LINGUIST List 14.3381

Mon Dec 8 2003

Jobs: Computational Ling: Lecturer, U/T�bingen

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1. eh, Computational Ling: Lecturer, University of T�bingen, Germany

University or Organization: University of T�bingen
Department: Department of Linguistics
Rank of Job: Lecturer
Specialty Areas: Computational Linguistics


Description:

The Division of Computational Linguistics in the Dept. of Linguistics
at the University of T�bingen, Germany is searching for a
computational linguist whose research experience complements existing
strengths in the department. While computational linguists working in
any subarea of the field are encouraged to apply, preference will be
given to candidates who specialize in one or more of the following
areas:

* data-driven approaches to computational linguistics (esp. machine
learning)

* information extraction
* text summarization
* dialogue modelling
* question-answering
* computational lexicography

Duties for this post include teaching, independent research and
participation in externally-funded, on-going research
projects. Further information about the department can be found at

http://www.sfs.uni-tuebingen.de

The starting date for the position is February 1, 2004. The position
is funded until September 30, 2005. However, shorter periods of
employment are also possible.

The position is at the rank of ''Wissenschaftlicher Mitarbeiter''
(M.A. or equivalent required; Ph.D. or equivalent preferred). The
salary is determined by the German civil servants standard
(Verg�tungsgruppe BAT IIa) and amounts to approximately 40.000
Euro (salary and benefits) per year. The exact salary amount varies
depending on age and marital status.

Applications should include CV and an outline of research
experience/interests. Names and addresses of references would be
helpful. Applications should be sent by mail or email to the address
below.

Prof. Erhard W. Hinrichs
Seminar f�r Sprachwissenschaft, 
Abt. Computerlinguistik
Eberhard-Karls Universit�t T�bingen
Wilhelmstr. 19
D-72074 T�bingen, Germany
email: ehsfs.uni-tuebingen.de

Applications received by January 15, 2004 will receive full
consideration, although interviews may start at any time and will
continue until the position has been filled.

Disabled applicants will be preferred when having the same
qualification. The University of T�bingen strives to increase
the proportion of women in research and teaching, and therefore
encourages qualified female scientists to apply.

Address for Applications:

	Attn: Prof. Erhard Hinrichs
	Wilhelmstr. 19
	T�bingen, D-72074
	Germany 

	Applications are due by 15-Jan-2004

Contact Information:
	Prof. Erhard Hinrichs
	Email: ehsfs.uni-tuebingen.de
	Tel: +49 - 7071 - 2974279
	Fax: +49 - 7071 - 295214
	Website: http://www.sfs.uni-tuebingen.de