The Institute of Translation Studies at the Faculty of Arts and Humanities is looking for a is looking for a
University Assistant with doctorate
(40 hours a week; fixed-term employment for the period of 6 years; position to be filled as of October 12th 2020 )
Your duties
- Independent research and scientific collaboration in the research area "Translation and cooperation in times of technocapitalism"
- Possibility to write an empirically based postdoctoral thesis (habilitation) with a focus on translation technology and (digital) translation didactics
- Preparation of a structured overview of new developments and innovations in translation technology and digital translation didactics
- Publications in scientific journals and/or other forms of knowledge transfer (dissemination of knowledge)
- Assistance in the acquisition of external funding
- Contribution to existing and new research projects
- Participation in and co-organisation of workshops, symposia and conferences
- Teaching of courses, among others in the field of translation technology
- Student support
- Administration related to research and teaching
Your profile
- Doctorate in translation science with a reference to translation technology and/or (digital) translation didactics
- Excellent knowledge of the theories and methods of translation studies
- Comprehensive theoretical and practical knowledge of (new) translation technologies
- Familiarity with didactic approaches and methods in translation studies, preferably in relation to (new) translation technologies
- International experience and (preferably international) publications
- Experience in applying for external funding is desired
- Experience in organising academic events
- Experience in teaching translation studies courses
- Openness to tread new paths in (digital) translation didactics
- Very good computer skills, preferably with a background in language technology, computational linguistics or computer science
- Very good knowledge of German and English and good knowledge of at least one other language taught at the institute
- Taking pleasure in research, teaching and student support
- Intercultural competence
- Communication, organisational and above all teamwork skills
- Commitment, personal initiative and proactive action
- Reliability, resilience and flexibility
Application deadline: 9 September 2020
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