32.3970, Support: Sarsi; Na-Dene; Computational Linguistics; Language Documentation; Lexicography; Morphology; Phonetics; Text/Corpus Linguistics: MA /Msc, Carleton University

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Subject: 32.3970, Support: Sarsi; Na-Dene; Computational Linguistics; Language Documentation; Lexicography; Morphology; Phonetics; Text/Corpus Linguistics: MA /Msc, Carleton University

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Date: Wed, 15 Dec 2021 20:38:50
From: Christopher Cox [christopher.cox at carleton.ca]
Subject: Sarsi; Na-Dene; Computational Linguistics; Language Documentation; Lexicography; Morphology; Phonetics; Text/Corpus Linguistics: MA /Msc, Carleton University, Ottawa, Ontario, Canada

 Institution/Organization: Carleton University 
Department: School of Linguistics and Language Studies 
Web Address: https://carleton.ca/slals/ 

Level: MA / MSc 

Duties: Research
 
Specialty Areas: Computational Linguistics; Language Documentation; Lexicography; Morphology; Phonetics; Text/Corpus Linguistics 
 
Required Language(s): Sarsi (srs)

                      Na-Dene 

Description:

The School of Linguistics and Language Studies at Carleton University is
offering up to two funded graduate student positions at the MA level (1–2
years), beginning in September 2022. These positions are part of the project
“21st Century Tools for Indigenous Languages,” funded by a Social Sciences and
Humanities Research Council (SSHRC) Partnership Grant in 2019–2026 and hosted
by the Alberta Language Technology Lab (ALTLab) at the University of Alberta.

The 21st Century Tools for Indigenous Languages project is developing language
technological models, tools, and resources for Indigenous languages in Canada.
This includes: intelligent electronic dictionaries, linguistically analyzed
collections of spoken and written texts, spell-checkers, language learning and
practice tools, and word form analyzers and generators. All our tools are
created in close collaboration with Indigenous communities in order to
facilitate and support the use of their languages in all spheres of life by
community members.

These positions will focus on the development of digital language tools for
Dene languages (Na-Dene), building upon preceding work on Tsuut’ina and Upper
Tanana (Dene), Plains Cree, East Cree, and Odawa (Algonquian), and Haida
(isolate).

Students will be expected to:
 - Support the development or maintenance of our tool development for one or
more Dene languages.
 - Conduct research that contributes to our knowledge of Dene languages and to
community-based maintenance and revitalization efforts in the broadest sense,
with a special focus on technological tool development and application.

Requirements:
 - A keen interest in North American Indigenous languages;
 - A Bachelor or Master’s degree in a relevant field; and
 - Meeting the general entrance requirements to the Carleton University
Faculty of Graduate and Postdoctoral Affairs and an MA program within the
School of Linguistics and Language Studies.

We will prefer candidates with:
 - Interest or experience in language documentation, language revitalization,
and language learning;
 - Experience in and knowledge of the phonetics/phonology and/or morphosyntax
of Indigenous languages (North American Indigenous languages, in particular
Dene languages); and/or
 - Experience in computational linguistics and natural language processing
(e.g. finite-state transducers, speech technology, machine learning).

Indigenous candidates, in particular Dene candidates, are especially
encouraged to apply.

How to apply:
Before applying, applicants must contact Dr. Cox (christopher.cox at carleton.ca)
to informally discuss the position as soon as feasible, but not later than
January 15, 2022.

These positions are intended for a start in September 2022, but will remain
open until filled.

Full position description and application information can be found at the
application link provided below:

21st Century Tools for Indigenous Languages website: https://21c.tools/

Web Address for Applications:
https://21c.tools/2021/12/14/call-for-ma-student-applications-at-carleton-univ
ersity-application-deadline-january-15th-2022/
 

Application Deadline: 15-Jan-2022 

Contact Information: 
	Dr. Christopher Cox
	christopher.cox at carleton.ca  


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