[Corpora-List] Posts in NLP/Cognitive Science/Human Language Technology at the University of Malta

[Albert Gatt]

CALL FOR APPLICATIONS

Resident Academic Full Time Posts in Human Language Technology at the
Institute of Linguistics

Applications are invited for two full-time Resident Academic posts in the
Institute of Linguistics of the University of Malta. This post is for an
initial period of three years with the possibility of renewal subject to the
needs of the University and subject to a one-year probationary period.

The posts are being issued as part of an ongoing effort by the Institute of
Linguistics to establish a strong research and teaching base in
Computational Linguistics and Cognitive Science, and are linked to the
development of a new degree programme in Human Language Technology which
spans all areas of computational linguistics and related disciplines,
including experimental psycholinguistics and formal grammar.

The appointee will be required to contribute to the teaching, research and
administration of the Institute of Linguistics, and as may be required by
the University. The appointees will be required to start by September 2011.

The ideal candidates must be in possession of a Ph.D. or equivalent research
based doctorate in Computational Linguistics, Cognitive Science or a related
discipline, and have a demonstrable commitment to research. Teaching
experience at tertiary level will be considered an asset. The appointees
will be required to teach courses at all levels to students within the
Institute of Linguistics and to students in other courses that require
servicing by the Institute of Linguistics, and to contribute substantially
to the development of the Institute research programmes.

Other essential qualifications are good communicative skills, the ability to
work in a team, and experience in the teaching of one or more areas of
Computational Linguistics and/or Cognitive Science. Preference will be given
to applicants who are specialists in one or more of the following areas:
Experimental Psycholinguistics, Natural Language Processing, Artificial
Intelligence, Corpus Linguistics.

Candidates should submit their letter of application, six copies of their
curriculum vitae, one set of copies of their certificates and the names and
addresses of three referees to:

Director for Human Resources Management and Development
Room 214, Administration Building
University of Malta
Msida, MSD 2080

Applications should be received by not later than noon of Friday, 25th
February 2011.

Applications may be sent by e-mail to hrmd at um.edu.mt together with scanned
certificates.

Late applications will not be considered.


FURTHER INFORMATION
- The full text of this call can be viewed at:
http://www.um.edu.mt/__data/assets/pdf_file/0005/113459/Posts_in_Human_Technology.pdf
- Further queries can be sent to Albert Gatt (albert.gatt at um.edu.mt) or Ray
Fabri (ray.fabri at um.edu.mt).
- For information about the Institute of Linguistics, visit
http://www.um.edu.mt/linguistics


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Albert Gatt
Institute of Linguistics
Centre for Communication Technology Rm 404A
University of Malta
Tal-Qroqq Msida MSD2080
Malta

tel: (+356) 2340 2493
http://staff.um.edu.mt/albert.gatt/
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