LINGUIST List 17.3228
Mon Nov 06 2006
Support: Computational Linguistics: PhD Student, U of Wolverhampton
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1. Constantin
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Computational Linguistics, Spatial Reasoning for Question Answering: PhD Student, University of Wolverhampton, United Kingdom
Message 1: Computational Linguistics, Spatial Reasoning for Question Answering: PhD Student, University of Wolverhampton, United Kingdom
Date: 06-Nov-2006
From: Constantin Orasan <C.Orasanwlv.ac.uk>
Subject: Computational Linguistics, Spatial Reasoning for Question Answering: PhD Student, University of Wolverhampton, United Kingdom
Institution/Organization: University of Wolverhampton Department: RIILP Level: PhD Duties: Research,Project Work Specialty Areas: Computational Linguistics Question answering
Description:
The Research Group in Computational Linguistics, University of Wolverhampton invites applications for a three-year-funded research studentship in Computational Linguistics. The successful candidate is expected to carry out research in the domain of spatial reasoning for question answering. We are looking for candidates with a good honours degree in Computational Linguistics, Computer Science or Information Sciences, with programming skills and some experience in Natural Language Processing.
Required skills: * degree in Computational Linguistics, Computer Science or Information Sciences * experience with at least one of the following: Java, Perl, C++, .NET * experience in Natural Language Processing * good command of the English language
Desirable skills: * Master's degree in Computational Linguistics, Computer Science or Information Sciences * experience in question answering, information extraction and/or spatial reasoning * familiarity with a wide range of programming environments and operating systems
Applications must include: * completed application form (available at http://clg.wlv.ac.uk/jobs/jobs.php) * CV * copy of university degree (in English) * copy of transcript listing all university marks (in English) * evidence of postgraduate qualification if applicable * a covering letter in which candidates explain why they have applied for the studentship, give details of their research interests/experience, background, programming skills and an outline of any experience in Natural Language Processing or Linguistics.
Applications should be made both by email and surface mail. The closing date for applications is 23rd November 2006. The short-listed applicants will be interviewed by email and telephone in the week beginning 27th November 2006.
The studentship includes a maintenance grant of 10,000 GBP a year and also covers the tuition fees for 3 years.
Web Address for Applications: http://clg.wlv.ac.http://uk/jobs/jobs.php
Mailing Address for Applications: Attn: Mr. Constantin Orasan School of Humanities, Languages and Social Sciences Stafford St, University of Wolverhampton Wolverhampton West Midlands WV1 1SB United Kingdom
Applications are due by: 23-Nov-2006
Contact Information: Mr. Constantin Orasan c.orasanwlv.ac.uk Phone:+44 (0) 1902 322 623
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