LINGUIST List 22.4520 Fri Nov 11 2011 Jobs: Less Commonly Taught Langs & Tech Use: Researcher, U of Maryland 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.     Holly Nalley , Less Commonly Taught Languages and Technology Use: Faculty Research Assistant, University of Maryland, USA Message 1: Less Commonly Taught Languages and Technology Use: Faculty Research Assistant, University of Maryland, USA Date: 11-Nov-2011 From: Holly Nalley <hnalleycasl.umd.edu> Subject: Less Commonly Taught Languages and Technology Use: Faculty Research Assistant, University of Maryland, USA E-mail this message to a friend University or Organization: University of Maryland Department: Center for Advanced Study of Language (CASL) Job Location: Maryland, USA Web Address: http://www.casl.umd.edu Job Rank: Researcher Specialty Areas: Less Commonly Taught Languages and Technology Use Description: The University of Maryland Center for Advanced Study of Language (CASL) is seeking a faculty research assistant (FRA) to join in linguistic research in Less Commonly Taught Languages and in Technology Use. The projects in these two areas support CASL's mission to conduct state-of-the-art research that will result in improved performance on language tasks relevant to the work of government language professionals. Duties: The FRA will assist with research on various aspects of critical languages such as Pashto, Punjabi, and Bangla. Responsibilities include literature reviews, linguistic analysis, contributing to descriptive grammars of critical languages, and computational linguistics. The FRA will also perform project administrative duties, such as helping to prepare progress reports and schedule meetings. Qualifications: Bachelor's degree or higher in linguistics or a related field with training in computer science and computational linguistics, or in computer science with training in linguistics and natural language processing. Background in Linux is essential. Coursework in or knowledge of a less commonly taught language, particularly a Middle Eastern, Central Asian, or South Asian language, is helpful. Also desirable is an ability and willingness to learn to work with computer applications for linguistic research, quantitative research methods, and corpus linguistics. The successful candidate will work as a member of a larger team and be motivated to receive training as needed. **Candidates must hold U.S. citizenship and be willing to obtain the appropriate security clearance.** CASL, established in 2003, is the nation's 10th university-affiliated research center. Its mission is to conduct state-of-the-science research that results in improved performance on language tasks relevant to the work of government language professionals. Our research focuses on improving knowledge of less commonly taught languages; enhancing the acquisition and maintenance of foreign language capability by government professionals; advancing the capacity to use foreign language skills in government professions; and improving the quality of human language technology. Compensation for this position is competitive commensurate with experience and education, plus fantastic benefits (e.g., healthcare, excellent retirement plans, 22 days for annual leave, 3 personal days, and 14 scheduled holiday leave days per University schedule). Application: For earliest consideration, apply online. You will need to create an account and submit a cover letter, resume, list of references containing the contact information for three professional referees, and up to three writing samples. The University of Maryland is an affirmative action, equal opportunity employer. Women and minorities are encouraged to apply. Application Deadline: (Open until filled) Web Address for Applications: http://jobs.umd.edu/applicants/Central?quickFind=55842 Contact Information: Holly Nalley Email: hnalleycasl.umd.edu Read more issues|LINGUIST home page|Top of issue Page Updated: 11-Nov-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.