29.1408, Jobs: Computational Linguistics: Post Doc, Boston College

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Subject: 29.1408, Jobs: Computational Linguistics: Post Doc, Boston College

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Date: Mon, 02 Apr 2018 11:59:31
From: Emily Prud'hommeaux [prudhome at bc.edu]
Subject: Computational Linguistics: Post Doc, Boston College, Massachusetts, USA

 
University or Organization: Boston College 
Department: Computer Science
Job Location: Massachusetts, USA 
Job Title: Postdoctoral Researcher
Job Rank: Post Doc

Specialty Areas: Computational Linguistics; Natural Language Processing


Description:

The department of Computer Science at Boston College invites applications for
a postdoctoral position in natural language processing for the 2018-2019
academic year with the possibility of renewal through 2020. The postdoc will
work with both faculty and clinicians on applications of natural language
processing and speech signal processing for health and accessibility.

Required minimum qualifications:

- PhD in computer science, computational linguistics, or an allied field
- Advanced coursework in machine learning and NLP
- Previous publications in NLP and CL venues

Additional preferred qualifications:
 
- Experience mentoring or supervising undergraduate researchers
- Graduate coursework or research experience in computer vision, theoretical
linguistics, statistics, or psychology
- Experience or familiarity with American Sign Language

Applicants should submit the following documents via email to the email
address below:

- Cover letter explaining the applicant’s interest in and suitability for the
position
- CV, including all publications
- Research statement (2-3 pages)
- Names, affiliations, and email addresses of 3 references
- A 5-15 page PDF writing sample (dissertation chapter or first-authored
publication)



Application Deadline: 31-May-2018 
	  
Email Address for Applications: prudhome at bc.edu 
Contact Information:
	Prof. Emily Prud'hommeaux 
	Email: prudhome at bc.edu 


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