LINGUIST List 22.4720 Mon Nov 28 2011 Jobs: Comp Ling; Natural Language Processing: Post Doc, Northwestern U 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.     Janet Pierrehumbert , Computational Linguistics; Natural Language Processing: Post Doc, Northwestern University, IL, USA Message 1: Computational Linguistics; Natural Language Processing: Post Doc, Northwestern University, IL, USA Date: 27-Nov-2011 From: Janet Pierrehumbert <jbpnorthwestern.edu> Subject: Computational Linguistics; Natural Language Processing: Post Doc, Northwestern University, IL, USA E-mail this message to a friend University or Organization: Northwestern University Department: Linguistics Department Job Location: Illinois, USA Web Address: http://www.linguistics.northwestern.edu/ Job Rank: Post Doc Specialty Areas: Computational Linguistics; Natural Language Processing Description: Applications are invited for an anticipated postdoctoral position at Northwestern University in the area of computational modeling of the lexicon in many different languages. The postdoctoral fellow will work with linguistics professor Janet Pierrehumbert as a member of an interdisciplinary team that includes outstanding computer scientists and electrical engineers at four other American research institutions. The Northwestern component of the collaborative project will focus on novel methods for bootstrapping lexical networks from sparse statistical samples. The ideal candidate will have a Ph.D in computational linguistics, EECS, applied mathematics, physics, or a related field, and the demonstrated ability to create and document robust software. Familiarity with C, Python and Unix/Linux environments are a plus. Negotiable start date in early 2012. Competitive salary scale comparable to postdoctoral positions in computer science. Initial appointment for one year with renewal subject to performance and availability of funding. Please apply by email with a statement of research interests and a CV including the names and contact information for three references. Send the application to: linguisticsnorthwestern.edu using the subject line: Pierrehumbert postdoc Consideration of applications will begin on December 10, 2011, and will continue until the position has been filled. Northwestern is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and applications are encouraged from all qualified junior researchers. Hiring is contingent on eligibility to work in the United States. Non-US-residents will receive consideration for the position. Application Deadline: 10-Dec-2011 (Open until filled) Email Address for Applications: linguisticsnorthwestern.edu Contact Information: Professor Janet Pierrehumbert Email: jbpnorthwestern.edu Read more issues|LINGUIST home page|Top of issue Page Updated: 28-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.