26.153, Jobs: Computational Linguistics: Post Doctoral Researcher, University of Gothenburg

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Subject: 26.153, Jobs: Computational Linguistics: Post Doctoral Researcher, University of Gothenburg

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Date: Tue, 13 Jan 2015 14:19:26
From: Shalom Lappin [shalom.lappin at kcl.ac.uk]
Subject: Computational Linguistics: Post Doctoral Researcher, University of Gothenburg, Gothenburg, Sweden

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University or Organization: University of Gothenburg 
Department: Philosophy, Linguistics, and Theory of Science
Job Location: Gothenburg, Sweden 
Web Address: http://flov.gu.se/clasp
Job Title: Post Doctoral Researcher
Job Rank: Post Doc; Post Doctoral Researcher

Specialty Areas: Computational Linguistics 

Description:

Postdoctoral fellow, one or several, in Computational linguistics

Type of employment: Fixed-term employment, 2 years
Extent: 100%
Location: Department of Philosophy, Linguistics and Theory of Science,
Gothenburg
First day of employment: By agreement
Reference number: PER 2014/478

The department of Philosophy, Linguistics and Theory of Science, FLoV, was
created 1 January 2009 and consists of the subjects linguistics, practical and
theoretical philosophy, logic, and the philosophy of science. Centre for
Linguistic Theory and Studies in Probability (CLASP) at FLoV is funded by a
ten-year grant from the Swedish Research Council (2015-2025). For a
description of CLASP see http://flov.gu.se/clasp.

Subject area: Computational linguistics

Specific subject description

CLASP is devoted to research and advanced training in the application of
probabilistic modeling and machine learning methods to core issues in
linguistic theory and cognition. It will also address problems in dialogue and
linguistic interaction.

Job assignments

The post doctoral researcher is expected to conduct individual research in
CLASP's core areas of research in cooperation with the research group. Apart
from research, duties may include mentoring graduate students, course design,
and/or teaching-related activities; such supplementary duties will not exceed
20% of the position’s responsibilities.

The holder of the position is expected to carry out the vast majority of
her/his research in Gothenburg and to actively participate in the research
group's workshops, seminars, and conferences.

Eligibility

A doctoral degree is compulsory for a position as a post doctoral researcher
at the University of Gothenburg. The doctoral thesis should be in a relevant
area according to the specific position stated here. Since the post doctoral
researcher position is designed to give new PhDs the opportunity to strengthen
and develop their scholarly proficiency, priority will be given to those whose
doctoral degree was granted within 3 years of the application closing date.
The employment as postdoctoral described in Appointments procedure for
teachers at the University of Gothenburg.

Assessment

Scientific proficiency is the most important criterion for assessment, and
special attention will be given to the applicant’s PhD thesis and other
publications, and to her/his research plan. Priority will be given to
applicants whose research plan and prior work strengthen the research group’s
and the project overall. Documented good interpersonal skills and good skills
in terms of planning and organizing research and communicating their own
research results is also meritorious.

The applicant shall in addition to the project plan, cited documents and other
documents provide contact information for two academics familiar with the
research work of the applicant, for further contact/reference. The recruitment
process may also include interviews.

Application Deadline: 17-Feb-2015 

Web Address for Applications: http://www.gu.se/english/about_the_university/announcements-in-the-job-application-portal/?languageId=0&disableRedirect=true&id=19144&Dnr=669170&Type=E 
Contact Information:
	Professor Shalom Lappin 
	Email: shalom.lappin at kcl.ac.uk 
	Phone: 44-20-7848 2541 

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