University Assistant with Doctorate, University of Graz - United Kingdom - mona Baker

Description

University Assistant with Doctorate, University of Graz

The Institute of Translation Studies at the Faculty of Arts and Humanities 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 12 th 2020)

• 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 studies 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

Our offer

Classification

Salary scheme of the Universitäten-KV (University Collective Agreement): B1

Minimum salary

The minimum salary as stated in the collective agreement and according to the classification scheme is EUR gross/month. This minimum salary may be higher due to previous employment periods eligible for inclusion and other earnings and remunerations.

We offer you a job with a lot of responsibility and variety. You can expect an enjoyable work climate, flexible work hours and numerous possibilities for further education and personal development. Take advantage of the chance to enter into a challenging work environment full of team spirit and enthusiasm for your job.

Application Deadline: September 9 th 2020
Reference Number: MB/229/99 ex 2019/20

The University of Graz strives to increase the proportion of women in particular in management and faculty positions and therefore encourages qualified women to apply.

Especially with regard to academic staff, we welcome applications from persons with disabilities who meet the requirements of the advertised position.

If you are interested, please submit your application documents before the stated deadline to the following email address:

Make sure to indicate the reference number on your application

Please provide the following documents (in English or German):

• concept for a habilitation project related to Digital Translation Didactics and Translation Technology (2-3 pages)
• letter of motivation
• copies of university degree certificates

Further information on the research area is available under:

For any further enquiries, please contact Prof Stefan Baumgarten:

Nazmi Al-Masri on August 12, 2014 Over the one-year period from July 2013 to July 2014, I was supposed to participate in six international academic conferences and meetings as a partner in four international projects: three EU-funded projects (two from Erasmus-Mundus, one Tempus) and one British Arts and Humanities Research Council-funded project. Because of the siege and the current war, I