33.2207, Jobs: German; Computational Linguistics: PhD Position, University of Klagenfurt

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Subject: 33.2207, Jobs: German; Computational Linguistics: PhD Position, University of Klagenfurt

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Date: Wed, 06 Jul 2022 16:22:23
From: Michael Wiegand [michaelwiegand at gmx.net]
Subject: German; Computational Linguistics: PhD Position, University of Klagenfurt, Carinthia, Austria

 
University or Organization: University of Klagenfurt 
Department: Digital Age Research Center (D!ARC)
Job Location: Carinthia, Austria 
Web Address: https://www.aau.at/digital-age-research-center/
Job Title: PhD Position
Job Rank: Researcher

Specialty Areas: Computational Linguistics 

Required Language(s): German (deu)

Description:

The University of Klagenfurt is pleased to announce the following open
position at the Digital Age Research Center (D!ARC), employment to commence as
soon as possible: PreDoc Scientist (in German: Universitätsassistent*in)
(Doctoral Candidate) (all genders welcome)

The Digital Age Research Center (D!ARC), founded in 2019 as an inter-faculty
university centre, aims to shed light not only on the technological but also
on the economic, legal, social, individual, behavioural and cultural aspects
of the digital revolution. Over the next few years, it is set to develop a
corresponding profile in research with a European claim to excellence as well
as modules for the range of courses offered at the University of Klagenfurt. 

Level of employment: 75 % (30 hours/week)
Minimum salary:  € 32.116,-- per annum (gross); classification according to
collective agreement: B1
Limited to: 4 years
Application deadline: July 27, 2022
Reference code: 191/22

Tasks and responsibilities:
 - Contributing to research in a project in the area of computational
linguistics and digital humanities
 - Participation in research activities of D!ARC, which offers unique
opportunities for interdisciplinary collaboration
 - Teaching courses on computational linguistic topics

Prerequisites for the appointment:
 - A Master’s degree completed at a domestic or foreign higher education
institution in the field of computational linguistics, linguistics, computer
science or alike, graded with success and corresponding knowledge in the field
 - Good programming skills (preferably Python)
 - Proven expertise in: Natural language processing, Digital humanities,
Linguistics, Machine learning (particularly deep learning)
 - Fluent in English and German, both spoken and written

Additional desired qualifications:
 - Experience with web crawling and processing large amounts of textual data
 - Instructing and supervising linguistic annotation
 - Publications at scientific conferences and in journals in the field
relating to the position 
 - Profound knowledge of publicly available tools and resources for natural
language processing
 - Experience in teaching at a university
 - Experience in working in interdisciplinary research projects
 - Social and communication skills, ability to work independently

Our offer:
The employment contract is concluded with a starting salary of € 2.294,--
gross per month (14 times a year; previous experience deemed relevant to the
job can be recognised in accordance with the collective agreement). The
University of Klagenfurt also offers:
 - Personal and professional advanced training courses, management and career
coaching
 - Numerous attractive additional benefits, see also
https://jobs.aau.at/en/the-university-as-employer/
 - Diversity- and family-friendly university culture
 - The opportunity to live and work in the attractive Alps-Adriatic region
with a wide range of leisure activities in the spheres of culture, nature and
sports

Translations into other languages shall serve informational purposes only.
Solely the version advertised in the University Bulletin (Mitteilungsblatt:
https://www.aau.at/universitaet/service-kontakt/mitteilungsblaetter/mitteilung
sblaetter-2020-2021) shall be legally binding.

Please apply via the application link below in German or English providing the
usual documents:
 - Letter of application
 - Curriculum vitae
 - Proof of all completed higher education programmes (certificates,
supplements, if applicable) 
 - Other documentary evidence that may be relevant to this announcement (see
prerequisites and desired qualifications)

The position is solely intended for the completion of a Doctorate.



Application Deadline: 27-Jul-2022 
	  
Web Address for Applications: https://jobs.aau.at/en/ 
Contact Information:
	Michael Wiegand 
	Email: michael.wiegand at aau.at 


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