LINGUIST List 31.3312
Fri Oct 30 2020
Support: German; Computational Linguistics: PhD, University of Göttingen
Editor for this issue: Becca Morris <beccalinguistlist.org>
Date: 29-Oct-2020
From: Anke Holler <anke.holler
phil.uni-goettingen.de>
Subject: German; Computational Linguistics: PhD, University of Göttingen, Germany
E-mail this message to a friend Department: Institute for Digital Humanities
Web Address:
https://www.uni-goettingen.de/en/597374.html Level: PhD,Open
Institution/Organization: University of Göttingen
Duties: Research,Teaching
Specialty Areas: Computational Linguistics
Required Language(s):
German (deu) Description:
The Institute for Digital Humanities at the Georg-August-University Göttingen invites applications for a research position (male/female/diverse) in Natural Language Processing, Computational Linguistics or Computational Literary Studies with an option for scientific qualification, e.g. PhD.
Renumeration is according to the German TV-L E13 pay scale. The position is full time (currently 39,80 hours per week) but part-time is in principle also possible. The position is open with immediate effect, and the contract will initially be for 2 years. This position was created with the aim of helping to kickstart new DH initiatives at the institute. Subject to obtaining funding, an extension of the position in the context of a research project is intended.
The successful candidate will work in interdisciplinary projects at the intersection of NLP, Linguistics and Literary Studies. Göttingen University is a research-oriented university in the centre of Germany and offers an international and highly interdisciplinary working environment with motivated colleagues and many possibilities for collaboration.
Tasks:
- Development, implementation, evaluation and dissemination of novel algorithms for analyzing natural language, esp. factual and fictional texts
- Compilation and evaluation of large text corpora
- Teaching (currently 4 hours per week during term time)
- Interdisciplinary collaboration, esp. also with colleagues from the Humanities and Social Sciences
- Organization of events, such as talks and workshops
Required Profile:
- MSc/MA in Computational Linguistics, (Applied) Computer Science, Digital Humanities, Data Science or a comparable qualification
- Familiarity with algorithms for analyzing natural language, esp. text data
- Comprehensive knowledge of NLP algorithms and experience with statistical models and machine learning methods
- Programming experience and excellent knowledge of at least one programming language (e.g., Java or Python)
- Very good command of English
- Independence, reliability, ability to learn quickly and good communications skills
- Strong willingness to work interdisciplinary
Knowledge of German and experience with one or more of the following areas would be an advantage: Deep Learning, Pattern Matching, Information Retrieval, Text Mining, Knowledge Representation, Semantic Technologies.
The University of Göttingen is an equal opportunities employer and places particular emphasis on fostering career opportunities for women. Qualified women are therefore strongly encouraged to apply in fields in which they are underrepresented. The university has committed itself to being a family-friendly institution and supports its employees in balancing work and family life. The mission of the University is to employ a greater number of severely handicapped persons. Applications from severely handicapped persons with equivalent qualifications will be given preference.
Applications by 16.11.2020 will receive full consideration.
Please email your application as a pdf file to digitalhumanities
phil.uni-goettingen.de.
By submitting an application you agree that your data will be processed by us for the purpose of filling the positions in accordance with the EU's General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR,
https://gdpr.eu/)
For further information please contact Prof. Dr. Anke Holler or Prof. Dr. Caroline Sporleder (anke.holler
uni-goettingen.de, caroline.sporleder
uni-goettingen.de).
The official job ad in German can be found at the application link provided below.
Applications Deadline: 16-Nov-2020
Mailing Address for Applications:
Attn: digitalhumanities
phil.uni-goettingen.de
Georg-August-Universität Göttingen,
Institut für Digital Humanities,
37073 Göttingen
Germany
Web Address for Applications:
http://www.uni-goettingen.de/de/305402.html?cid=15247 Contact Information:
Prof. Dr. Anke Holler
anke.holler
phil.uni-goettingen.de
Page Updated: 30-Oct-2020