31.2619, Jobs: Chinese, Mandarin; General Linguistics: Researcher, University of Maryland, College Park

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Subject: 31.2619, Jobs: Chinese, Mandarin; General Linguistics: Researcher, University of Maryland, College Park

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Date: Wed, 19 Aug 2020 15:36:32
From: Jackie Madoo [jmadoo at arlis.umd.edu]
Subject: Chinese, Mandarin; General Linguistics: Researcher, University of Maryland, College Park, USA

 
University or Organization: University of Maryland, College Park 
Department: Applied Research Laboratory for Intelligence and Security
Job Location: Maryland, USA 
Web Address: https://www.arlis.umd.edu/
Job Title: Faculty Specialist in Chinese Language, Culture and New Media
Job Rank: Researcher

Specialty Areas: General Linguistics 

Required Language(s): Chinese, Mandarin (cmn)

Description:

The University of Maryland Applied Research Laboratory for Intelligence and
Security (ARLIS) seeks to hire a Faculty Specialist and/or Senior Faculty
Specialist, based on qualifications, to support projects in Chinese language
and culture, new media, social science, behavioral science, and/or data
science. Projects may involve Chinese media, social media, culture, politics
and other areas.

The Faculty Specialist/Senior Faculty Specialist may support the development
of social media data collection; the development of algorithms for data
processing and analysis; and the development of GUIs, websites, and survey
platforms. The Faculty Specialist/Senior Faculty Specialist is expected to
take an active role in developing and advancing the research projects, working
closely with other research faculty and scientists. Where relevant, the
Faculty Specialist/Senior Faculty Specialist will contribute to publications
or reports for clients.

This is a full-time position. The position is available immediately and the
search will remain open until filled. Applications will be reviewed on a
rolling basis. The initial appointment is for one year, with the opportunity
for renewal thereafter. We especially encourage applications from women and
members of minorities that are underrepresented in science.

Required Qualifications:
- B.A. or higher degree in Chinese language and culture, or in a social
science, behavioral science, or data science discipline utilizing Chinese
language and culture; (a qualified applicant at the Senior Faculty Specialist
may substitute for an M.A. at least 3 years’ professional experience in these
areas, with the corresponding ability and training adequate to assembling data
and assisting research);
- Experience with analyzing Chinese language, particularly new media, for
social, behavioral, or data science research;
- Excellent English writing skills.

Preferred Qualifications:
- Ability to work on an interdisciplinary team of diverse backgrounds,
including computer scientists/programmers, mathematicians, social scientists,
and linguists;
- Ability to explain relevant details of Chinese language, culture, and new
media usage to non-speakers of Chinese from various backgrounds;
- Familiarity with digital representations of Chinese text (plus emoticons,
emoji, and other such elements) and commonly used input methods;
- Experience working with sensitive data and/or following IRB guidelines for
working with human subjects;
- U.S. citizenship with ability to obtain a U.S. Government security
clearance. An active security clearance is preferred.

Interested parties should submit a resume or CV to the application email
provided below.



Application Deadline:  (Open until filled)
	  
Email Address for Applications: jmadoo at arlis.umd.edu 
Contact Information:
	HR Coordinator Jackie Madoo 
	Email: jmadoo at arlis.umd.edu 


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