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Job Description
Introduction
Duties & Responsibilities
PURPOSE OF THE POSITION
As a Data Scientist at the South African Centre for Digital Language Resources (SADiLaR) you will have the opportunity to initiate and lead projects
focusing on Human Language Technology and Digital Humanities stemming from your own research interests. You will work closely together with a team
of researchers as part of SADiLaRs extended network both on your own and commissioned projects. Dissemination of project results at national and
international conferences will be encouraged and supported. This position is crucial for research and development in Human Language Technology and
Digital Humanities fields that form the essence of SADiLaR which is a national Research Infrastructure supported by the Department of Science and
Innovation. Read more at .
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
Research
Research in the area of Human Language Technology and Digital Humanities.
Project work
Initiating and contributing to Human Language Technology and Digital Humanities projects.
Teaching
Teaching in the area of Human Language Technology and Digital Humanities.
Mentorship
Mentorship of researchers in the field of Human Language Technology and Digital Humanities.
Desired Experience & Qualification
A PhD (NQF level 10 in one of the following fields: Computational Linguistics Natural Language Processing Human Language Technology Digital
Humanities Data Science Computer Science Information Technology Artificial Intelligence or related fields. The PhD should have a focus on
computational aspects of linguistics.
A minimum of (five) 5 years experience in the use of Python (other programming languages used within the computational linguistics or Digital
Humanities domain can also be considered).
Evidence of peerreviewed academic publications.
A minimum of (three) 3 years experience as a supervisor/cosupervisor of students or playing a mentorship/supervising role for individuals.
A minimum of (three) 3 years experience with using and/or developing computational tools.
A minimum of (three) 3 years experience related to research within the domain of Language Technology or Digital Humanities.
A minimum of (one) 1 year experience related to teaching or training within the domain of Language Technology or Digital Humanities.
ADDED ADVANTAGE
Membership with Academic subject communities.
Functional / Technical Competencies (Knowledge and Skills)
Advanced computer literacy.
Ability to lead research projects.
Experience in the presentation of researchbased results at national and international conferences.
Experience with writing research reports.
Evidence of acquiring research funding.
KEY BEHAVIOURAL COMPETENCIES:
Ability to work independently or as part of a team.
Ability to effectively liaise and communicate with public students colleagues and other stakeholders at various levels and from diverse
backgrounds.
Demonstration of language proficiency in order to function optimally in the various multilingual environments of SADiLaR.
Strong interest in the advancement of underresourced South African languages.
REMUNERATION
The annual total remuneration package will be commensurate with the level of appointment as advertised and in line with the NWU policy guidelines.
ENQUIRIES REGARDING JOB CONTENT MAY BE DIRECTED TO: Prof. Menno van Zaanen Email:
ENQUIRIES REGARDING RECRUITMENT PROCESS MAY BE DIRECTED TO: Mr. Byron Louw Tel No.
CLOSING DATE: 20 April 2025
PLANNED COMMENCEMENT OF DUTIES: As soon as possible
Kindly take note: applications must be submitted online through the official nwu vacancy website.
Incomplete applications and those submitted through any other platform will not be considered.
The University subscribes to and applies the principles of Employment Equity (EE) Act and is committed to transformation. Preference will be given to
candidates from the designated groups in accordance with the principles of the EE Act and NWU Employment Equity Plan.
The University reserves the right not to make an appointment. Communication will be limited to shortlisted candidates only.
If you are not contacted within two months from the closing date of this advertisement please accept that your application was unsuccessful.
Employment Type
Full-Time
