18.3607, Jobs: Computational Ling: Post Doc, Queen Mary University of London

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Date: 03-Dec-2007
From: ruth kempson < ruth.kempson at kcl.ac.uk >
Subject: Computational Linguistics: Post Doc, Queen Mary University of London, United Kingdom

 

	
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Subject: Computational Linguistics: Post Doc, Queen Mary University of London, United Kingdom
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University or Organization: Queen Mary University of London 
Department: Computer Science
Web Address: http://www.dcs.qmul.ac.uk/researchgp/imc/

Job Rank: Post Doc  

Specialty Areas: Cognitive Science; Computational Linguistics; Research Assistant


Description:

Research Assistant in Computational Linguistics, Ref: 07473/KR

The Interaction, Media and Communication group (IMC) in the Department of
Computer Science at Queen Mary University of London is seeking a full time
researcher to work for one year starting 1 January 2008 or as soon as
possible thereafter on a new ESRC interdisciplinary project 'Dynamics of
Conversational Dialogue', a joint project between King's College London
Philosophy Department and Queen Mary Computer Science Department.

The primary focus of the 3-year project is on ellipsis, in particular on
the way in which, in conversation, turns are routinely fragmented and
distributed across interlocutors. The goal of the project is to develop,
implement and test a model of dialogue which reflects as closely as
possible the incremental nature of human language processing. Further
information about the project can be found at:
http://www.kcl.ac.uk/research/groups/ds/projects.html

The ideal candidate will be a computational linguist or cognitive scientist
with an interest in computational semantics and pragmatics of dialogue and
experience in Prolog-based linguistic parsing and psycholinguistic
experimentation. The position requires a postgraduate qualification in
computational linguistics, cognitive science, natural language processing,
or equivalent. Applications should have a demonstrated capacity to define
and implement a Prolog-based parser/generator and to conduct individual and
collaborative research consonant with an interest in developing
implemented, incremental computational models of conversational dialogue.

Salary will be in the range of £27,813-£32,690 per annum depending on
qualifications and experience. Please note that this post is subject to
approval. Candidates must be able to demonstrate their eligibility to work
in the UK in accordance with the Asylum and Immigration Act 1999.

More information about the IMC group at Queen Mary can be found at
www.dcs.qmul.ac.uk/researchgp/imc and the Dynamic Syntax group in the
Philosophy Department at Kings College at http://semantics.dcs.kcl.ac.uk/ldsnl/

Informal inquiries to Dr. Pat Healey: ph at dcs.qmul.ac.uk  Further details
and application form can be obtained from the Human Resources website on:
http://www.hr.qmul.ac.uk/vacancies/
Completed application forms with full CV and three independent references
should be returned preferably by email to suew at dcs.qmul.ac.uk or by post to
Sue White at the address given below.  

We intend to interview short-listed applicants on  Thursday 20th December.
Please notify us in your covering letter if you could not attend interview
on this date.


Application Deadline: 14-Dec-2007 
Mailing Address for Applications:
	Ms Sue White 
	Department Computer Science 
	Queen Mary University of London 
	Mile End Road 
	London E1 4NS 
	United Kingdom  
Web Address for Applications: http://www.hr.qmul.ac.uk/vacancies/ 
Contact Information:
	Dr Patrick Healey 
	Email: ph at dcs.qmul.ac.uk 
	Phone: 0044 207882 5211 
	Fax: 0044 208980 6533 




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