Arabic-L:LING:JOBS:Arabic NLP in London

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Date: 30 May 2014
From: reposted from CORPORA
Subject: JOBS:Arabic NLP in London

+++ Reminder: application deadline 2 June 2014 +++

Knowledge Transfer Partnership (KTP) Associate
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(Arabic Natural Language Processing), 3-year project

The University of Essex is looking to recruit a Knowledge Transfer
Partnership Associate, to lead the design and implementation of a
civilian-led monitoring system tracking human rights violations across the
world. This exciting opportunity involves a partnership with Minority
Rights Group based in Central London.

ABOUT THE PROJECT:
The Associate will work with Minority Rights Group and academics from the
School of Computer Science and Electronic Engineering on a Knowledge
Transfer Partnership project to that will use Natural Language Processing
techniques to develop a civilian-led monitoring system in areas of conflict.

ABOUT THE ORGANISATION:
Minority Rights Group is a charity which seeks to promote the rights of
minorities and indigenous peoples worldwide by undertaking human rights
research and publishing, training and capacity-building of NGOs on the
ground, and international advocacy and litigation.

ABOUT THE ROLE:
The ideal candidate will have an MSc or preferably a PhD with a focus in
Natural Language Processing and experience of an extensive range of Natural
Language Engineering techniques. An Arabic speaker with a comprehensive
knowledge of evaluation methodologies is preferred but not essential.

ABOUT KTP:
Knowledge Transfer Partnerships is a UK government funded initiative
involving a partnership between a University and a business that supports
business growth and innovation by placing graduates on challenging, high
profile projects. Further information is available at www.ktponline.org.uk

SALARY:
£25,000-£30,000 PA inclusive of London Weighting

CLOSING DATE:
2 June 2014

Applications must be made online at www.essex.ac.uk/vacancies

For further details drop me an email (udo at essex.ac.uk)

--
Dr Udo Kruschwitz
University of Essex
School of Computer Science and Electronic Engineering
Wivenhoe Park
Colchester
CO4 3SQ
U.K.

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