LINGUIST List 15.2615
Mon Sep 20 2004
Jobs: Computational Ling: Researcher, U of Potsdam
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Message 1: Jobs: Computational Linguistics: Researcher, University of Potsdam
Date: Mon, 20 Sep 2004 04:38:47 -0400 (EDT)
From: stede <stedeling.uni-potsdam.de>
Subject: Jobs: Computational Linguistics: Researcher, University of Potsdam
University or Organization: University of Potsdam
Department: Linguistics
Rank of Job: Researcher
Specialty Areas: Computational Linguistics, Summarization
Description:
The Applied Computational Linguistics group at Potsdam U Linguistics
Dept. offers a position in text summarization. This is a full-time job
for 3 years, salary according to the German BAT-IIa-O scale. The
project is part of a larger network and involves collaboration with
some Berlin-based companies. Knowledge of German is an advantage but
it can also be acquired on-the-job.
The goal of the project is hybrid text summarization, first
single-document, later multi-document. Applicants should have
- strong interest in hybrid approaches to text processing
- background in XML-based document processing
- background in statistical analysis
- programming skills (including a suitable script language)
- (background in summarization is an advantage, naturally)
The project shall start soon - so be spontaneous and contact me
asap. Electronic applications are strongly preferred.
Address for Applications:
Attn: Manfred Stede
P.O. Box 601553
Univ of Potsdam, Dept of Linguistics
Potsdam, 14415
Germany
Position is open until filled.
Contact Information:
Manfred Stede
Email: stedeling.uni-potsdam.de
Tel: x49-331-977-2691
Website: http://www.ling.uni-potsdam.de