Dale Gerdemann (dg@sfs.nphil.uni-tuebingen.de)
Wed, 15 Apr 1998 15:08:22 +0200
Position Announcement The Division of Computational Linguistics in the Dept. of Linguistics at the University of Tuebingen, Germany is seeking applications for two externally-funded research positions. The research projects will focus on the following tasks: 1. Application of finite-state and context-free techniques for natural language parsing, text annotation and document conversion. 2. Conversion of dictionaries into on-line accessible SGML/HTML documents and adaption of bilingual dictionaries (English-German and French-German) for on-line translation assistance. Applicants should have expertise and research experience in one or more of the following areas: finite-state parsing document conversion into SGML/HTML computational lexicography and have solid programming experience in one or more of the following: C++/STL CGI Programming Scripting Languages (Perl, etc) Java/Java Script. The positions are at the rank of "Wissenschaftlicher Mitarbeiter" (M.A.,M.Sc., Diplom or Ph.D. required). The salary is on the German payscale of BAT IIa (minimum of 65 000 DM per year). Current funding for the two positions will extend until December 31, 1999 -- with the possibility of renewal for at least one position beyond 1999. Successful candidates would be expected to take up the positions as soon as possible. Applications should include CV, an outline of research experience/interests, and names and addresses of two referees. A sample publication representative of the applicant's research expertise would be helpful. Applications should be sent by mail or email to the address below. Applications received by May 8, 1998 will receive full consideration, although interviews may start at any time. Dale Gerdemann and Erhard W. Hinrichs Seminar fuer Sprachwissenschaft, Abt. Computerlinguistik Eberhard-Karls Universitaet Tuebingen Wilhelmstr. 113 D-72074 Tuebingen, Germany email: dg@sfs.nphil.uni-tuebingen.de In case of equal qualifications, preference will be given to persons with disabilities. The University of Tuebingen strives to increase the representation of female scientists. Women are, therefore, especially encouraged to apply.
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