30.2469, Jobs: Translation: Researcher, University of Bristol

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Subject: 30.2469, Jobs: Translation: Researcher, University of Bristol

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Date: Tue, 18 Jun 2019 13:18:43
From: Dr Lucas Nunes Vieira [l.nunesvieira at bristol.ac.uk]
Subject: Translation: Researcher, University of Bristol, UK

 
University or Organization: University of Bristol 
Department: School of Modern Languages
Job Location: Bristol, United Kingdom 
Web Address: http://www.bristol.ac.uk/sml/
Job Title: Research Associate
Job Rank: Researcher

Specialty Areas: Translation 


Description:

Research Associate
Job number ACAD104055
Division/School - School of Modern Languages
Contract type - Open Ended
Working pattern - Full time
Salary £33,199 - £37,345 per annum
Closing date for applications 10-Jul-2019

The School of Modern Languages at the University of Bristol is seeking to
appoint a Research Associate with expertise in translation technology. The
researcher will contribute to the project ‘Improving Products and Processes in
Translation Technology Use’ (IMPETUS), funded by the Economic and Social
Research Council (UK). The project will build a body of empirical evidence on
several aspects of professional translation practice. It will explore topics
including use of neural machine translation and longitudinal perceptions of
translating productivity. The job will involve conducting workplace
experiments, analysing data, writing research papers and giving conference
presentations under the direction of Dr Lucas Nunes Vieira (PI) and in
collaboration with Professor Michael Carl (Kent State University, USA), Dr
Elisa Alonso (Universidad Pablo de Olavide, Spain) and industry partners. The
post will also encompass research impact duties including participation in
industry events and collaboration with translation companies.

The following skills and qualifications are essential for the role:
- A PhD, or equivalent qualification/experience, in translation studies,
natural language processing or a related field
- Experience with methods of data collection and analysis used in translation
process research, user studies and/or machine translation evaluation
- Fluent English, both spoken and written
- Well-developed analytical skills
- Ability to work collaboratively with colleagues, including academic
researchers, professional translators and industry partners
- Ability to use initiative, and apply creativity, to solve problems that are
encountered in the research context
- Ability to organise their own time and work, to meet deadlines, and manage
competing priorities
- Organisational and planning skills
- Excellent team-worker
- Ability to work independently

The following is highly desirable:
- Experience with the computer-assisted translation tool Trados Studio
- Experience with eye trackers
- Experience with the statistical package R
- Knowledge of one or more languages out of Chinese, German, Hindi, Russian or
Spanish
- A track record of high-quality peer-reviewed publications

The start date is 1 September 2019 and the position has funding for 1.5 years
in the first instance.

Informal enquiries (not applications) to Dr Lucas Nunes Vieira at the contact
information below. 

To apply, please see the application link provided below. 

The University is committed to creating and sustaining a fully inclusive
culture. We appreciate and value difference, seeking to attract, develop and
retain a diverse mix of talented people that will contribute to the overall
success of Bristol and help maintain our position as one of the world’s
leading universities.

We welcome applications from all members of our community and are particularly
encouraging those from diverse groups, such as members of the LGBT+ and BAME
communities, to join us.



Application Deadline: 10-Jul-2019 
	  
Web Address for Applications: https://tinyurl.com/yy5mnqsw 
Contact Information:
	Dr Lucas Nunes Vieira 
	Email: l.nunesvieira at bristol.ac.uk 
	Phone: +44(0)117 928 8610 


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