LINGUIST List 24.2868
Mon Jul 15 2013
Jobs: German; Comp Ling; Text/Corpus Ling: Researcher, University of Potsdam
Editor for this issue: Sarah Fox
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Date: 14-Jul-2013
From: Ulrike Demske <udemske
uni-potsdam.de>
Subject: German; Computational Linguistics; Text/Corpus Linguistics: Researcher, University of Potsdam, Potsdam, Germany
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University or Organization: University of Potsdam
Department: German Department
Job Location: Potsdam, Germany
Web Address:
http://www.uni-potsdam.de
Job Rank: Researcher
Specialty Areas: Computational Linguistics; Text/Corpus Linguistics
Required Language(s):
German (deu)
Description:
The research group 'Referenzkorpus Frühneuhochdeutsch' at the University of Potsdam, Germany, invites applications from (computational) linguists (M.Sc. or equivalent) for a research position (part-time, salary according to TV-L E13). The starting date for the position is October 1st, 2013 or as soon as possible. The position is open until filled.
The project aims at building a morphologically and syntactically annotated corpus of Early New High German. The key duties of the position include the following responsibilities:
- Developing, updating and maintaining a treebank of Early New High German
- Critical survey and testing of alternative tools for treebank annotation
- Close cooperation with associated research groups at the locations in Bochum/Germany and Halle/Germany
Applicants should demonstrate the following skills:
- Solid knowledge of UNIX/LINUX
- Experience with MySQL and other relational databases
- Good command of German
- Good organizational and analytical skills- Good communication skills
Applications should include a CV, an outline of research experience as well as a list with possible referees. The initial period of appointment for this position is until March 31, 2015 with the possibility of renewal depending on funding and performance.
Application Deadline: (Open until filled)
Email Address for Applications: udemske
uni-potsdam.de
Contact Information:
Prof. Dr. Ulrike Demske
Email: udemske
uni-potsdam.de
Page Updated: 15-Jul-2013