DARIAH is seeking a new member for the DARIAH Joint Research Committee

DARIAH ERIC is calling for applications to join the DARIAH Joint Research Committee (JRC) as a member. The JRC organises the integration of DARIAH’s technical developments and innovation activities, acting as a link between DARIAH Working Groups and executive/governing bodies. While supporting the organisation of the DARIAH Annual Event, the JRC members are also involved in the development of DARIAH policies and/or strategies relevant to their expertise. In this context, we look for applicants with expertise in the area of Communities, as expressed in the DARIAH Strategic Pillar 4 (we support communities in expanding their capabilities to respond effectively to new and emerging requirements in their research environments, see DARIAH Strategic Plan for details).

DARIAH’s Joint Research Committee (JRC):

• is one of the two operational bodies of DARIAH ERIC. It contributes to the alignment and strategic vision of DARIAH’s scientific and technical activities across the DARIAH network and advises the Board of Directors on these matters.

• is composed of between six and ten experts from DARIAH Member or Observer countries. Their expertise represents scientific and/or technical fields relevant for DARIAH.

Members of the JRC engage in strategic tasks, are dedicated to community engagement, and hold operational responsibilities. More concretely, a JRC member:

• Provides strategic advice to the Board οf Directors (BoD) throughout the year, including participation in the annual DARIAH Strategy Days.

• Bridges community technical infrastructure developments and strategic initiatives.

• Contributes to DARIAH white papers and strategic task forces.

• Works closely together with the DARIAH Working Groups; monitors their activities, sanctions new ones, and represents them in the broader DARIAH governance.

• Acts as core of the Programme Committee of the DARIAH Annual Event.

• Acts as Review Board for other DARIAH calls (e.g., Working group funding call).

The JRC meets about every 6 weeks, and at least once in a year face to face.

Being a JRC member is an excellent way to make your personal expertise available for the wider network of research infrastructures in the humanities and to shape their future. It is also an opportunity to gain experiences in research management at a European level. We expect from the new JRC member expertise in the area she/he applies for, next to innovative ideas on the directions the DARIAH community should go to and how.

Details of the application

The application should include a motivation letter (max one page) in which you elaborate why you wish to join the JRC, what expertise you bring to this body including how you envision contributing to DARIAH in this role. Please also add your CV to this application and send it as an email to jrc@dariah.eu by May 18, 2026.

Conditions of the position

We solicit applications from experts from DARIAH Partner Institutions* in DARIAH Member and Observer countries.

JRC members are selected and appointed by the BoD as individuals based on their expertise and disciplinary focus. No formal legal framework between DARIAH and the DARIAH Partner Institution employing the JRC member is foreseen. However, in the case a member requires formal institutional recognition to secure their time dedicated to the JRC, DARIAH may provide a letter of appointment or a bilateral agreement tailored to the specific needs of the JRC member, if needed.

Please note that this appointment is not a paid position, but that DARIAH covers occasional travel expenses (e.g., to the Strategic Days and the Annual Event). The time and commitment is eligible as an official contribution of your country to DARIAH (so-called ‘in-kind’ contributions). Please contact your DARIAH National Coordinator (see list) while preparing your application.

The appointment is usually for 3 years and can be prolonged for one additional term.

*According to Article 11 of the DARIAH Statutes, DARIAH Partner Institutions are institutions, either public or private, which serve a public mission, actively contribute to DARIAH, and are situated in a DARIAH Member or Observer country and are either part of the official National Consortium or approved by the National Coordinator.

Application and Selection Procedure

The decision process on this position is as follows: The JRC reviews the applications within four weeks and may reach out to the corresponding National Coordinator. The recommendation of the JRC will be shared with the BoD, who approves and appoints the new JRC member.

If you are interested, please send an application to jrc@dariah.eu by May 18, 2026.

Please contact jrc@dariah.eu if you have further questions.