31.3051, Jobs: Computational Linguistics; Text/Corpus Linguistics: Consultant, University of Zurich

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Subject: 31.3051, Jobs: Computational Linguistics; Text/Corpus Linguistics: Consultant, University of Zurich

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Date: Thu, 08 Oct 2020 12:17:28
From: Manuel Widmer [admin at evolvinglanguage.ch]
Subject: Computational Linguistics; Text/Corpus Linguistics: Consultant, University of Zurich, Switzerland

 
University or Organization: University of Zurich 
Department: NCCR Evolving Language
Job Location: Zurich, Switzerland 
Web Address: https://www.evolvinglanguage.ch/
Job Title: Database Aggregator / Manager
Job Rank: Consultant

Specialty Areas: Computational Linguistics; Text/Corpus Linguistics; Data Management


Description:

With the launch of a new National Center of Competence in Research (NCCR)
Evolving Language, which involves nearly 40 different research groups from a
large variety of disciplines across Switzerland, we seek to fill a permanent
position as data aggregator / data manager at the University of Zurich.

The successful candidate will be responsible for collecting and aggregating
existing data sources (including data scattered across published literature
and repositories) and support scientists in accessing these sources.

Responsibilities also include the design and implementation of systems and
protocols for (i) data management and long-term archiving and (ii) fair use
and avoidance of (hidden) biases in the data (e.g. gender biases). The
successful candidate will join a data science task force at the NCCR's
headquarter in Zurich in co-affiliation with the University of Zurich's
Technology Platform LiRI (Linguistic Research Infrastructure). The task force
will work intensively with researchers across the entire network of the NCCR
and so the members of the task force are expected to also spend time in the
various labs of the network (conditions permitting). The task force will
actively collaborate with data science platforms at the ETH Zurich and EPF
Lausanne (e.g. the Swiss Data Science Centre) as well as with partners in
industry (e.g. the Google Research Natural Language Processing Group in
Zurich).

The ideal candidate has a PhD degree in language science and/or data
management and is able to quickly familiarize himself/herself with relevant
publications in various branches of biology and neuroscience. The NCCR places
great emphasis on teamwork and on multidisciplinary perspectives. Excellent
communication and collaboration skills are essential.

We offer varied and interesting work in an inspiring and socially relevant
environment. Diversity and inclusion are important to us. The NCCR places
great emphasis on gender balance; we particularly encourage women to apply.
Place of work

Applications should include:
- A cover letter stating your motivation and vision for the field,
- A CV with publication list,
- A copy of the highest degree, and
- The names of three references.

Review of applications starts November 1 and applications are accepted until
the position is filled. Please submit your application as a single PDF file
labelled 'DataAggregator-YourSurname.pdf to the application email provided
below. 

Questions can be addressed to Prof. Sabine Stoll at the contact information
below.



Application Deadline:  (Open until filled)
	  
Email Address for Applications: jobs at evolvinglanguage.ch 
Contact Information:
	Prof. Sabine Stoll 
	Email: sabine.stoll at uzh.ch 


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