LINGUIST List 22.700 Thu Feb 10 2011 Jobs: Comp Semantics: Phd Position, U. of Groningen, Faculty of Arts Editor for this issue: Matthew Lahrman <mattlinguistlist.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.     Wyke van der Meer , Computational Semantics: Phd Position, University of Groningen, Faculty of Arts, Netherlands Message 1: Computational Semantics: Phd Position, University of Groningen, Faculty of Arts, Netherlands Date: 09-Feb-2011 From: Wyke van der Meer <w.a.van.der.meerrug.nl> Subject: Computational Semantics: Phd Position, University of Groningen, Faculty of Arts, Netherlands E-mail this message to a friend University or Organization: University of Groningen, Faculty of Arts Department: Graduate School of the Humanities, CLCG Job Location: , Netherlands Web Address: http://www.rug.nl/gradschoolHumanities/index Job Rank: PhD position Specialty Areas: Computational Linguistics; Computational Semantics Description: PhD position Computational Semantics (1,0 fte) (211030) Job description The aim of the PhD project 'Robust Presupposition Projection' is to develop automatic methods for the interpretation of presuppositional expressions in open-domain texts, by combining techniques of machine learning with knowledge-based inference approaches. It assumes the 'presupposition as anaphora' theory, in which presuppositions either behave anaphorically (bind to an previously introduced discourse entity) or else accommodate to a suitable (global or local) level of discourse. This project is part of the Meaning Annotation Project, which is concerned with the development of a large-scale deep semantic annotation of text and its application of machine learning methods. The PhD candidate will be supervised by Prof. J. Bos. Qualifications . Master's degree in computational linguistics (or related field) . excellent record of undergraduate and Master's level study . experience in one or more of the following areas: formal/lexical/computational semantics, machine learning . programming experience . ability to work in a research team . strong motivation to complete a PhD dissertation in four years . good command of English (TOEFL 620, IELTS 7,5, Cambridge Advanced CAE). How to apply: For full advert details and for the application procedure go to: http://www.rug.nl/gradschoolHumanities/admissions/phdPositions/PhDPositio nComputationalSemantics2011 Application Deadline: 15-Mar-2011 Web Address for Applications: http://www.rug.nl/gradschoolHumanities/admissions/phdPositions/PhDPositionComputationalSemantics2011 Contact Information: Ms Wyke van der Meer Email: w.a.van.der.meerrug.nl Read more issues|LINGUIST home page|Top of issue Page Updated: 10-Feb-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.