[Corpora-List] PostDoc Position in NLP/CL - DeepTutor Project

Tue Jul 5 14:35:17 UTC 2011

POST DOCTORAL (RESEARCH) RECRUITMENT

Department of Computer Science, University of Memphis

Multi-year Research Position

Job Description:

The successful candidate for this position will have the chance to develop a world-class intelligent tutoring system called DeepTutor. DeepTutor is a dialogue-based tutoring system focusing on training students on complex science topics. In particular, DeepTutor focuses on the domain of physics targeting the topics of force and motion, gravity, and atomic structure. The DeepTutor system integrates the recent framework of learning progressions with deep semantic and dialogue processing techniques and advanced tutoring strategies that address core problems with tutoring such as the illusion of mastery. DeepTutor will lead to transformational shifts in current state-of-the-art tutoring systems' effectiveness.

Job responsibilities include among others the following: participate in all aspects of a large-scale educational technology with an emphasis on research, development, and implementation; lead the research, design, and implementation of various components of a dialogue-based tutoring systems including but not limited to dialogue manager, semantic interpreter, question generator, student model, and domain model; help with the design, implementation, and data analysis of various experiments needed to fulfill the mission of the project; interact with various members of the project team, supervise graduate students; publications and presentations; evaluate, install, and maintain software packages; and administer the computing infrastructure.

This position is for 12 months and is renewable for up to 2 years based on performance and availability of funding.

Qualifications:

A PhD in computer science and/or cognitive science or related areas is required. ABD candidates are encouraged to apply with the understanding of earning a PhD diploma within 3 months of hiring. Candidates must have a track record of computational linguistics and tutoring systems research. Experience with technologies in the areas of human language processing, machine learning, and virtual agents are needed. Knowledge of Java, C, and experience with cross-platform system administration is necessary.

How to Apply:

To apply, please visit https://workforum.memphis.edu. Completed applications should include a complete CV, two representative published manuscripts, and the names and contact information of 2 references. Additionally, you may contact Dr. Vasile Rus via email (vrus at memphis.edu<mailto:vrus at memphis.edu>) for additional information.  The University is an AA/EOE.  Women and minority candidates are encouraged to apply.

Screening begins July 1st, 2011 and will continue until the position is filled. The position may begin as early as Sept 1st, 2011, or soon thereafter.

The University of Memphis is a Tennessee Board of Regents Institution and an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. We urge all qualified applicants to apply for this position. Appointment will be based on qualifications as they relate to position requirements without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, age, sex, disability or veteran status. Successful candidates must meet guidelines of the immigration and Reform Control Act of 1986.
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