LINGUIST List 11.223

Thu Feb 3 2000

Jobs: NLP, Sociolinguistics

Editor for this issue: James Yuells <jameslinguistlist.org>

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1. Robert Dale, NLP:Postdoctoral Research Position at Macquarie University, Sydney, Australia
2. Prof. Dr. K. P. Schneider, Socioling: Visiting scholar at University of Bonn, Germany

Macquarie University
DIVISION OF INFORMATION AND COMMUNICATION SCIENCES
Department of Computing
Language Technology Group

Research Fellow (Full-time, fixed-term)
Ref. 18839

The Language Technology Group in Macquarie University's Department of
Computing in Sydney, Australia, is seeking a postdoctoral researcher to work
in the area of natural language generation.

Applicants must have a PhD in an area closely related to natural language
processing or have equivalent experience, and must have a strong publishing
record and a demonstrated ability for independent research.

Preference will be given to applicants who can demonstrate practical
abilities in the construction of linguistic technologies. Some experience in
building or using natural language generation tools or systems would be an
advantage.

All enquiries concerning your application and further information about the
position should be referred to Associate Professor Robert Dale on (02) 9850
9528 or e-mail Robert.Dalemq.edu.au

This position is available immediately on a full-time (fixed-term) basis for
a period of one year with the possibility of further appointment subject to
funding and performance.

Salary range: Level B (Lecturer) $49,495 to $58,776 per annum, plus
superannuation. (Under review, under a new Enterprise Agreement expected to
be made early in 2000.)

Applications, including full curriculum vitae and quoting the reference
number, visa status, and the names and addresses (including e-mail address)
of three referees should be forwarded to the Recruitment Manager, Personnel
Office, Macquarie University, NSW 2109 by 25 February 2000. Applications
will not be acknowledged unless specifically requested.

Equal Employment Opportunity and No Smoking in the Workplace are University
Policies.

We have an opening for the 2000-01 academic year for a visiting scholar in
the interdisciplinary North America Program at the University of Bonn,
Germany. The minimum requirement is an MA, although we strongly prefer a
person with a recent PhD in linguistics. The candidate should have a
specialization in sociolinguistics and a strong background in (recent)
changes and variation in Canadian English (regional, ethnic and social
dialects, including genderlects and politically correct language).
The position entails holding two courses with a Canadian focus per
semester. Other responsibilities include reviewing material that requires a
native speaker of English and some administrative work. The candidate will
also be expected to function as liaison between the North America Program
and the Chair of Applied English Linguistics.
Only applications from Canada can be considered. If you are interested, you
should mail me immediately.

Klaus P. Schneider