28.1401, Support: Computational Linguistics / Germany

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Subject: 28.1401, Support:  Computational Linguistics / Germany

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Date: Tue, 21 Mar 2017 13:52:51
From: David Schlangen [david.schlangen at uni-bielefeld.de]
Subject: Computational Linguistics: PhD, Bielfeld University, Germany

 Institution/Organization: Bielefeld University 
Department: Linguistics and Literary Studies 
Web Address: http://www.uni-bielefeld.de/(en)/lili/startseite/fakultaet.html 

Level: PhD 

Duties: Research,Teaching
 
Specialty Areas: Computational Linguistics 
 

Description:

Bielefeld University invites applications for ONE PhD position
(''wissenschaftliche/r Mitarbeiter/in'', 50%) starting in 2017. Deadline for
Applications: April 13 2017. Earliest starting time: July 1st 2017.
The successful candidate will be member of the Computational Linguistics /
Dialogue Systems Group at the Faculty for Linguistics and Literature of the
University, and will be supervised by Prof. David Schlangen. A current focus
of this group is incremental dialogue processing, with a particular interest
in perceptually grounded incremental interpretation and generation [1].
Interest in these topics or generally in dialogue systems and human/machine
interaction will be expected of the candidate.

Ideal candidates have an excellent degree in Computational Linguistics,
Linguistics, or Computer Science, and have shown ability for conducting
original research. Prior work on dialogue systems, spoken language processing,
or vision/language processing would be a definite plus. Good programming
skills are important, a keen interest in problem solving and research is
essential. 
Funding is provided by a 50 % position as Research Assistant
(''wissenschaftliche/r Mitarbeiter/in'', TVL-13 payscale; 50 % amounts to
between 1,700 - 2,500 € p.m., depending on age and experience [2]), which
comes with a teaching requirement of 2 hours per semester. The contract will
be for 3 years. The selected candidate is expected to have written a PhD
thesis by the end of the contract.
[ Official German text here:
https://www.uni-bielefeld.de/Universitaet/Aktuelles/Stellenausschreibungen/Anz
eigen/Wiss/wiss17054.pdf ]

BACKGROUND

The Computational Linguistics / Dialogue Systems Group (DSG) was established
in 2010 as part of the Faculty of Linguistics and Literature at Bielefeld
University.

Bielefeld is a mid-sized city in the center of Germany. It is a pretty, quiet
place, surrounded by beautiful forests offering many possibilites for
recreational outdoor activities. Bielefeld is connected to Germany's
high-speed rail system, and its central location means that most metropolitan
areas in Germany (Berlin, Dusseldorf / Cologne, Frankfurt, Hamburg) can be
reached easily.

APPLICATION

To apply, please send (in electronic form, as one single PDF):
- a statement of research interests and/or a sketch of a possible PhD project
within the parameters explained above;
- a CV, including details of research experience, if any;
- copy of course transcripts (class titles & grades) and, if already in hand,
graduation documents
- if applicable, (links to) sample publications and / or sample programming
code; and 
- names and details of at least two referees to the address below.

Deadline for Applications: April 13 2017. Later applications may be
considered, if position not yet filled. 

Applications from applicants with severe disabilities, or equivalent, are
expressly encouraged. Bielefeld University has repeatedly been awarded for its
successes in working towards gender equality, and is a certified ''family
friendly University''. Applications from women are strongly encouraged,
especially in the areas of technology, IT, and manufacturing. Applications
will be dealt with in accordance to state laws.

Information about current projects and publications can be found at http://www.dsg-bielefeld.de.


Application Deadline: 13-Apr-2017 

Mailing Address for Applications:
	Attn: Prof. Dr. David Schlangen 
	Faculty of Linguistics / Bielefeld University 
	PO Box 10 01 31 
	Bielefeld 33501 
	Germany 
	
Contact Information: 
	Prof. Dr. David Schlangen 
	Faculty of Linguistics and Literature
	and Excellence Cluster ''Cognitive Interaction Technology'' (CITEC)
	Bielefeld University
	Postfach/Postbox 10 01 31 
	D-33501 Bielefeld
	Germany
	david.schlangen at uni-bielefeld.de



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