LINGUIST List 26.153
Tue Jan 13 2015
Jobs: Computational Linguistics: Post Doctoral Researcher, University of Gothenburg
Editor for this issue: Andrew Lamont <alamontlinguistlist.org>
Date: 13-Jan-2015
From: Shalom Lappin <shalom.lappin
kcl.ac.uk>
Subject: Computational Linguistics: Post Doctoral Researcher, University of Gothenburg, Gothenburg, Sweden
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Department: Philosophy, Linguistics, and Theory of Science
Job Location: Gothenburg, Sweden
Web Address:
http://flov.gu.se/clasp Job Title: Post Doctoral Researcher
Job Rank: Post Doc; Post Doctoral Researcher
Specialty Areas: Computational Linguistics
Description:
Postdoctoral fellow, one or several, in Computational linguistics
Type of employment: Fixed-term employment, 2 years
Extent: 100%
Location: Department of Philosophy, Linguistics and Theory of Science, Gothenburg
First day of employment: By agreement
Reference number: PER 2014/478
The department of Philosophy, Linguistics and Theory of Science, FLoV, was created 1 January 2009 and consists of the subjects linguistics, practical and theoretical philosophy, logic, and the philosophy of science. Centre for Linguistic Theory and Studies in Probability (CLASP) at FLoV is funded by a ten-year grant from the Swedish Research Council (2015-2025). For a description of CLASP see
http://flov.gu.se/clasp.
Subject area: Computational linguistics
Specific subject description
CLASP is devoted to research and advanced training in the application of probabilistic modeling and machine learning methods to core issues in linguistic theory and cognition. It will also address problems in dialogue and linguistic interaction.
Job assignments
The post doctoral researcher is expected to conduct individual research in CLASP's core areas of research in cooperation with the research group. Apart from research, duties may include mentoring graduate students, course design, and/or teaching-related activities; such supplementary duties will not exceed 20% of the position’s responsibilities.
The holder of the position is expected to carry out the vast majority of her/his research in Gothenburg and to actively participate in the research group's workshops, seminars, and conferences.
Eligibility
A doctoral degree is compulsory for a position as a post doctoral researcher at the University of Gothenburg. The doctoral thesis should be in a relevant area according to the specific position stated here. Since the post doctoral researcher position is designed to give new PhDs the opportunity to strengthen and develop their scholarly proficiency, priority will be given to those whose doctoral degree was granted within 3 years of the application closing date. The employment as postdoctoral described in Appointments procedure for teachers at the University of Gothenburg.
Assessment
Scientific proficiency is the most important criterion for assessment, and special attention will be given to the applicant’s PhD thesis and other publications, and to her/his research plan. Priority will be given to applicants whose research plan and prior work strengthen the research group’s and the project overall. Documented good interpersonal skills and good skills in terms of planning and organizing research and communicating their own research results is also meritorious.
The applicant shall in addition to the project plan, cited documents and other documents provide contact information for two academics familiar with the research work of the applicant, for further contact/reference. The recruitment process may also include interviews.
Application Deadline: 17-Feb-2015
Web Address for Applications:
http://www.gu.se/english/about_the_university/announcements-in-the-job-application-portal/?languageId=0&disableRedirect=true&id=19144&Dnr=669170&Type=E Contact Information:
Professor Shalom Lappin
Email: shalom.lappin
kcl.ac.uk
Phone: 44-20-7848 2541
Page Updated: 13-Jan-2015