LINGUIST List 22.529 Mon Jan 31 2011 Jobs: Linguistic Engineering: Researcher, Friedrich-Schiller-U Jena 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.     Volker Gast , Linguistic Engineering: Researcher, Friedrich-Schiller-University Jena, Germany Message 1: Linguistic Engineering: Researcher, Friedrich-Schiller-University Jena, Germany Date: 31-Jan-2011 From: Volker Gast <volker.gastuni-jena.de> Subject: Linguistic Engineering: Researcher, Friedrich-Schiller-University Jena, Germany E-mail this message to a friend University or Organization: Friedrich-Schiller-University Jena Department: English and American studies Job Location: Jena, Germany Web Address: http://www.uni-jena.de/~mu65qev/LinkType Job Rank: Researcher Specialty Areas: Computational Linguistics; Text/Corpus Linguistics; Linguistic Engineering Description: We are seeking a research associate (part time/50%) with a background in computer science to join our international collaborative research group on 'A corpus-based typology of clause linkage', based at the universities of Zurich and Jena. Our project aims at statistically modelling the structural variation in corpora of genealogically and geographically diverse languages. We are looking for someone to take responsibility for the development of a software system facilitating the annotation of our corpora by human experts. Applicants must hold a university degree in some relevant field, e.g. computer science or linguistics. Applicants from other fields will also be considered if they can demonstrate the necessary skills, esp. in the areas of complex data structures, script languages and web design. The ability to work in a team and good communication skills are essential. The position is based at the University of Jena (Department of English and American Studies). The salary is in accordance with the German state regulated public service salary scale (TV-L 13/2). Applications can be sent to Volker Gast by email (reference number 19/2011). The deadline is February 21, 2011, but the position will remain open until filled. For more information, please visit our website (URL above) or contact B. Bickel (bickeluni-leipzig.de) or V. Gast (volker.gastuni-jena.de). Application Deadline: Open until filled. Email Address for Applications: volker.gastuni-jena.de Contact Information: Volker Gast Email: volker.gastuni-jena.de Phone: 00493641944546 Read more issues|LINGUIST home page|Top of issue Page Updated: 31-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.