[Corpora-List] Postdoc positions at Centre for Text Technology (CTexT)

[Gerhard van Huyssteen]

APOLOGIES FOR CROSS-POSTINGS

The Centre for Text Technology (CTexT) at the North-West University
(Potchefstroom Campus) in South Africa is looking for candidates to fill
2 postdoctoral positions in Natural Language Processing.

Minimum requirements: 
* PhD in Computational Linguistics, Computer Science, Computer
Engineering, or related fields.
* Strong programming skills (C/C++, Perl, Java). 
* Thorough knowledge of and experience in main statistical and machine
learning approaches.
* The ability to work well in a diverse team. 
* Full spoken and written proficiency of English. 

Preferred/recommended requirements:
* Experience in other programming languages.
* Experience in machine translation.
* Industrial experience or a track-record of project-based experimental
work.
* Good research profile and publication rate.
* Knowledge of or fluency in a Germanic language and/or Bantu
language.

Job description: 
The two postdocs will contribute to current and future research
projects within the Centre for Text Technology (CTexT). These projects
are either funded by the South African *National Research
Foundation*, or by the North-West University. Postdocs
participating in these projects can expect to gain considerable research
experience in Natural Language Processing and text technology (as well
as limited exposure to speech technologies). More info on current
projects can be found at http://ctext.nwu.ac.za/Research.html 
Other planned projects include research on the development of text and
speech technologies for closely-related languages (not limited to South
African languages), especially with a view on machine translation. 
It will be expected from the postdocs to publish in acknowledged
(inter)national journals, present research results at local and
international conferences, and stimulate research within the Centre.

Commencement: 
As soon as possible, or as soon as convenient. (Open invitation)

Contract period:
12 months. Depending on work performance and the availability of
funding, both posts may be renewed after the initial 12 months.

Remuneration:
Remuneration according to the South African National Research
Foundation*s benchmarks. No fringe benefits included. Annual leave
according to labour law regulations and University practice included.

Additional information:
** A certain amount of the library budget allocation will be made
available to expand the current library collection.
** You will be encouraged to apply for funding for conference
attendance, within the University's framework for research funding, as
well as external funding (e.g. National Research Foundation).

Centre for Text Technology (CTexT):
Read more about CTexT at http://www.ctext.co.za/ or
http://ctext.nwu.ac.za/ 
We offer a friendly and enthusiastic working environment, good
computational facilities, interaction across academic disciplines
(including linguists, phonologists/acoustic phoneticians, statisticians,
engineers, and computer scientists). All projects are supported by a
project manager and full-time programmer. 


Application and deadline: 
To apply, email a CV (including a statement of research interests, as
well as names and contact information for two references) to Gerhard van
Huyssteen (Gerhard.VanHuyssteen at nwu.ac.za) as soon as possible. 

For more information, contact Gerhard van Huyssteen at
Gerhard.VanHuyssteen at nwu.ac.za, or at +27 18 299 1567 / 1503.

The North-West University is an equal opportunity, affirmative action
employer. Women and minority candidates are encouraged to apply.




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Prof Gerhard B van Huyssteen
Sentrum vir Tekstegnologie || Centre for Text Technology
Noordwes-Universiteit || North-West University  
POTCHEFSTROOM
2531
Suid-Afrika || South Africa 

Tel: +27 18 299 1488
Fax: +27 18 299 1571
Gerhard.VanHuyssteen at nwu.ac.za 
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