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The Department of Lexical Studies at the Institute for the German
Language (IDS) located in Mannheim, Germany, is developing a
comprehensive, electronic information system for the lexicon of
contemporary German (<i>elexiko </i>- Wissen ueber Woerter [Knowledge
About Words]). This project is seeking a programmer/computational
linguist for a part-time position for the duration of two years
commencing January 1, 2006.<br>
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<i>Elexiko </i>is a corpus-based "dictionary" compiled on the
basis of scientific conceptions; at the same time, <i>elexiko </i>will
also publish further lexicographic research results from additional IDS
projects.<br>
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Job description:<br>
* The further development and programming of the editorial interface of
the data base (especially the user interface);<br>
* Optimization of the XML-Editors for the examination of lexemes;<br>
* Programming of style sheets for viewing on-line articles from XML
instances;<br>
* Support of the technical realization of the lexicographic network
concept and development of reference management.<br>
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Salary:<br>
* BAT IIa (50%) (German Statutory Salary Scale)<br>
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Qualifications:<br>
* MA/MSc, preferably in computational linguistics or computer
science;<br>
* Several years of experience with XML and related technologies, in
particular, XSLT;<br>
* In addition, proficient data base knowledge (ORACLE) is required,
especially the command of PL/SQL. Practical experience with the use of
Oracle XML Development Kits (XDK) is advantageous. <br>
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The Institute for the German Language strives to maintain its balanced
relationship of female and male employees; therefore, applications of
qualified female scientists are particularly welcome. Applications of
eligible disabled and those similarly challenged according to SGB IX
(German Social Welfare Law) are encouraged.<br>
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See
<a href="http://www.elexiko.de/" eudora="autourl">http://www.elexiko.de</a>
for further project information. Please send applications by Nov. 15, 2005, to:<br><br>
Director<br>
Institut fuer Deutsche Sprache<br>
Postfach 10 16 21<br>
D-68016 Mannheim<br><br>
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Institut fuer Deutsche Sprache<br>
Postfach 10 16 21<br>
68016 Mannheim<br>
Germany<br>
<a href="http://www.ids-mannheim.de/" eudora="autourl">http://www.ids-mannheim.de<br>
</a>0049-(0)621-15810<br><br>
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