LINGUIST List 11.342

Wed Feb 16 2000

Jobs: Comp Ling, French/German Applied Ling

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

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1. Wei Li, Comp Ling: Research Scientist at Cymfony Inc., Williamsville, New York,USA
2. mpicone, French/German Applied Ling:Asst Prof at University of Alabama,USA

Rank of Job: Rsearch Scientist
Areas Required: Computational Linguist
Other Desired Areas: Natural Language Processing
University or Organization: Cymfony Inc.
Department: 
State or Province: New York State
Country: USA
Final Date of Application: July 2000
Contact: Wei Li weicymfony.com

Address for Applications:
5500 Main Street
Williamsville
NY 14221
USA

Computational Linguists Needed

Cymfony, located in suburban Buffalo, New York State, USA, is a leader
in technology pertaining to intelligent search and retrieval, including
question answering systems. This fast-growing company has IMMEDIATE
OPENINGS for research scientists in natural language processing. SEVERAL
POSITIONS ARE AVAILABLE.

The ideal candidate will have a Master's degree in Computer Science or
related field with experience in natural language processing,
computational linguistics, or information retrieval. Proficiency in C++
programming is required.

Salary will be commensurate with education and experience. Cymfony also
offers an attractive benefits package. All positions are full-time. 
Please forward CV with references to:

Cymfony, Inc.
Attn: Wei Li
5500 Main Street, Suite 206
Williamsville, NY 14221, USA
Email: weicymfony.com
Fax: (716)-565-0308

The University of Alabama, Department of Modern Languages and Classics, is
conducting a search to fill an opening for a French/German Applied
Linguist. The job description follows:

Assistant Professor, French/German Applied Linguist

Tenure Track Assistant Professor, beginning August 2000, with Ph.D. in
hand. Undergraduate and graduate teaching required; must present evidence
of excellence in teaching. Commitment to research and publications. Native
or near-native proficiency in French and German highly preferred.
Coordinate first and second-year French and German programs and train
graduate teaching assistants. Experience with multi-media and
computer-assisted language instruction required. Ability to teach
historical linguistics a plus. Send applications by March 3, 2000 to Prof.
Thomas Fox, Chair, Linguistics Search Committee, The University of
Alabama, Dept. of Modern Languages and Classics, Box 870246, Tuscaloosa,
AL 35487-0246. The University of Alabama is an Affirmative Action/Equal
Opportunity employer. Women and minorities are encouraged to apply.

Please feel free to forward this job announcement to any potentially
interested individuals or lists. Thank you.

Michael D. Picone
Professor of French & Linguistics
Graduate Director
Department of Modern Languages & Classics
University of Alabama
Box 870246
Tuscaloosa, AL 35487-0246 USA
phone: (205) 348-8473
fax: (205) 348-2042
e-mail: mpiconebama.ua.edu