University or Organization: Leibniz-Centre General Linguistics
Job Location: Berlin, Germany
Job Title: Applied Statistics and Research Data Management in Linguistics
Job Rank: Researcher

Specialty Areas: General Linguistics; Applied Statistics, Data Management

Description:

The Leibniz-Centre General Linguistics (ZAS, https://www.leibniz-zas.de) is a non-university research institute in the state of Berlin, which is jointly funded by the federal and state governments; The sponsor is the Geisteswissenschaftliche Zentren Berlin e.V. (GWZ). At the ZAS, the human capacity for language and its expression through individual languages is explored with the aim to gain a better understanding of the biological, cognitive, and social factors surrounding this central human ability. By exploring the structures of language, how they are acquired, and how they are processed, this knowledge can be applied to fields such as speech diagnostics or speech technology.

We have one opening in the areas of 1) applied statistics/data science and 2) research data management/open science for a limited period of two years. Applications for both areas together as a full-time position are just as welcome as applications for just one area as a 50% part-time position. A full description of the two roles is available at the following address:

https://www.leibniz-zas.de/en/about-us/career

Please send your application in PDF format with the following documents to [email protected] by Monday, April 15, 2024 (initial review) or until the position is filled:

1) a detailed application letter in English or German that shows how you correspond to the respective task description or task descriptions.

2) CV and relevant certificates (degrees, transcripts, letters of evaluation), and

3) up to three products of your own work that demonstrate your relevant skills.

The ZAS offers renumeration according to the TVöD Bund up to a maximum of E13, work in a highly motivated, international team, and a modern workplace at the new location in Berlin-Wilmersdorf, which opened in 2023 with the Spichernstrasse subway station in front. Employees also have access to an employer subsidy for a company pension schemes, 30 days of vacation per year plus two full days off on December 24th and 31st, a subsidy for the job ticket and opportunities for further training. We value diversity and welcome all applications – regardless of gender, nationality, ethnic and social origin, religion, disability, age, and gender orientation. Applications from severely disabled people will be given priority if they have the same qualifications. The ZAS is a certified family friendly employer and advocates for family-friendly working conditions. Our institute strives to maintain or increase the proportion of women in all areas of work and at all scientific levels to at least 50% and also to strengthen the staff diversity. Members of groups that are traditionally underrepresented in academic or science support positions in Germany are particularly encouraged to apply.

Mailing Address for Applications:

Email Address for Applications: [email protected]
Contact Information:
Uli Sauerland
Email: [email protected]