35.424, Jobs: Discipline of Linguistics, General Linguistics: Scientific Director, University of Zurich

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Subject: 35.424, Jobs: Discipline of Linguistics, General Linguistics: Scientific Director, University of Zurich

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Date: 02-Feb-2024
From: Agnes Kolmer [agnes.kolmer at uzh.ch]
Subject: Discipline of Linguistics, General Linguistics: Scientific Director, University of Zurich


University or Organization: University of Zurich
Department: Linguistic Research Infrastructure
Job Location: Zurich, Switzerland
Web Address: https://www.liri.uzh.ch/en.html
Job Title: Scientific Director
Job Rank: Manager

Specialty Areas: Discipline of Linguistics; General Linguistics;
Experimental Linguistics, Phonetics, Speech, Hearing, Language
Science, Natural Language Processing, Human Language Technology

Description:

The Linguistic Research Infrastructure (LiRI) is a technology platform
established at the University of Zurich in 2020 to support and promote
cutting-edge research in linguistics and related fields. LiRI offers
laboratory facilities for experimental research, equipment for data
acquisition, and services in the fields of statistics, machine
learning and human language technology. As well as support for data
processing, analysis and eventual archiving of research data. We are
looking for a Scientific Director to join the LiRI Directorate. The
position is initially limited, with the possibility to renew
permanently.

As Scientific Director, you will be responsible for guiding LiRI's
commitment to meeting the needs of the scientific community which it
serves, in accordance with the visions of the LiRI Steering Committee
and the UZH Technology Commission. You will also be responsible for
increasing LiRI's visibility within UZH and both nationally and
internationally.

With your strategic approach, you will manage processes, optimize
resource allocation, and foster an open and highly collaborative
environment that encourages innovation.

You will lead groups and project coordinators, e.g. data scientists,
NLP specialists and software developers, organized in dynamic service
areas to deliver services to our users. You will contribute to LiRI's
ongoing development, including the expansion of research
infrastructure and services to meet the changing needs of the
linguistic research community, both at UZH and throughout Switzerland.

In addition, you will
 - coordinate the project selection in line with LiRI's vision
 - actively participate in leadership meetings and town halls
 - raise external funding for method development within LiRI
 - play a central role in the recruitment of key staff, coordinate the
Scientific Advisory Board and present to stakeholders and higher-level
UZH units
 - coordinate LiRI's participation in educational programs within the
Zurich Center for Linguistics and Faculty

You work closely with the Managing Director of LiRI to optimize the
use of available resources and achieve the goals set. The
collaboration extends to strategic resource planning and budget
coordination, with a focus on the effective management of complex
processes.

We are pleased to announce that we can offer the opportunity to fill
the additional 50% of the post in the form of a research role. In this
role, the candidate will have the opportunity to shape their own
research profile in the areas in which LiRI is active. This aspect of
the position involves persuing your research agenda, actively seeking
and securing external funding for research projects that align with
LiRI's overarching vision. In addition, you will be responsible for
the effective communication of research findings and data through
established academic channels, including peer-reviewed journals and
open research platforms. The position offers extensive opportunities
for professional growth and contribution to LiRI's collaborative
research environment.

For details regarding profile and language requirements, please visit
the UZH Jobs Platform with a link to the application form:
https://jobs.uzh.ch/offene-stellen/scientific-director-adapted-job-ad-
management-optionally-research/396365b7-5548-40ef-815d-affb6e5a41e7

First interviews will be held on 19th of February 2024.

Further information: Prof. Dr. Volker Dellwo, mail to:
volker.dellwo at uzh.ch

Please send your application documents to jobs at linguistik.uzh.ch.

Mailing Address for Applications:
Web Address for Applications: https://ohws.prospective.ch/public/v1/ap
plication/396365b7-5548-40ef-815d-affb6e5a41e7?lang=en
Contact Information:
        Prof. Dr. Volker Dellwo
        Email: volker.dellwo at uzh.ch



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