LINGUIST List 21.3010 Wed Jul 21 2010 Jobs: Computational Linguistics: Post Doc, Trinity College Dublin Editor for this issue: Christy Bird <christylinguistlist.org> The LINGUIST List strongly encourages employers to use non-discriminatory standards in hiring policy. In particular we urge that employers do not discriminate on the grounds of race, ethnicity, nationality, age, religion, gender, or sexual orientation. However, we have no means of enforcing these standards. Job seekers should pay special attention to language in ads regarding employment requirements and are encouraged to consult our international employment page at http://linguistlist.org/jobs/jobnet.html. This page has been set up so that people can report on the employment standards of various countries. To post to LINGUIST, use our convenient web form at http://linguistlist.org/posttolinguist.cfm Directory         1.    Jean Maypother, Computational Linguistics: Post Doc, Trinity College Dublin, Ireland Message 1: Computational Linguistics: Post Doc, Trinity College Dublin, Ireland Date: 21-Jul-2010 From: Jean Maypother <Jean.Maypotherscss.tcd.ie> Subject: Computational Linguistics: Post Doc, Trinity College Dublin, Ireland E-mail this message to a friend University or Organization: Trinity College Dublin Department: School of Computer Science and Statistics Job Location: Dublin, Ireland Web Address: http://www.tcd.ie/vacancies Job Rank: Post Doc Specialty Areas: Computational Linguistics Description: Applications are invited for an NDRC funded 2-year postdoctoral research and development position within the School of Computer Science and Statistics to work on PaJR, a collaborative research project on building software for patient self management of chronic illness. The project partners are the National Digital Research Centre (http://www.NDRC.ie), GroupNos Technologies (http://www.groupnos.com), PHC Research Ltd and Trinity College Dublin (the Knowledge and Data Engineering Group (http://kdeg.cs.tcd.ie) and the Computational Linguistics Group (http://www.cs.tcd.ie/research_groups/clg)). The Postdoctoral role will involve identifying patterns in patient narrative text and triggering appropriate actions. The successful candidate will have a PhD in Computational Linguistics, or a closely related discipline, such as Computer Science together with demonstrable expertise in as many of the following as possible: - statistical analysis - corpus linguistics - sentiment analysis - formal semantics - machine learning The project requires an individual who is well versed in theoretical issues that impinge on the work, but who also appreciates the pragmatic value of eclectic, practical solutions. Applicants will be highly motivated, with strong communication skills and a demonstrated proficiency in software development. All candidates must have excellent oral and written communication skills. This full-time position is for two years' duration, starting at the latest in November 2010 and is supported by the NDRC. The salary will be at the upper end of the IUA Post-doctorate researcher (Level 2) scale (see link on http://www.iua.ie/iua-activities/research.html) commensurate with qualifications and experience to date. Applications must include: 1. A targeted cover letter (600-1000 words) expressing your suitability for the position 2. A complete CV including a list of refereed publications and contact details for three referees 3. Full academic transcripts - undergraduate and postgraduate - translated to English if necessary Applications received on or prior to 27th August 2010 will receive fullest consideration. Please send completed applications via email with Subject Line 'Comp Ling Postdoc Position' to: Jean.Maypotherscss.tcd.ie Informal questions may be addressed to Carl.Vogeltcd.ie or to Lucy.Hedermatcd.ie Trinity College Dublin is an equal opportunities employer. Application Deadline: 27-Aug-2010 Email Address for Applications: Jean.Maypotherscss.tcd.ie Contact Information: Jean Maypother Email: Jean.Maypotherscss.tcd.ie Read more issues|LINGUIST home page|Top of issue Page Updated: 21-Jul-2010       About LINGUIST    |   Contact Us       While the LINGUIST List makes every effort to ensure the linguistic relevance of sites listed on its pages, it cannot vouch for their contents.