Experience

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  Max planck institute for psycholinguistics

  Sept 2005 - Jun 2009

  Phd student

  In addition to doing research for my PhD project ("Intonation and Information Structure in Child and Adult German"), I was representative of all PhDs within the Humanities Section of the Max Planck Society, (MPS) and member of the Steering Committe of the MPS' PhDnet (www.phdnet.mpg.de).

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  Cognitive interaction technology excellence cluster (citec)

  Jul 2009 - Jan 2010

  Postdoc

  • Conducted research on the role of prosody and intonation in conveying emotions and attitudes within the Applied Informatics Group at CITEC.• Analyzed data to identify patterns and correlations between speech features and emotional expressions.• Collaborated with team members to develop innovative approaches for understanding the impact of prosody on communication effectiveness.

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  University of bielefeld

  Feb 2010 - Oct 2011

  Assistant to the rektor (provost) and pro-rektor (vice provost) for international affairs

  ResponsibilitiesResearching and analyzing policy issues (gathering, analyzing and evaluating complex information relating to current topics in research and higher education)Writing strategy papers, letters, memos, briefingsPreparing and writing presentations and speechesLiaising with stakeholdersOrganizing events and visitsDeveloping web contentRepresenting the university at international eventsManaging individual projects (e.g., Japan Week - weekof events celebrating strategic partnership with University of Osaka, Japan; coordinating an audit "Internationalization")Personal support of the Rektor (preparation of business meetings, presentations, briefings etc.)Writing grant applications for research funding (with a focus on international projects)Support the development of Bielefeld University's internationalization strategyInitiating agreementsCultivating international relationsCommunicating with students Show less

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  Testdaf institute

  Oct 2011 - Oct 2012

  Project lead "testas"

  • Managed the development and dissemination of a scholastic aptitude test for non-native students.• Coordinated global test administration with a cross-functional team• Managed budget and risks.• Successfully negotiated with funders and external collaborators, resulting in increased test visibility and customer acquisition.

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  Bielefeld university

  May 2013 - Apr 2015

  • Researched national and international higher education policies to provide analyses for university leadership.• Identified opportunities and risks, making recommendations for the university's research strategy.• Coordinated federal and international grant applications, and developed evaluation processes.• Prepared and organized meetings of departments with university leadership to discuss strategic developments and plans. Developed and taught multiple linguistics classes on the graduate and undergraduate levelAdvised students' masters/honors thesesAdvised and counseled international studentsDesigned, planned and implemented research project on language acquisitionDeveloped IRB guidelines and processes for the university; served on the IRB (ethics committee)Published research findings in academic journals and presented at international conferences • Researched and analyzed policy issues to support the development of the university's internationalization strategy.• Developed strategy recomendations• Prepared and coordinated a re-audit for the university's internationalization strategy, ensuring alignment with goals.• Liaised with faculty, departments and the international office to facilitate effective communication and collaboration.

  • Advisor for Strategic Research Development

    Jul 2014 - Apr 2015

  • Lecturer

    Oct 2012 - Apr 2015

  • Advisor to the Pro-Rektor (vice provost) for International Affairs and Communications

    May 2013 - Jun 2014
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  The university of manchester

  May 2015 - Dec 2017

  Research associate

  • Managed research project on language acquisition and cognitive development• Developed research questions and experimental designs for data collection• Coordinated participant recruitment and conducted statistical data analysis• Published findings in academic journals and presented at international conferences• Supervised and mentored graduate students, research assistants and interns• Conducted community outreach

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  Tufts university

  Jan 2018 - Jul 2021

  Research assistant professor

  • Led research & evaluation for the "Coding as Another Language" project, coordinating international collaborations and presenting at international conferences.• Developed new courses, wrote grant applications, and mentored students in psychology and linguistics classes.• Published in academic journals, conducted data analysis, and visualized data for program evaluation.

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  De ruiter education and research consulting

  Jan 2021 - Jul 2024

  President

  • Developed a culturally appropriate, psychometrically validated English vocabulary test for young Chinese learners of English.• Gave lectures to parents of pre-school children in China about the value of bilingual education.• Presented at international conferences showcasing the innovative approach to language learning.• Mentored Chinese high-school students studying in the US

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  Astellas pharma

  Jul 2021 - now

  • Director

    Oct 2023 - now

  • Associate Director

    Jul 2021 - Sept 2023