HISTORICAL CARTOGRAPHY SUBJECT MATTER EXPERTS

📢 WE’RE HIRING: HISTORICAL CARTOGRAPHY SUBJECT MATTER EXPERTS Freelance | 100% Work From Home (WFH) We're looking for knowledgeable and detail-oriented Historical Cartography Subject Matter Experts (SMEs) to join our large-scale AI Training Data Programme! This is an exciting opportunity for historians, cartographers, researchers, and geospatial professionals to apply their expertise in historical maps, atlases, land records, and military cartography to help improve AI technologies. 📌 Position Details Engagement Type: Freelance Work Arrangement: 100% Work From Home (WFH) Minimum Commitment: At least 5 hours per day Compensation: Hourly rate based on assigned tier level Project: AI Training Data Programme 🗺️ Areas of Expertise Candidates may specialize in one or more of the following areas: Portolan and Early-Modern Sea Charts Interpret historical nautical charts, coastlines, compass roses, rhumb lines, and maritime navigation features. Identify geographic and navigational information represented in historical sea charts. Ptolemaic Geographia Maps Analyze historical maps associated with Ptolemy’s Geographia*. Interpret historical place names, coordinate systems, projections, and geographic representations. Early-Modern Atlases and Historical Prime Meridians Examine historical atlases and understand the use of different prime meridians. Interpret longitude references, map projections, legends, and geographic conventions. English Estate, Enclosure, and Tithe Maps Interpret historical English landholding, enclosure, and tithe maps. Identify property boundaries, field layouts, land-use features, and historical parcel information. Sanborn Fire-Insurance Maps Analyze historical fire-insurance maps, including building footprints, construction materials, occupancy, and fire-protection details. Interpret map symbols, colors, annotations, and property layouts. World War I Trench Maps Interpret WWI trench maps, including trench systems, military grid references, and the British squaring system. Identify military positions, geographic features, and historical map annotations. Strip Road Maps and Roman Itineraries Interpret historical route maps, road networks, travel sequences, and place references. Analyze how routes and distances were represented in historical transportation documents. US Public Land Survey Township Plats Interpret township and range systems, section divisions, survey plats, and land descriptions. Understand the layout and conventions of the US Public Land Survey System (PLSS). 🎓 Qualifications Bachelor’s, Master’s, or PhD degree in a relevant discipline. Relevant academic backgrounds may include: History or History of Science Historical Geography Geography and Cartography GIS / Geospatial Science Geodetic or Geomatics Engineering Archaeology Land Surveying Military History Library and Archival Studies Classics or Classical Studies Other related disciplines Candidates with specialized research, archival, surveying, or professional experience in historical maps are also encouraged to apply. 💡 Preferred Skills Ability to interpret historical maps, atlases, diagrams, legends, and geographic references. Strong historical research and analytical skills. Familiarity with historical cartographic conventions, coordinate systems, map projections, or land-surveying methods. Excellent attention to detail and written English communication skills. Ability to follow detailed guidelines and maintain accurate, consistent outputs. Experience with GIS tools, digitized historical collections, archival research, or map georeferencing is an advantage.