Post-Doctoral & PhD Research Positions @ Centre for Next Generation Localisation, Ireland

[Josef van Genabith]

Localisation is the adaptation of digital content to culture, locale and 
linguistic environment. The Centre for Next Generation Localisation 
(CNGL) is a large Academia-Industry partnership, funded by Science 
Foundation Ireland and Industry Partners, with over 100 researchers 
developing novel technologies addressing the key localisation challenges 
of volume, access and personalisation.
The major research strands within the CNGL are Integrated Language 
Technologies (ILT), Digital Content Management (DCM), Localisation 
Technologies and Processes (LOC) and Systems Framework (SF). We are 
currently recruiting:
Post-Doctoral Research Positions:
3 Post-Doctoral Positions in ILT (MT, NLP)
1 Post-Doctoral Position in DCM (Ontology Induction)
3 Post-Doctoral Positions in LOC (Workflow, Translation, Multilingual 
Content)
Post-Doctoral positions are for 3 years (1 year contract initially). 
Salary: €38,623-45,401 per annum (depending on experience). Starting 
dates: now – November 2008.

PhD Studentship Research Positions:
5 PhD Studentships in ILT (MT, NLP)
5 PhD Studentships in DCM (IR/IE, QA, Ontology Induction)
8 PhD Studentships in LOC (Workflow, Translation, Multilingual Content)

PhD positions are typically for 4 years. Stipend: €16,000 (tax free) 
plus payment of registration fees. Starting dates: now – November 2008.

CNGL provides state-of-the-art research facilities and supports travel 
to present at conferences. Please visit 
http://www.cngl.ie/vacancies.html for more detailed information on each 
position.
The successful candidates will join well established research groups at 
Dublin City University, Trinity College Dublin, University College 
Dublin and University of Limerick, Ireland.
Deadline for applications: 31st August 2008
To apply send CV and contact details of 2 referees to info at cngl.ie 
<mailto:info at cngl.ie> quoting the appropriate reference (see 
http://www.cngl.ie/vacancies.html). Please also use for informal inquiries.
*Ríona Finn*,* *Administrator, Centre for Next Generation Localisation, 
Dublin City University, Dublin 9, Ireland
Tel: +353 (0)1 700 6707 Fax: +353 (0)1 700 5442 Mob: +353 (0)87 623 4464
Web: *http://www.cngl.ie* Email: *rfinn at computing.dcu.ie* 
<mailto:rfinn at computing.dcu.ie>