Overview
Your future position is within the HAITrans research group (https://haitrans.univie.ac.at/) based in the University of Vienna Centre for Translation Studies. HAITrans investigates the behavioural and cognitive effects which technologies such as large language models, machine translation, and automatic speech recognition and synthesis have on translators, as well as their impact on the profession, practice, training and society at large. This position is limited until 31.03.2030.
Responsibilities
* Actively participate in research, teaching, and administration.
* Contribute to research projects and scientific studies connected to the group's research themes: "Investigating the impact of Artificial Intelligence (AI) on the Language Services Industry", "Improving the quality of Translation/Revision/PEMT output by using automatic speech tools and LLMs", and "Cognitive investigations of Translation/Revision/PEMT practices".
* Finalize your dissertation agreement within 12-18 months and complete the dissertation by the end of the contract.
* Contribute to the group's joint publications, presentations, advisory work for external partners, and continuous learning culture.
* Represent the group at international conferences.
* Hold courses independently within the scope of the collective bargaining agreement.
* Take on administrative tasks in research, teaching and administration, and help organize meetings, conferences, and symposia.
Candidate Profile
* Completed Master’s degree in Translation Studies/Computational Linguistics with a practical focus on at least one relevant technology.
* Excellent command of written and spoken English and German (C1 Level); additional languages are an asset.
* Experience as a translator/reviser/MT post‑editor/language technologist/localiser/terminologist.
* In‑depth knowledge or experience with a wide range of language technologies, such as Machine Translation, Large Language Models, Automatic Speech Recognition, Automatic Speech Synthesis, Computer‑Assisted Translation (CAT), Software Localisation, Terminology Extraction and Management, Project Management, Quality Assurance, Quality Assessment, and Subtitling.
* Experience working with professional linguists and members of professional organisations.
* Excellent communication and self‑management skills, proactive attitude towards using technologies to address genuine professional translator challenges.
* Self‑motivation, attention to detail, problem‑solving attitude, and a drive to produce high‑quality work.
* Creativity and originality in proposing a research topic that addresses a real‑world challenge faced by professional translators.
* Team player with high social skills.
What We Offer
* Work‑life balance: Flexible working hours and partial remote work.
* Inspiring working atmosphere: International academic team in a healthy and fair environment.
* Good public transport connections and easy access to the workplace.
* Internal further training & coaching: Opportunity to deepen skills on an ongoing basis (600+ free courses).
* Fair salary: Basic salary of EUR 3.776,10 (full‑time) with increase for professional experience.
* Equality and anti‑discrimination policy: Open to all, especially encouraging qualified women to apply; preference given to female candidates with equal qualifications.
* Employment model: 4‑year contract, initially limited to 1.5 years, automatically extended to 4 years if not terminated within the first 12 months.
Application Process
The application should be a single PDF file, including the following:
* Letter of Motivation in English demonstrating why the candidate fits the role.
* Concise description of research interests and research plan in English (max 2 pages), indicating alignment with HAITrans research themes.
* Curriculum vitae in English.
* Degree certificates (English or German, or accompanied by an English translation). Title page of the MA thesis/project.
* Contact details of two referees who can provide reference letters in English.
Shortlisted candidates will be invited to a practical task in addition to an interview.
Application deadline: 20.02.2026.
Contact: Univ.-Prof. Dragoș Ciobanu, PhD, Professor of Computational Terminology and Machine Translation
dragos.ioan.ciobanu@univie.ac.at
University of Vienna has an anti‑discriminatory employment policy and attaches great importance to equal opportunities, the advancement of women and diversity.
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