19.3769, Jobs: Computational Ling, Machine Learning: Post Doc, Northwestern U

[LINGUIST Network]

LINGUIST List: Vol-19-3769. Tue Dec 09 2008. ISSN: 1068 - 4875.

Subject: 19.3769, Jobs: Computational Ling, Machine Learning: Post Doc, Northwestern U

Moderators: Anthony Aristar, Eastern Michigan U <aristar at linguistlist.org>
            Helen Aristar-Dry, Eastern Michigan U <hdry at linguistlist.org>
 
Reviews: Randall Eggert, U of Utah  
         <reviews at linguistlist.org> 

Homepage: http://linguistlist.org/

The LINGUIST List is funded by Eastern Michigan University, 
and donations from subscribers and publishers.

Editor for this issue: Luiza Newlin Lukowicz <luiza at linguistlist.org>
================================================================  

The LINGUIST List strongly encourages employers to use
non-discriminatory standards in hiring policy. In particular we urge
that employers do not discriminate on the grounds of race, ethnicity,
nationality, age, religion, gender, or sexual orientation. However, we
have no means of enforcing these standards.

Job seekers should pay special attention to language in ads regarding
employment requirements and are encouraged to consult our international
employment page http://linguistlist.org/jobs/jobnet.html. This page has been set 
up so that people can report on the employment standards of various countries.

To post to LINGUIST, use our convenient web form at
http://linguistlist.org/LL/posttolinguist.html.

===========================Directory==============================  

1)
Date: 08-Dec-2008
From: Stefan Kaufmann < kaufmann at northwestern.edu >
Subject: Computational Linguistics, Machine Learning: Post Doc, Northwestern University, IL, USA

 

	
-------------------------Message 1 ---------------------------------- 
Date: Tue, 09 Dec 2008 11:18:18
From: Stefan Kaufmann [kaufmann at northwestern.edu]
Subject: Computational Linguistics, Machine Learning: Post Doc, Northwestern University, IL, USA

E-mail this message to a friend:
http://linguistlist.org/issues/emailmessage/verification.cfm?iss=19-3769.html&submissionid=198947&topicid=7&msgnumber=1
  


University or Organization: Northwestern University 
Job Location: Illinois, USA 
Job Rank: Post Doc  

Specialty Areas: Computational Linguistics; Machine Learning


Description:

Postdoctoral Position in Computational Linguistics
'Language and Political Behavior' Northwestern University

Pending availability of funding, the Analytical Crisis and Reputation
Management group at Northwestern University is seeking to fill a
postdoctoral research position for the project 'Language and Political
Behavior.' This project brings together researchers from the Departments of
Linguistics and Managerial Economics and Decision Sciences as part of the
Northwestern Institute in Complex Systems (NICO).  Its goal is to analyze
written and spoken text in business and politics in order to detect and
trace issues and opinions, tonality of documents, and to explore the
relationship between linguistic output and voting patterns, interest group
positioning and survey data. The project also explores applications to
political and reputational risk management.

Candidates should hold a doctoral degree in Linguistics, Computer Science,
or a related area. Requirements include: (i) a solid theoretical background
and practical experience in quantitative methods in computational
linguistics and/or information retrieval; (ii) excellent programming
skills; and (iii) a strong motivation and proven ability to work and
publish collaboratively.

The position is available immediately. The initial appointment will be for
12 months, with the possibility of extension by another 12 months, subject
to performance and availability of funding. Financial compensation will be
competitive and commensurate with the candidate's qualification.

Applicants should arrange for two letters of reference to be sent directly
to the same address. For full consideration, application materials
including letters should arrive no later than January 31, 2009. For further
information, contact Stefan Kaufmann at kaufmann at northwestern.edu.

Northwestern University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action
Employer, and applications from minority and women candidates are
especially welcome. Hiring is contingent upon eligibility to work in the
United States.


Application Deadline: 31-Jan-2009 (Open until filled)
Mailing Address for Applications: 
	Justin Heinze 
	586 Donald P. Jacobs Center 
	2001 Sheridan Road 
	Evanston, IL 60208 
	USA  
Email Address for Applications: j-heinze at kellogg.northwestern.edu 
Contact Information:
	Stefan Kaufmann 
	Email: kaufmann at northwestern.edu 





-----------------------------------------------------------
LINGUIST List: Vol-19-3769