LINGUIST List 17.3445
Wed Nov 22 2006
Jobs: Computational Linguistics: Researcher, U of Wolverhampton
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1. Constantin
Orasan,
Computational Linguistics: Researcher, University of Wolverhampton, United Kingdom
Message 1: Computational Linguistics: Researcher, University of Wolverhampton, United Kingdom
Date: 22-Nov-2006
From: Constantin Orasan <c.orasanwlv.ac.uk>
Subject: Computational Linguistics: Researcher, University of Wolverhampton, United Kingdom
University or Organization: University of Wolverhampton Department: Reseach Group in Computational Linguistics Web Address: http://clg.wlv.ac.uk Job Rank: Researcher Specialty Areas: Computational Linguistics; Question Answering
Description:
Reference: A4642 Salary: £19,430 - £25,184* pa or £29,211 - £37,521* pa (level of appointment dependent on qualifications and experience)
As postdoctoral research fellow/senior research fellow you will work on a EU funded project to develop a system for question answering learning technologies in a multilingual and multimodal environment, focusing on implementation of various components, as well as evaluation of the system. This is a fixed contract for 30 months. You should have a degree in computer science and a PhD in computational linguistics or equivalent experience. Experience in Natural Language Processing (NLP) techniques and programming are required, as well as familiarity with Question Answering, Information Extraction and Machine Learning techniques for language processing. Publications in good journals, experience with grant applications and working with the industry, native or near native proficiency in English are a plus. For appointment at Senior Research Fellow level you will need to demonstrate a very good publications record, grant applications experience, and potential leadership qualities.
Required skills: * PhD or equivalent research experience/output in Computational Linguistics/Natural Language Processing * Experience with Question Answering and/or Information Extraction * Experience with at least one of the following programming languages C, C#, Perl or Java * Experience with machine learning for computational linguistics
Desirable skills: * Experience working with ontologies * Experience with database programming * Good journal publications
Applications should include a completed application form, CV, and covering letter in which the candidates explain why they have applied for the position and give details of their research interests/experience and background. Candidates should also give the names of three referees with their email addresses and telephone numbers. The interviews are scheduled to take place in the January 2007, and the starting date is no later than 1st March 2007.
For informal inquiries, please contact Mr. Constantin Orasan (C.Orasanwlv.ac.uk Phone: +44 1902 322623 Fax: +44 1902 323542
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