Organisation/Company: Universität Wien
Research Field: Language sciences » Other
Researcher Profile: Recognised Researcher (R2)
Country: Austria
Application Deadline: 20 Feb 2025 - 23:00 (UTC)
Type of Contract: Temporary
Job Status: Part-time
Hours Per Week: 20
Offer Starting Date: 1 Mar 2025
Is the job funded through the EU Research Framework Programme? Not funded by a EU programme
Is the Job related to staff position within a Research Infrastructure? No
Offer Description
The University of Vienna is a community of over 10,000 individuals, including approximately 7,500 academic staff members, who passionately pursue answers to the profound questions that shape our future. Are you inspired and driven by the desire to make a meaningful impact? We are currently seeking a:
Part-time University Assistant postdoctoral candidate in the HAITrans research group
Centre for Translation Studies
Startdate: 01.03.2025 | Working hours: 20 | Collective bargaining agreement: §48 VwGr. B1 lit. b (postdoc)
Limited until: 28.02.2031
Reference no.: 3657
The University of Vienna Centre for Translation Studies (ZTW) is looking for a German and English-speaking post-doc candidate to join the HAITrans (Human and Artificial Intelligence in Translation) research group and take a lead in the group’s research themes.
The successful candidate will have:
* a PhD in Translation Studies/Machine Translation;
* practical experience conducting data-driven research in a machine translation-related area using a variety of technologies, including eye-tracking;
* experience as translator/reviser/MT post-editor/localiser/terminologist;
* in-depth knowledge of or experience with a wide range of language technologies, such as: Machine Translation, Computer-Assisted Translation (CAT), Terminology Extraction and Management, Quality Assurance;
* experience working with professional linguists who are members of professional organisations;
* excellent communication and self-management skills, as well as a proactive attitude regarding using technologies to address genuine professional translator challenges.
Your future position is within the HAITrans research group based in the University of Vienna Centre for Translation Studies. HAITrans investigates the behavioural and cognitive effects which technologies such as machine translation and automatic speech recognition and synthesis have on translators, as well as their impact on the profession, practice, training and society at large.
This position is limited until 28.02.2031.
Active participation in research, teaching and administration, which involves:
* Advancing understanding of the research themes;
* Building the HAITrans internal capacity for conducting data-driven research of Machine Translation technologies and practices;
* Designing, performing and analysing eye-tracking experiments;
* Providing scientific and technical support to group members;
* Strengthening an independent research profile;
* Publishing in high-ranked journals/conference proceedings;
* Submitting project applications and acquiring third-party funding;
* Engaging with the community of professional translators;
* Independent teaching of courses;
* Participation in evaluation measures and quality assurance;
* Organising meetings, conferences, symposiums;
* Involvement in department administration.
Candidate profile:
* Practical experience using a wide range of technologies;
* Strong publication record in top-tier international journals and conferences;
* Mentoring, leadership, or teaching experience;
* Self-motivation, attention to detail, problem-solving attitude;
* Creativity and originality in proposing to investigate a research topic;
* Experience in engaging with the wider community of professional translators;
* High ability to express oneself both orally and in writing;
* Excellent command of written and spoken German and English;
* Ability to work in a team.
Desirable knowledge/experience includes:
* Professional experience as translator/reviser/MT post-editor;
* Statistics, data analysis and visualisation;
* Knowledge of university processes and structures;
* Ability to design, deliver and evaluate university courses;
* Experience in the translation science context at the University of Vienna;
* Additional languages besides German and English will be an asset.
Additional Information
What we offer:
* Work-life balance: flexible working hours, remote/hybrid and/or part-time work;
* Inspiring working atmosphere: be a part of an international academic team;
* Good public transport connections: easily accessible workplace;
* Internal further training & Coaching: over 600 courses to choose from;
* Fixed-term contract and fair salary: basic salary of EUR 4,932,90 (14 times a year); increases with professional experience;
* Equal opportunities for all: welcoming new personalities to the team!
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