16.3016, Jobs: Computational Linguistics: Researcher, Saarland U

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Subject: 16.3016, Jobs: Computational Linguistics: Researcher, Saarland U

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Date: 14-Oct-2005
From: Ivana Kruijff-Korbayova < korbay at coli.uni-sb.de >
Subject: Computational Linguistics: Researcher, Saarland University, Germany 

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Date: Tue, 18 Oct 2005 16:36:33
From: Ivana Kruijff-Korbayova < korbay at coli.uni-sb.de >
Subject: Computational Linguistics: Researcher, Saarland University, Germany 

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University or Organization: Saarland University 
Department: Computational Linguistics and Phonetics
Job Rank: Researcher  
Specialty Areas: Computational Linguistics; Dialogue System Development,
Processing Natural Language 
Required Language(s): English (eng); German, Standard (deu) 

Description:

The Department of Computational Linguistics, Saarland University, in
Saarbruecken, Germany, is seeking to fill a research position for a dialogue
system developer in the context of TALK, an EU-funded research project in the
area of developing flexible and adaptive multimodal dialogue systems in the
information-state update paradigm. Within the TALK project, our group is
concentrating on flexible dialogue management based on  collaborative problem
solving, and contextually adaptive system output presentation.  For more
information about the TALK project see http://www.talk-project.org/ 

An ideal candidate will have a degree in computational linguistics or
similar area, solid Java programming skills, and previous experience in
building interactive systems based on natural language conversation. Highly
valued personal qualities include creativity, open-mindedness, team spirit
and leadership abilities.  We particularly invite applicants with a 
completed Ph.D. degree or comparable level of experience, although
applicants who have completed an M.Sc. (or equivalent) degree only recently
are also welcome if they have the required qualifications.  

The earliest starting date of the position is January 2006.  The initial
duration of the contract will be until December 2006, which may be renewed,
contingent on continuing funding. 

The salary will be in the BATIIa category according to German tariff
conditions, which means a monthly salary ranging between approx. 2500 and
3800 Euro (subject to approx. 30-40% deduction for tax and health- and
social-insurance); the exact salary will depend on qualifications as well
as age and marital status (we can provide more precise information upon
inquiry). 

Applications should be sent by 1 November 1 2005. We will consider also
applications arriving after this date until the position is filled.  

When applying, please send your CV, list of publications, research interest
summary, statement of interest in the TALK project and at least three
references.

Please send electronic applications (preferably in PDF format) and
inquiries to jobs-cl2 at coli.uni-sb.de  Hard copies can be sent to the
address below. 

Ivana Kruijff-Korbayova
Dept. of Computational Linguistics and Phonetics
Saarland University
Postfach 15 11 50 
D-66041 Saarbruecken
Germany

Saarland University strives to increase involvement of women in this
research area, and therefore encourages women in particular to apply.
Persons with disabilities will be given priority in case of equal
qualification. 

For more information about the Department of Computational Linguistics and
Phonetics see http://www.coli.uni-sb.de/. The TALK project is carried out
in the group of Prof. Manfred Pinkal.  Within the TALK project, we
cooperate very closely with DFKI, Bosch and BMW.  Other partners with whom
we have been cooperating in TALK or in other research activities include
for example Edinburgh University, Gothenburg University, and the 
University of California at Berkeley. 

For more information about Saarland University see http://www.uni-saarland.de/ 
For more information about Saarbruecken see http://www.saarbruecken.de/ 
For more information about the Saarland see http://www.saarland.de/

Address for Applications:

	Dr. Ing. Ivana Kruijff-Korbayova 
	Dept. of Computational Linguistics and Phonetics 
	Saarland University 
	Saarbruecken 66040 
	Germany  

Application Deadline: Open until filled.

Contact Information:

	Dr. Ing. Ivana Kruijff-Korbayova 
	Email: jobs-cl2 at coli.uni-sb.de 
	Phone: 49681 3024501 
	Fax: 49681 3024351 
	Website: http://www.coli.uni-saarland.de

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