26.2587, Support: Computational Linguistics / Sweden

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LINGUIST List: Vol-26-2587. Fri May 22 2015. ISSN: 1069 - 4875.

Subject: 26.2587, Support: Computational Linguistics / Sweden

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Date: Fri, 22 May 2015 13:20:59
From: Shalom Lappin [shalom.lappin at kcl.ac.uk]
Subject: Computational Linguistics, PhD, University of Gothenburg, Sweden

 Institution/Organization: University of Gothenburg 
Department: Philosophy, Linguistics, and Theory of Science 
Web Address: http://flov.gu.se/english 

Level: PhD 

Specialty Areas: Computational Linguistics 

Description:

The Centre for Linguistic Theory and Studies in Probability at the University of Gothenburg is offering one or more funded PhD positions, to begin in September 2015.

Type of employment: Fixed-term employment, 48 months

Extent: 100 %

Location: Department of Philosophy, Linguistics and Theory of Science, Gothenburg

The department of Philosophy, Linguistics and Theory of Science was formed on January 1st 2009 and is active within the areas of linguistics, practical and theoretical philosophy, logic and the philosophy of science.

The Centre for Linguistic Theory and Studies in Probability (CLASP) is based in FLoV at the University of Gothenburg, and is funded by a 10 year grant from the Swedish Research Council (2015-2025). CLASP is devoted to research and advanced training in the application of probabilistic modelling and machine learning methods to core issues in linguistic theory and cognition. It also address topics in dialogue and linguistic interaction. For a description of CLASP see http://flov.gu.se/clasp.

Job Assignments:

The successful candidate is expected to devote her or his time primarily to the completion of obligatory course work and to write a doctoral dissertation. He or she may, however, also undertake a limited amount of teaching, administration or research not directly connected to her or his dissertation topic. Such duties extends the position accordingly.

As the position is funded in part by a research grant from the Swedish Research Council the successful candidate should write her or his doctoral thesis within one of the CLASP's core areas and the research should fit in within the research programme of the centre.

The doctoral student is also expected to participate in the department's activities, such as workshops, seminars and conferences.

Eligibility:

To be eligible for employment as graduate student in Linguistics the applicant has to, at the closing date of the call, meet both the general and the specific entry requirements for the doctoral programme in Linguistics.

The general entry requirements for third-cycle (doctoral) programmes are: a second-cycle qualification/degree and at least 240 higher education (HE) credits for courses of which at least 60 HE credits are awarded in the second-cycle; or equivalent training either in Sweden or abroad.

In addition, admission to the third-cycle programme in General Linguistics at University of Gothenburg also requires the following specific entry requirements:

1. at least 60 HE credits in general linguistics, phonetics, computational linguistics, language technology or logopedics at the second-cycle, of which at least 15 HE credits must be obtained on an independent project, and also at least 90 HE credits in related subjects, such as philosophy, cognitive science, communication, language subjects, or equivalent knowledge;

or

2. at least 90 HE credits in general linguistics, phonetics, computational linguistics, language technology or logopedics, including at least 30 HE credits at the second-cycle, of which 15 HE credits must be obtained on an independent project, or equivalent knowledge.

Also, the Swedish and English skills needed to benefit from Faculty-wide course activities and to be able to actively participate in seminars and similar activities.

For further information about the general and specific requirements please refer to study syllabus at the following link: http://flov.gu.se/english/education/doctoral-studies-third-cycle/postgraduate-subjects 

Application Deadline: 15-Jun-2015 

Web Address for Applications: http://goo.gl/vpTtUj 

Contact Information: 
	Dr. Fredrik Engström 
	fredrik.engstrom at gu.se 
	Phone:46-31-786 6335  

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