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Research Assistant Position History of Mathematics at the University of Exeter (2 years; 1/4 time)

The Aryabhata Forum is seeking to employ, for the period August
2003-July 2005, a 1/4 time Research Assistant to support a University of
Exeter based project on Indian mathematics and its possible
transmissions. The candidate, who does not necessarily have to reside in
the UK, must be mathematically fluent and be knowledgeable in Classics.
The main work of the Research Assistant will be to translate
mathematical manuscripts and documents in Latin and Latin based
languages into English; some data handling using MAPLE and/or
MATHEMATICA will also be required. Additionally the person should have
daily access to the internet. Knowledge about the mathematics of India
since Aryabhata will be an advantage. Salary will be on UK RA scale at
spine point 4 [c. =A35k].=20

We would be pleased to hear from interested colleagues. Please contact
Dennis Almeida at this e-mail address.

Dennis Almeida, for the Aryabhata Forum,

University of Exeter,
Heavitree Road,
Exeter,
EX1 2LU
UK
aryabhata@btopenworld.com