter and resume will not be considered. The cover letter should
include salary requirements and a description of relevant programming
projects and experience. We will begin considering applications on
10/15/2006 and continue until the position is filled.

Technology Evangelist: The Center for History & New Media at George
Mason University is seeking a technology evangelist for Zotero
(www.zotero.org), an open source bibliographic management and note-
taking tool for the Firefox web browser. The technology evangelist
will be responsible for building alliances with scholarly
organizations and libraries, encouraging scholars to try Zotero,
developing and maintaining user documentation, and building awareness
of this next-generation research tool. We are looking for an
energetic, well-organized individual with excellent written and oral
communication skills. Applicants should have at least some graduate
training in library science or one of the humanities or social
science disciplines as well as familiarity with relevant technologies
(e.g., XML, RDF, metadata standards, and Firefox extensions) and
scholarly research practices. This is a grant-funded, two-year
position at the Center for History and New Media (http://
chnm.gmu.edu) at George Mason University, which is known for
innovative work in digital media. Located in Fairfax, Virginia, CHNM
is 15 miles from Washington, DC, and accessible by public
transportation.  Please send letter of application, CV, or resume,
and three references to chnm at gmu.edu with the subject line
"Technology Evangelist." We will begin considering applications
October 15, 2006, and continue until the position is filled.

About CHNM: Since 1994, the Center for History and New Media at
George Mason University has used digital media and computer
technology to change the ways that people—scholars, students, and the
general public—learn about and use the past. We do that by bringing
together the most exciting and innovative digital media with the
latest and best historical scholarship. We believe that serious
scholarship and cutting edge multimedia can be combined to promote an
inclusive and democratic understanding of the past as well as a broad
historical literacy that fosters deep understanding of the most
complex issues about the past and present. CHNM's work has been
internationally recognized for cutting-edge work in history and new
media. Located in Fairfax, Virginia, CHNM is 15 miles from
Washington, DC, and is accessible by public transportation.