LINGUIST List 22.996 Tue Mar 01 2011 Jobs: Maltese; Spoken & Written Lang Resources: Researcher, U of Malta 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.     Michael Rosner , Maltese; Spoken and Written Language Resources: Researcher, University of Malta, Msida, Malta Message 1: Maltese; Spoken and Written Language Resources: Researcher, University of Malta, Msida, Malta Date: 28-Feb-2011 From: Michael Rosner <mike.rosnerum.edu.mt> Subject: Maltese; Spoken and Written Language Resources: Researcher, University of Malta, Msida, Malta E-mail this message to a friend University or Organization: University of Malta Department: Intelligent Computer Systems Job Location: Msida, Malta Web Address: http://www.um.edu.mt Job Rank: Researcher Specialty Areas: Collection and Upgrading of Spoken and Written Language Resources Required Language(s): Maltese (mlt) Description: The job is offered in the context of an EU FP7 project called METANET4U which is directed at the collection, maintenance, cross-linking and distribution of language resources and tools for Maltese (also English) using web-service based tools. The ideal candidate would be familiar with language-resource-related issues for under-resourced languages like Maltese. Position - Project Officer Essential qualification: - Bachelors degree or higher in Linguistics or Language - Computer literacy Desirable characteristics - Knowledge of Maltese language and culture - Interest in collection and maintenance of linguistic resources, data and tools - Familiarity with web-based tools This position is for 2 years, full-time. More details at the application URL below. Informal enquiries can be made to Michael Rosner, email address below. Application Deadline: 09-Mar-2011 Web Address for Applications: http://www.um.edu.mt/hrmd/services/recruitment/externalcalls Contact Information: Mr. Michael Rosner Email: mike.rosnerum.edu.mt Read more issues|LINGUIST home page|Top of issue Page Updated: 01-Mar-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.