LINGUIST List 23.241 Fri Jan 13 2012 Jobs: NLP; Data/Text Mining: Post-Doc/Open-Rank Prof, U of Nova Gorica 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.     Tea Stibilj Nemec , Natural Language Processing; Data (Text) Mining: Post-Doc/Open-Rank Professor, University of Nova Gorica, Slovenia Message 1: Natural Language Processing; Data (Text) Mining: Post-Doc/Open-Rank Professor, University of Nova Gorica, Slovenia Date: 11-Jan-2012 From: Tea Stibilj Nemec <tea.stibilj.nemecung.si> Subject: Natural Language Processing; Data (Text) Mining: Post-Doc/Open-Rank Professor, University of Nova Gorica, Slovenia E-mail this message to a friend University or Organization: University of Nova Gorica Department: Center for Systems and Information Techologies Job Location: Nova Gorica, Slovenia Web Address: http://www.ung.si/en/ Job Rank: Post-Doc/Open-Rank Professor Specialty Areas: Computational Linguistics; Natural Language Processing; Data (Text) Mining Description: The University of University of Nova Gorica (CSIT and the linguistic section of ICS) is looking for an 'experienced researcher' (post-doc or open-rank professor) in the field of data (text) mining and natural language processing. The position is open within the SUNGREEN project cofinanced under Framework Programme 7 (Call: FP7-REGPOT-2011-1) with duration until 30.9.2014. Conversion to a tenure-track position is possible. Application Deadline: January 30, 2012/ open until filled. Fields of work and research: - Development of algorithms and software for text mining systems and carrying out experiments in text mining applications using large data sets - Development of information extraction, text classification and text mining algorithms for energy and environmental research areas, performing data extraction, manipulation, cleaning, text mining and link analysis - Analysis and interpretation of today's plethora of data sources and thus support energy and environmental scientists in the process of knowledge discovery - The recruited researcher will also work with younger researchers and students to develop a team that can continue with these activities after the termination of this project Qualifications: - A Ph.D. in Computer or Information Science or equivalent degree - At least two years of postdoctoral experience from the fields related to the job description - Excellent knowledge of natural language processing and text mining - A distinguished publication record - Very good oral and written communication skills in English are essential - Experience with text mining in applications related to energy and environmental research is an advantage The application should include: - Cover letter - CV including contact details - List of relevant publications - Two letters of recommendation - A max. 2-page description of proposed research activities (desirable, not mandatory) For more information see: http://www.ung.si/en/jobs/id/196896/ Application Deadline: 30-Jan-2012 (Open until filled) Mailing Address for Applications: Tea Stibilj Nemec Vipavska 13 Nova Gorica SI - 5000 Slovenia Email Address for Applications: tea.stibilj.nemecung.si Contact Information: Tea Stibilj Nemec Email: tea.stibilj.nemecung.si Phone: ++386 5 3315 261 Fax: ++386 5 3315 224 Read more issues|LINGUIST home page|Top of issue Page Updated: 13-Jan-2012       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.