Role overview

Qualifications

Demonstrated expertise in Braj or Persian
Strong command of English with the ability to produce clear and readable prose
Ability to read Gurmukhi
Experience working with historical texts and manuscripts

Responsibilities

Collaboration with Research Team
Translation of Primary Sources
Ensure translations preserve linguistic nuance and poetic structure where relevant
Flag ambiguous or contested passages and collaborate on interpretation

Key facts

Remote from: Anywhere
Part time
Translator
English

Hard skills

Gurobi Linguistics Asian History

Other skills

Collaboration
Analytical Skills

About the company

Sikh Research Institute

Non-profit Organization - Charity

SikhRI exists to connect people with the teachings of Sikhi, making them accessible and easy to digest, for people of all ages, genders and backgrounds. • Making Sikh education accessible to anyone. • Helping more people to understand the principles of Sikhi. • Presenting Gurbani the way it is.

Company details

Company typeTPE

IndustryNon-profit Organization - Charity

Company size11 - 50

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Job description

Role Overview

The Sikh Research Institute (SikhRI) is seeking a part-time Translator with expertise in Persian/Urdu, and working knowledge of Shahmukhi script for a 5 year commitment.

SikhRI connects people with the teachings of Sikhi and strengthens the bonds of the Sikh community around the world by offering courses and seminars in a variety of mediums. Our goal is to make Sikh education accessible to anyone, help more people to understand the principles of Sikhi, and present the Guru Granth Sahib the way it is.

The Translator will work closely with researchers and strategic advisors on the Sikh History Project (SHP). SHP aims to make history open-access, to offer synthesis and a Gurmat-based approach to historical analysis for deeper and more nuanced understandings. The translator will produce high-quality translations of historical and theological texts, contributing to a Gurmat-informed narration of Sikh history for a broad non-academic audience.

Key Responsibilities
Collaboration with Research Team

Work with researchers to:
- Identify texts and excerpts for translation
- Estimate translation timelines and efforts
Incorporate feedback from Subject Matter Experts and Advisors
Support the development of Factsheets on Gurus, key figures, and historical events; Analytical papers and articles.

Translation of Primary Sources

Translate texts from the 1400s to the 1800s from Braj OR Persian into clear, accurate, and accessible English.
Work on materials, including but not limited to:
- Early Sikh literature
- Court poetry, manuscripts, and historical narratives
Ensure translations preserve:
- Linguistic nuance and poetic structure where relevant
- Historical and cultural context
- Gurmat perspective on Sikh history
Flag ambiguous or contested passages and collaborate on interpretation
Ensure adherence to project-wide translation standards, maintain consistency in terminology across texts and time periods.

Qualifications

Demonstrated expertise in Braj, OR Persian
Strong command of English with the ability to produce clear and readable prose
Ability to read Gurmukhi
Experience working with historical texts and manuscripts
Familiarity with South Asian historical contexts
Familiarity with Sikh history

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