Job Description

InstitutionHub of Computing and Data Science (HCDS)
Salary levelEGR. 13 TV-L
Start date01.01.2026 pending approval of external funding, fixed until 31.12.2028 (This is a fixed-term contract in accordance with Section 2 of the academic fixed-term labor contract act [Wissenschaftszeitvertragsgesetz, WissZeitVG]).
Application deadline29.09.2025
Scope of workfull-time position suitable for part-time
The Hub of Computing and Data Science (HCDS) is a competence unit for research and forms the core element for the central support of digitalization and digital transformation in research at the University of Hamburg.


Your responsibilities


Duties include academic services in the project named above. Research associates may also pursue independent research and further academic qualifications. They may also pursue doctoral studies outside of working duties.



In the project "Mittelniederdeutsche Grammatik", you will research and develop computational aspects of providing a grammar for a historic language variant online. This encompasses the following steps:



conceptualize and implement a multi-tier architecture

computerlinguistic processing of relevant corpora for linguistic indexing

datamanagement and modelling

user- and role-centered visualizations

conceptualization and implementation of interfaces

web-based access and identity management


This position is subject to the decision of the Joint Science Conference (GWK) on the Academies' Program 2026 on 28 November 2025, which includes the approval of funding for the long-term project "Mittelniederdeutsche Grammatik" applied for with the starting date 01.01.2026.


Your profile


A university degree in a relevant field.


experience in Computational Linguistics, esp. modelling of linguistic levels experience in one or more of the following areas: + datamanagement and modelling
+ software engineering, especially web architectures
+ representation of knowledge and large linguistic corpora
+ data visualization
+ historic language variants of German
very good command of written and spoken English and German strong social and communication skills, initiative, motivation, high sense of responsibility, ability to work in a team and very good organizational skills We offer

Reliable remuneration based on wage agreements Continuing education opportunities University pensions Attractive location Flexible working hours Work-life balance opportunities Health management, EGYM Wellpass Educational leave 30 days of vacation per annum
The opportunity to pursue a Ph. D. is given.



Universität Hamburg—University of Excellence is one of the strongest research educational institutions in Germany. Our work in research, teaching, educational and knowledge exchange activities is fostering the next generation of responsible global citizens ready to tackle the global challenges facing us. Our guiding principle “Innovating and Cooperating for a Sustainable Future in a digital age” drives collaboration with academic and nonacademic partner institutions in the Hamburg Metropolitan Region and around the world. We would like to invite you to be part of our community to work with us in creating sustainable and digital change for a dynamic and pluralist society.



The University of Hamburg is committed to equity. Diversity enriches our university life, whether in our studies, research, teaching, education, or workplace. We therefore welcome all applications, regardless of gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, ethnic or social background, age, religion or belief, disability, or chronic illness.


The University of Hamburg strives to increase the number of women in academia, and encourages qualified female academics to apply.


Severely disabled and disabled applicants with the same status will receive preference over equally qualified non-disabled applicants.


Instructions for applying


Contact


Prof. Dr. Chris Biemann



chris.biemann@uni-hamburg.de


Dr. Martin Semmann



martin.semmann@uni-hamburg.de



+49 40 42883-2382


Reference number


250
Location


Albert-Einstein-Ring 8-10

22761 Hamburg



Application deadline


29.09.2025
Use only the online application form to submit your application with the following documents:


cover letter CV copies of degree certificate(s)

If you experience technical problems, send an email to bewerbungen@uni-hamburg.de.