LINGUIST List 10.493

Sun Apr 4 1999

Jobs: Discourse Analysis, Computational Ling

Editor for this issue: Scott Fults <scottlinguistlist.org>

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1. Leo Noordman, Discourse Analysis; Tenure Track at Tilburg University
2. Kim Moore, Voice User Interface Software Development Manager

The Discourse Studies section of the Linguistics Department of Tilburg
University has a tenure track job opening for a full time assistant
professor of Discourse Studies (Universitair Docent Tekstwetenschap).

The central research topic of the Discourse Studies section is the
linguistic and cognitive representation of information in text. The
linguistic structures of texts are investigated in relation to the
cognitive representations in producing and understanding
texts. Phenomena in texts are explained in terms of both linguistic
theories and language behavior theories, in particular
psycholinguistic theories. From these two perspectives, research also
addresses the communicative function of text in language use.

Task description

- developing and teaching courses in Discourse Studies to doctoral
 students in the Linguistics Department
- supervising doctoral (MA) theses
- contributing to the supervision of PhD dissertations
- conducting research within the research programme of the 
 Discourse Studies section
- as the occasion arises, conducting contract research or giving
 external advice

Required qualifications 

- a linguist with affinity with and experience in experimental
 research on language behaviour, or a researcher in language
 behavior with affinity with and experience in linguistic research
- a completed PhD dissertation on a topic in linguistic or
 language behaviour research relevant to the Discourse Studies section
- good teaching qualities
- research experience as evidenced by national and international
 publications.

In the first year, the emphasis will be on teaching. The starting
point will be an appointment for a fixed trial period, which , if
successful, will be follwed by an appointment for an indefinite period
of time (tenure). The salary depends on knowledge and experience,
with maximum of Dfl 8429.00 gross per month (scale 12).

For more information, please contact prof. L.G.M.Noordman; phone +31
13 4662689 (office) or +31 24 3233919 (home) or e-mail:
noordmankub.nl

Written applications to be sent before April 17th to:

Drs. C.J.A.W.de Graaf,
Managing Director of the Dept of Linguistics
P.O. Box 90153
5000 LE Tilburg
The Netherlands

The policy of the University is to hire more women, handicapped people
and members of ethnic minorities. They are explicitly invited to
apply.

General Magic is developing Portico, a powerful, Internet-based
application that will allow people to easily communicate with others
and to obtain and act on important information. As an Internet
application, Portico will allow users to access their important
information using standard web browsers. General Magic is also
developing a highly evolved voice user interface (VUI) to allow users
to access their information using natural language. This means users
will have continuity in accessing their important information whether
through data or telephone devices.

Currently we are seeking a VUI Software Development Manager

Description:
Manage a team of developers responsible for VUI applications layered
on top of diverse network-based services. Direct and participate in
software development for VUI services provided by General Magic,
including Portico.

Must be technically strong in at least one of: voice user interface,
telephony, distributed computing. Must be able to synthesize input
from various sources and provide articulate technical leadership.

Experience managing commercial software development is
required. Working knowledge of modern software development methods is
a must. Must have experience in a management position, delivering
complex product(s) on a demanding schedule.

At least 5 years experience in C++, OOA and OOD. UNIX and NT
experience is a plus, as is Internet experience.

Experience integrating speech recognition and synthesis in a
high-volume telephony environment is preferred.

Finite State Machine experience is a plus.

To apply,
e-mail your resume to:
kmooregenmagic.com
kmooregarlic.com