Part-time University Assistant postdoctoral candidate in the HAITrans research group

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Vienna, Österreich Euraxess Vollzeit

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/an

Part-time University Assistant postdoctoral candidate in the HAITrans research group.

58 Centre for Translation Studies
Start date: 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 “Improving the quality of Translation/Revision/PEMT output by using automatic speech tools” and “Cognitive investigations of collaborative Translation/Revision/PEMT practices involving speech technologies” 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.

The candidate will have access to the HAITrans eye-tracking lab, as well as the UniVie computing facilities, and will contribute to the research, teaching and administrative activities of the ZTW under the supervision of the HAITrans research group leader Univ.-Prof. Dragoș Ciobanu, PhD.

Your future position is within the HAITrans research group (https://haitrans.univie.ac.at/) 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 “Improving the quality of Translation/Revision/PEMT output by using automatic speech tools” and “Cognitive investigations of collaborative Translation/Revision/PEMT practices involving speech technologies” research themes of the ZTW HAITrans research group.
  • 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.
  • Being responsible for submitting project applications and acquiring third-party funding.
  • Engaging with the community of professional translators.
  • Independent teaching of courses as defined by the collective agreement.
  • Participation in evaluation measures and quality assurance.
  • Taking the lead in the organisation of meetings, conferences, symposiums.
  • Involvement in the department administration, as well as in teaching and research administration.
Candidate profile:
  • Practical experience using a wide range of technologies, including: Machine Translation, Computer-Assisted Translation tools, eye-tracking, Automatic Speech Recognition, Automatic Speech Synthesis, Terminology Extraction and Management, Quality Assurance, as well as data analysis and visualisation.
  • Strong publication record in top-tier international journals and conferences.
  • Mentoring, leadership, or teaching experience.
  • Self-motivation, attention to detail, problem-solving attitude and a drive to produce high-quality work.
  • Creativity and originality in proposing to investigate a research topic that addresses a real-world challenge which professional translators face.
  • Experience in engaging with the wider community of professional translators and professional organisations;
  • 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: Our employees enjoy flexible working hours, remote/hybrid and/or part-time work (upon agreement).
  • Inspiring working atmosphere: You are a part of an international academic team in a healthy and fair working environment.
  • Good public transport connections: Your workplace in the center of beautiful Vienna is easily accessible by public transport.
  • Internal further training & Coaching: Opportunity to deepen your skills on an ongoing basis. There are over 600 courses to choose from – free of charge.
  • Fixed-term contract and fair salary: The basic salary of EUR 4,932.90 (14 times a year) for a period of X years / XX months increases if we can credit professional experience.
  • Equal opportunities for all: We welcome every additional/new personality to the team
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