LINGUIST List 22.414 Mon Jan 24 2011 Jobs: Cognitive Science; Comp Ling; Psycholing: Lecturer, U of Malta Editor for this issue: Christy Bird <christylinguistlist.org> The LINGUIST List strongly encourages employers to engage in non-discriminatory hiring practices. We urge employers not to discriminate on the grounds of race, ethnicity, nationality, disability, 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.     Albert Gatt , Cognitive Science; Computational Linguistics; Psycholinguistics: Lecturer, University of Malta, Malta Message 1: Cognitive Science; Computational Linguistics; Psycholinguistics: Lecturer, University of Malta, Malta Date: 24-Jan-2011 From: Albert Gatt <albert.gattum.edu.mt> Subject: Cognitive Science; Computational Linguistics; Psycholinguistics: Lecturer, University of Malta, Malta E-mail this message to a friend University or Organization: University of Malta Department: Institute of Linguistics Job Location: Msida, Malta Web Address: http://www.um.edu.mt/linguistics Job Rank: Lecturer Specialty Areas: Cognitive Science; Computational Linguistics; Psycholinguistics Description: Resident Academic Full Time Posts in Human Language Technology at the Institute of Linguistics Applications are invited for two full-time Resident Academic posts in the Institute of Linguistics of the University of Malta. This post is for an initial period of three years with the possibility of renewal subject to the needs of the University and subject to a one-year probationary period. The posts are being issued as part of an ongoing effort by the Institute of Linguistics to establish a strong research and teaching base in Computational Linguistics and Cognitive Science, and are linked to the development of a new degree programme in Human Language Technology which spans all areas of computational linguistics and related disciplines, including experimental psycholinguistics and formal grammar. The appointee will be required to contribute to the teaching, research and administration of the Institute of Linguistics, and as may be required by the University. The appointees will be required to start by September 2011. The ideal candidates must be in possession of a Ph.D. or equivalent research-based doctorate in Computational Linguistics, Natural Language Processing, Cognitive Science or a related discipline, and have a demonstrable commitment to research. Teaching experience at tertiary level will be considered an asset. The appointees will be required to teach courses at all levels to students within the Institute of Linguistics and to students in other courses that require servicing by the Institute of Linguistics, and to contribute substantially to the development of the Institute research programmes. Other essential qualifications are good communicative skills, the ability to work in a team, and experience in the teaching of one or more areas of Computational Linguistics, Natural Language Processing and/or Cognitive Science. Preference will be given to applicants who are specialists in one or more of the following areas: Natural Language Processing, Experimental Psycholinguistics, Artificial Intelligence, Corpus Linguistics. Candidates should submit their letter of application, six copies of their curriculum vitae, one set of copies of their certificates and the names and addresses of three referees to the address below. Applications should be received by not later than noon of Friday, 25th February 2011. Applications may be sent by e-mail to hrmdum.edu.mt together with scanned certificates. Late applications will not be considered. Further Information - The full text of this call can be viewed at: http://staff.um.edu.mt/albert.gatt/hlt.pdf - Further queries can be sent to Albert Gatt (albert.gattum.edu.mt) or Ray Fabri (ray.fabrium.edu.mt). - For information about the Institute of Linguistics, please visit http://www.um.edu.mt/linguistics Application Deadline: 25-Feb-2011 Mailing Address for Applications: Jacqueline Fenech, Director for Human Resources Room 214, Administration Building University of Malta Tal-Qroqq, Msida MSD 2080 Malta Email Address for Applications: hrmdum.edu.mt Contact Information: Dr Albert Gatt Email: albert.gattum.edu.mt Read more issues|LINGUIST home page|Top of issue Page Updated: 24-Jan-2011       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.