NCCR Evolving Language / Technology Platform LiRI

Data Science Consultant (specialized in statistics) 70 - 100 %

Start of employment : Review of applications starts April 6, 2025, and applications are accepted until the position is filled.

Within the National Center of Competence in Research (NCCR) Evolving Language, which involves nearly 40 different research groups from a large variety of disciplines across Switzerland, and the University of Zurich Technology Platform LiRI (Linguistic Research Infrastructure), we seek to hire a data science consultant specialized in statistical modeling at the University of Zurich. The successful candidate will work intensively with researchers across the entire network of the NCCR and language scientists in Switzerland more broadly. Conditions permitting, this may involve also spending limited periods of time in labs outside Zurich. The position is initially limited for a period of two years with the possibility of extension and a permanent contract.

Your responsibilities

The data science consultant will support the different research groups of the NCCR with all types of statistical tasks, ranging from design of experiments and observational studies to development of new statistical methodologies. The successful candidate is expected to actively interact with other data science platforms in Switzerland, e.g. at the ETH Zurich and the Swiss Data Science Center, as well as with partners in industry (e.g. the Google Research Natural Language Processing Group in Zurich).

Your profile

The ideal candidate has an MSc or PhD degree in statistics or data science and profound domain knowledge in language science, or a degree in language science and strong expertise in data science/statistics, is able to quickly immerse in different interdisciplinary research topics, and is able to efficiently communicate with scientists working on language from a large variety of perspectives and/or on animal communication. The NCCR and LiRI place great emphasis on teamwork and on multidisciplinary perspectives. Excellent communication and collaboration skills are essential.

Information on your application

Applications should include:
  • a cover letter stating your motivation and vision for the field,
  • a CV with publication list,
  • a copy of the highest degree,
  • and the names of three references.

Please submit your application as a single PDF.

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  • Flexible working models (such as part-time positions, mobile working, job-sharing)
  • Childcare at the kihz foundation of UZH and ETH


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  • Wide range of continuing education courses of UZH and the Canton of Zurich
  • Language Center run jointly with ETH Zurich

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  • Food and drinks at reduced prices in the UZH cafeterias
  • Lunch-Check-card with UZH contribution

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Healthcare
  • Special conditions on the Academic Sports Association ASVZ
  • Free seasonal flu vaccinations
  • Rest and relaxation at the quiet room in the university tower

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  • Private traffic: Carsharing, rent a vehicle, parking space
  • Digitalization: Hardware, software, mobile phone subscriptions
  • Special conditions on hotel reservations

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  • Most UZH staff are employed according to public law


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International Services
  • Support for people from outside Switzerland

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Campuses
  • Campuses Zurich City, Zurich Irchel, Oerlikon and Schlieren
  • Sites Zurich West, Old Botanical Garden, Botanical Garden and Lengg

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Location

NCCR Evolving Language / Technology Platform LiRI

Andreasstrasse 15, 8050 Zürich, Switzerland

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