LINGUIST List 22.933 Thu Feb 24 2011 Support: Comp Ling, Dialogue Systems: PhD Student, Bielefeld U., Germany Editor for this issue: Matthew Lahrman <mattlinguistlist.org> To post to LINGUIST, use our convenient web form at http://linguistlist.org/LL/posttolinguist.cfm. Directory         1.     David Schlangen , Computational Linguistics, Dialogue Processing/ Dialogue Systems: PhD Student, Bielefeld University, Germany Message 1: Computational Linguistics, Dialogue Processing/ Dialogue Systems: PhD Student, Bielefeld University, Germany Date: 21-Feb-2011 From: David Schlangen <david.schlangenuni-bielefeld.de> Subject: Computational Linguistics, Dialogue Processing/ Dialogue Systems: PhD Student, Bielefeld University, Germany E-mail this message to a friend Institution/Organization: Bielefeld University Department: Linguistics and Literature Web Address: http://www.uni-bielefeld.de/(en)/lili/startseite/ Level: PhD Duties: Research Specialty Areas: Computational Linguistics Dialogue Processing/ Dialogue Systems Description: PhD GRANT IN COMPUTATIONAL LINGUISTICS, DIALOGUE PROCESSING The Graduate School 'Cognitive Interaction Technology' at Bielefeld University invites applications for ONE PhD Grant starting in early 2011. The successful candidate will be member of the newly established Dialogue Systems Group at the Faculty for Linguistics and Literature of the University, and will be supervised by Prof. David Schlangen. A current focus of this group is incremental dialogue processing, with a particular interest in incremental interpretation (using both symbolic and statistical approaches). Interest in these topics or generally in dialogue systems and spoken interaction will be expected of the student. Ideal candidates for the studentship have an excellent degree in Computational Linguistics, Linguistics, or Computer Science, and have shown ability for conducting original research. Prior work on dialogue systems and/or spoken language processing would be a definite plus. Good programming skills are important, a keen interest in problem solving and research is essential. The studentship will initially run until November 2012, but, subject to renewal of federal funding for the Center of Excellence and the Graduate School, will be extended to a total of 36 months. The grant pays around 1,400 Euro per month as a stipend (i.e., normally income tax free). BACKGROUND The Center of Excellence Cognitive Interaction Technology (CITEC) at Bielefeld University has been established in the framework of the Excellence Initiative as a research center for intelligent systems and cognitive interaction between humans and technical systems. The CITEC agenda comprises the central topics of motion intelligence, attentive systems, situated communication, and memory and learning. It combines the knowledge of computer scientists, biologists, physicists, sports scientists, linguists and psychologists in order to understand the processes and functional constituents of cognitive interaction. In addition, research and development are directed towards establishing cognitive interfaces that facilitate the use of complex technical systems. APPLICATION To apply, please send (preferably in electronic form) - a statement of research interests and/or a sketch of a possible PhD project within the parameters explained above; - a CV, including details of research experience; - if applicable, (links to) sample publications and / or sample programming code; and - addresses of at least two referees to the address below. Applications will be accepted until March 20 2011; Interviews are planned for April. If you need further information, please don't hesitate to contact us. Prof. Dr. David Schlangen Faculty of Linguistics and Literature and Excellence Cluster 'Cognitive Interaction Technology' (CITEC) Bielefeld University Postfach/Postbox 10 01 31 D-33501 Bielefeld Germany david.schlangenuni-bielefeld.de Applications Deadline: 20-Mar-2011 Mailing Address for Applications:         Attn: Prof. David Schlangen         Universitaetsstrasse 25         Bielefeld 33615         Germany Contact Information:         Prof. David Schlangen         david.schlangenuni-bielefeld.de Read more issues|LINGUIST home page|Top of issue Page Updated: 24-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.