29.532, Jobs: Arabic; Computational Linguistics; Neurolinguistics; Semantics; Syntax: Computational Researcher, Neuroscience of Language Lab, New York University Abu Dhabi

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Subject: 29.532, Jobs: Arabic; Computational Linguistics; Neurolinguistics; Semantics; Syntax: Computational Researcher, Neuroscience of Language Lab, New York University Abu Dhabi

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Date: Wed, 31 Jan 2018 10:08:27
From: Alec Marantz [marantz at nyu.edu]
Subject: Arabic; Computational Linguistics; Neurolinguistics; Semantics; Syntax: Computational Researcher, Neuroscience of Language Lab, New York University, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates

 
University or Organization: Neuroscience of Language Lab 
Department: NYU Linguistics and Psychology
Job Location: Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates 
Web Address: http://www.psych.nyu.edu/nellab/
Job Title: Programmer/Computational Researcher
Job Rank: Researcher

Specialty Areas: Computational Linguistics; Neurolinguistics; Semantics; Syntax 

Required Language(s): Arabic, Standard (arb)

Description:

The Neuroscience of Language Lab at NYU Abu Dhabi has an opening for a
computational research scientist: it could be realized as a pure programmer
position or as research position with a significant software development
component. All positions are based in Abu Dhabi but involve regular travel to
New York.

A BA/BS, MA/MS or PhD in a cognitive science-related discipline (psychology,
linguistics, neuroscience, etc.) or computer science is required. 

The hired person would ideally have experience with psycho- and
neurolinguistic experiments, a background in statistics and programming
(especially Python and Matlab). A strong computational background and
knowledge Arabic are both big plusses.  

In Abu Dhabi, salary and benefits, including travel and lodging, are quite
generous. We are looking to start these position in summer 2018. Evaluation of
applications will begin immediately. 

To apply, please email cover letter, CV and names of references to Liina
Pylkkänen at liina.pylkkanen at nyu.edu and Alec Marantz at marantz at nyu.edu.



Application Deadline:  (Open until filled)
	  
Email Address for Applications: liina.pylkkanen at nyu.edu, marantz at nyu.edu 
Contact Information:
	Alec Marantz 
	Email: marantz at nyu.edu 


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