LINGUIST List 22.60 Wed Jan 05 2011 Jobs: English & Comp Ling, Text/Corpus Ling: Post Doc, RWTH Aachen U Editor for this issue: Erica Wicks <ericalinguistlist.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.     Stella Neumann , English & Computational Linguistics, Text/Corpus Linguistics: Post Doc, RWTH Aachen University, Germany Message 1: English & Computational Linguistics, Text/Corpus Linguistics: Post Doc, RWTH Aachen University, Germany Date: 26-Dec-2010 From: Stella Neumann <stella.neumannifaar.rwth-aachen.de> Subject: English & Computational Linguistics, Text/Corpus Linguistics: Post Doc, RWTH Aachen University, Germany E-mail this message to a friend University or Organization: RWTH Aachen University Department: Institute of English, American and Romance Studies Job Location: Aachen, Germany Web Address: http://www.rwth-aachen.de/go/id/bdz/ Job Rank: Post Doc Specialty Areas: Computational Linguistics; Text/Corpus Linguistics Required Language(s): English (eng) Description: The Institute of English, American and Romance Studies at RWTH Aachen University invites applications for a two year full-time postdoctoral position in English linguistics with a strong computational focus. RWTH Aachen University is one of Europe's leading institutions for science and research and is continuously ranked among Germany's top universities. It has been awarded funding for all three funding lines of Germany's Excellence Initiative. Its Institutional Strategy aims at developing the scientific profile as an integrated, interdisciplinary, and international university of technology. English linguistics is part of this vibrant environment fostering interdisciplinary research. The position is located in the group of Stella Neumann. We are a young and dynamic team that conducts research in all areas of computer-oriented English linguistics with an emphasis on functional approaches. Research topics include English for Specific Purposes, interfaces between regional and functional variation and multilingual text production. Our corpus-based research focuses on multi-layer corpus annotation including the annotation of non-canonical language, i.e. non-native, non-standard language as well as intermediate versions during text production. In addition, we closely cooperate with psycholinguists in combined corpus-based and experimental studies. The new member of the team is expected to conduct research in line with the group's research topics. Prerequisites are a PhD degree either in English linguistics or related fields with a proven record of experience in computer- oriented research or in computational linguistics with a strong focus on (English) linguistics. We expect a solid background and experience in advanced corpus-based methods; programming skills are desirable. Since one of the tasks will be applying for third party funding prior experience in successful proposal writing is a plus. A good command of English and fair knowledge of German are mandatory. The position involves four hours of teaching per term, participation in administrative duties, and supervision of students. Salary: according to German scale TV-L system (level 13) Duration: two years with a possible extension, part-time employment may be arranged. Starting date: 01 April 2011 Applications should include a statement of research and teaching interests, CV, list of publications and copies of academic degree certificates. RWTH Aachen University has been certified as a 'Family Friendly University'. RWTH is committed to promoting the careers of women and therefore looks forward to receiving applications by female candidates. For positions in organisational units where women are underrepresented, in cases of equal qualification, ability and professional achievement, preference will be given to female applicants unless reasons specific to an individual candidate tilt the balance in his favour. The University positively welcomes applications from suitably qualified disabled people. See http://www.anglistik.rwth-aachen.de/index.php?id=134 for more information or contact Prof. Dr. Stella Neumann at the address provided below. Applications by e-mail are questionable from the point of view of data protection. The applicant is solely responsible for submitting an application by e-mail. It is recommended that applicants submit their applications by post. Application Deadline: 21-Jan-2011 Mailing Address for Applications: Prof. Dr. Stella Neumann RWTH Aachen University Institut für Anglistik, Amerikanistik und Romanistik Kármánstr. 17-19 Aachen 52062 Germany Email Address for Applications: stella.neumannifaar.rwth-aachen.de Web Address for Applications: http://www.zhv.rwth-aachen.de/mainzhv.php?scriptid=job¶m=vorschau&nr=8349&typ=wisshttp://www.anglistik.rwth-aachen.de/index.php?id=134 Contact Information: Prof. Dr. Stella Neumann Email: stella.neumannifaar.rwth-aachen.de Read more issues|LINGUIST home page|Top of issue Page Updated: 05-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.