25.4896, Support: Computational Ling, Lang Documentation, Morphology, Phonetics, Psycholing, Text/Corpus Ling / Canada

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Subject: 25.4896, Support: Computational Ling, Lang Documentation, Morphology, Phonetics, Psycholing, Text/Corpus Ling / Canada

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Date: Wed, 03 Dec 2014 21:58:26
From: Antti Arppe [arppe at ualberta.ca]
Subject: Computational Linguistics, Language Documentation, Morphology, Phonetics, Psycholinguistics, Text/Corpus Linguistics: MSc / PhD Student, University of Alberta, Canada

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 Institution/Organization: University of Alberta 
Department: Linguistics 
Web Address: http://linguistics.ualberta.ca 

Level: Open 

Duties: Research

Specialty Areas: Computational Linguistics; Language Documentation; Morphology; Phonetics; Psycholinguistics; Text/Corpus Linguistics 
Indigenous Languages 

Description:

The Department of Linguistics at the University of Alberta is offering a graduate student position at either the MSc (2 years) or PhD (4 years) level in its graduate program, beginning in September 2015 within the research project 21st Century Tools for Indigenous Languages, funded by a SSHRC Partnership Development Grant.

Currently, we are developing a prototype computational model of the morphology and lexis of Plains Cree, which can be used to create software applications such as an intelligent electronic dictionary, a spell-checker, language learning and practice tools, and a word form analyzer and generator, in order to facilitate the use of Plains Cree in all spheres of life by community members.
This project is associated with several laboratories within the Department of Linguistics and is led by:
- Dr. Antti Arppe (Alberta Language Technology Laboratory: ALTLAB)
- Dr. Jordan Lachler (Canadian Indigenous Languages and Literacy Development Institute: CILLDI)
- Dr. Juhani Järvikivi (Centre for Comparative Psycholinguistics: CCP), and
- Dr. Timothy Mills (ALTLab, Alberta Phonetics Laboratory: APhL).

Duties and responsibilities:
Alongside studies in the Department's graduate program, the graduate student will participate in developing:
- a computational model of the morphology for Plains Cree (and/or another indigenous language in North America) and subsequent computer-aided writing, reading, and language learning applications; and/or
- text-to-speech synthesis, aiming at supporting the retention and revitalization of these languages; and/or
- evaluation measures for either type of applications.

Requirements:
The position necessarily requires:
- a keen interest in North American Indigenous languages;
- a Bachelor's or Master's degree in a relevant field; and
- meeting the general entrance requirements to the Department's graduate program (http://www.linguistics.ualberta.ca/Graduate/Admissions.aspx)
We will prefer candidates with:
- experience in and knowledge of the phonetics/phonology and/or morphosyntax of indigenous languages (in particular Plains Cree and other Algonquian or North American indigenous languages); and/or
- experience in computational linguistics and natural language processing (e.g. finite-state transducers, speech technology); and/or
- interest or experience in the evaluation of text-to-speech systems and/or experimental study of language.

We offer:
- an opportunity to personally contribute to the practical retention of linguistic diversity;
- opportunities for well-rounded, comprehensive training in empirical research methods in field linguistics, psycholinguistics and corpus linguistics as well as in language technology; and
- a chance to participate in a international research project involving collaboration with leading research centers in the development of language technology and research on indigenous languages (Giellatekno Institute, University of Tromsø (http://giellatekno.uit.no/english.html).

How to apply:
To apply, send by email to Dr. Antti Arppe (arppe at ualberta.ca):
- a brief statement of research interests and relevant background;
- curriculum vitae (including possible publications and presentations);
- transcripts of university studies; and
- at least two confidential academic letters of reference delivered directly to Dr. Arppe by the referees.

We will start considering applications in December 2014. The position is open until filled, but we urge applications to be submitted by Friday Jan 2, 2015, in order to meet the Linguistics departmental regular graduate application deadline on Friday, Jan 9, 2015.

For further information, please consult the the project website: http://altlab.artsrn.ualberta.ca/ and contact Dr. Antti Arppe (arppe at ualberta.ca). 

Application Deadline: 02-Jan-2015 

Mailing Address for Applications:
	Attn: Dr. Antti Arppe 
	2-40 Assiniboia Hall 
	Department of Linguistics, University of Alberta 
	Edmonton Alberta T6G 2E7 
	Canada 

Contact Information: 
	Dr. Antti Arppe 
	arppe at ualberta.ca 
	Phone:+1-780-492-1935  

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