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

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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; 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)
Contribution to existing and new research projects
Teaching of courses, among others in the field of translation technology
Administration related to research and teaching
Doctorate in translation studies with a reference to translation technology and/or (digital) translation didactics
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
Salary scheme of the Universitäten-KV (University Collective Agreement): B1

This minimum salary may be higher due to previous employment periods eligible for inclusion and other earnings and remunerations.

You can expect an enjoyable work climate, flexible work hours and numerous possibilities for further education and personal development.

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.

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)
copies of university degree certificates
Further information on the research area is available under:

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.