University of Basel · Switzerland
Digital Humanities (PhD)
The Digital Humanities PhD program at the University of Basel addresses the evolving landscape of research in the humanities due to digitalization. This interdisciplinary field sits at the crossroads of information technology and humanities scholarship, focusing on the shared use of digital tools, approaches, and methods for processing research data. The program aims to make digital sources accessible and interconnected for humanities research, generate new digital data, and ensure its sustainable archiving. This includes developing virtual research environments, database systems, and computational procedures for long-term analysis of extensive data from diverse sources.
This rapidly growing field necessitates specialized expertise and dedicated training. The University of Basel offers doctoral candidates the opportunity to conduct research projects within Digital Humanities. Prospective students are encouraged to consult the official job portal for available positions. Research within the Digital Humanities Lab (DHLab) at the University of Basel emphasizes the development of novel digital tools and methodologies, critically examining their impact on research outcomes through reflective, interdisciplinary dialogue. The DHLab has expertise in areas such as digital archiving, image processing, digital infrastructures, computational analysis of media and culture, and digital editing.