LINGUIST List 22.779 Wed Feb 16 2011 Jobs: Various Fields & Dialogue Systems: Research Manager, Vicomtech-IK Editor for this issue: Erin Smith <erinlinguistlist.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.     Arantza del Pozo , Applied Linguistics, Computational Linguistics, Text/corpus Linguistics, Dialogue Systems: Research Manager, Vicomtech-IK4, Spain Message 1: Applied Linguistics, Computational Linguistics, Text/corpus Linguistics, Dialogue Systems: Research Manager, Vicomtech-IK4, Spain Date: 11-Feb-2011 From: Arantza del Pozo <adelpozovicomtech.org> Subject: Applied Linguistics, Computational Linguistics, Text/corpus Linguistics, Dialogue Systems: Research Manager, Vicomtech-IK4, Spain E-mail this message to a friend University or Organization: Vicomtech-IK4 Department: Human Speech and Language Technologies Job Location: , Spain Web Address: http://www.vicomtech.org Job Rank: Research Manager Specialty Areas: Applied Linguistics; Computational Linguistics; Text/Corpus Linguistics; Dialogue Systems Description: Vicomtech-IK4, an international applied research center in Visual Interaction and Communication Technologies located in San Sebastian (Spain) is looking for a research manager expert in Dialogue Systems. We are looking for someone who combines an interest in dialogue systems and software engineering, with the ambition to do research in spoken, text-based and/or multi-modal spoken dialogue, and at the same time transfer this knowledge to companies and institutions in the form of advanced research prototypes developed to solve real-world needs. The selected candidate will have an important role in the Human Speech and Language Technologies Department, including advanced research, project management responsibilities and definition of research priorities. Requirements: - Ph.D. in Dialogue Systems or related field. - Good English language skills (Spanish is a major plus). If you are: - A very good researcher with management abilities and interests. - A team player with an ambitious and creative personality. We offer: - A multilingual (Spanish, Basque, English, French, German, etc.) research environment. - A multidisciplinary research team, specialized in all forms of human-computer interaction. - A group active in the international Human Speech and Language Technologies research scene (currently participating in several EU projects). - The opportunity to develop management as well as research skills. To apply, please submit your CV and a cover letter describing your experience and abilities to Dr.-Ing. Jorge Posada (Associate Director) at the application email address listed below. Application Deadline: Open until filled. Mailing Address for Applications: Dr.-Ing. Jorge Posada Email Address for Applications: jposadavicomtech.org Contact Information: Arantza del Pozo Email: adelpozovicomtech.org Phone: +34 943 30 92 30 Read more issues|LINGUIST home page|Top of issue Page Updated: 16-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.