[Corpora-List] Job opening: Postdoc in English linguistics with computational focus

[Stella Neumann]

-- Apologies for cross-postings --

The Institute of English, American and Romance Studies at RWTH Aachen 
University invites
applications for a

two year full-time postdoctoral position in English linguistics with a 
strong computational focus.

RWTH Aachen University is one of Europe’s leading institutions for 
science and research and is
continuously ranked among Germany’s top universities. It has been 
awarded funding for all three
funding lines of Germany’s Excellence Initiative. Its Institutional 
Strategy aims at developing the
scientific profile as an integrated, interdisciplinary, and 
international university of technology. English
linguistics is part of this vibrant environment fostering 
interdisciplinary research.

The position is located in the group of Stella Neumann. We are a young 
and dynamic team that
conducts research in all areas of computer-oriented English linguistics 
with an emphasis on
functional approaches. Research topics include English for Specific 
Purposes, interfaces between
regional and functional variation and multilingual text production. Our 
corpus-based
research focuses on multi-layer corpus annotation including the 
annotation of non-canonical
language, i.e. non-native, non-standard language as well as intermediate 
versions during text
production. In addition, we closely cooperate with psycholinguists in 
combined corpus-based and
experimental studies.

The new member of the team is expected to conduct research in line with 
the group's research
topics. Prerequisites are a PhD degree either in English linguistics or 
related fields with a proven
record of experience in computer-oriented research or in computational 
linguistics with a strong
focus on (English) linguistics. We expect a solid background and 
experience in advanced corpus-based
methods; programming skills are desirable. Since one of the tasks will 
be applying for third
party funding prior experience in successful proposal writing is a plus. 
A good command of English
and fair knowledge of German are mandatory.

The position involves four hours of teaching per term, participation in 
administrative duties, and
supervision of students.

Link to job posting: 
http://www.zhv.rwth-aachen.de/mainzhv.php?scriptid=job&param=vorschau&nr=8349&typ=wiss
Salary: according to German scale TV-L system (level 13)
Duration: two years with a possible extension, part-time employment may 
be arranged.
Closing date: 21 January 2011
Starting date: 01 April 2011

Applications should include a statement of research and teaching 
interests, CV, list of publications
and copies of academic degree certificates.

RWTH Aachen University has been certified as a "Family Friendly 
University". RWTH is committed to
promoting the careers of women and therefore looks forward to receiving 
applications by female
candidates. For positions in organisational units where women are 
underrepresented, in cases of
equal qualification, ability and professional achievement, preference 
will be given to female
applicants unless reasons specific to an individual candidate tilt the 
balance in his favour. The
University positively welcomes applications from suitably qualified 
disabled people.

See http://www.anglistik.rwth-aachen.de/index.php?id=134 for more 
information or contact Prof.
Dr. Stella Neumann at the address provided below.

Applications should be sent to

RWTH Aachen University
Institut für Anglistik, Amerikanistik und Romanistik
Prof. Dr. Stella Neumann
Kármánstr. 17/19
D-52062 Aachen

Applications by e-mail are questionable from the point of view of data 
protection. The applicant is solely responsible for submitting an 
application by e-mail. It is recommended that applicants submit their 
applications by post.

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Prof. Dr. Stella Neumann
Anglistische Sprachwissenschaft

RWTH Aachen University
Institut für Anglistik, Amerikanistik und Romanistik
Kármánstr. 17/19
D-52062 Aachen

Tel. +49 (0)241 80-96105


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