[Corpora-List] Position Available in Information Extraction

[Robert Dale]

Like the idea of working in Sydney, Australia for a year on
practically-focused IE research and development?  Check out the details
below.

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Research Fellow in Language Technology

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The appointee will work in Macquarie University's Centre for Language
Technology (CLT) on a project funded by the Capital Markets Cooperative
Research Centre (CMCRC) focussing on the use of information extraction
techniques applied to documents in the financial domain. Duties include
background research and data analysis, system design and implementation, and
interaction with clients and other parties in the CRC. The position is at
either Level B (Research Fellow) or Level C (Senior Research Fellow).
Applicants should indicate the level at which they are applying or whether
they wish to be considered for both levels.

Essential Criteria at Level B: PhD in natural language processing or
equivalent; demonstrable current research experience and research output in
the area of natural language processing; software engineering skills;
excellent communication skills; ability to work independently and as a
member of a team.

Desirable Criteria: Experience undertaking independent research; solid
background in natural language processing with emphasis on information
extraction; and experience in building NLP software.

Additional Essential Criteria for Level C: Evidence of significant research
ability (as demonstrated by publications and other relevant activities);
experience in building significant practical NLP applications.

Enquiries: Professor Robert Dale, Director CLT on +61 2 9850 6331 or e-mail
rdale at ics.mq.edu.au

For details about CLT see http://www.clt.mq.edu.au

Application Package: www.ics.mq.edu.au/jobs or Cathy Wright on phone +61 2
9850 9506 or e-mail cwright at ics.mq.edu.au Selection criteria must be
addressed in the application.

The position is available on a full-time (fixed term) basis for a period of
12 months with the possibility of further appointment subject to funding and
performance. Probationary conditions may apply.

Salary Range: Level B - A$61,394 to A$72,801 pa including base salary
A$55,640 to A$65,978 pa, 9% employer's superannuation and annual leave
loading.

Level C - A$75,083 to A$86,492 pa including base salary A$68,046 to A$78,386
pa, 9% employer's superannuation and annual leave loading.

Applications, including full curriculum vitae, quoting the reference number,
visa status, and the names and addresses (including postal and/or e-mail
address) of three referees should be forwarded to the Recruitment Manager,
Personnel Office, Macquarie University, NSW 2109 by 10 January 2003.
Applications will not be acknowledged unless specifically requested.

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