[Corpora-List] PhD position in computational linguistics/translation studies

[Stella Neumann]

The English Linguistics Group at RWTH Aachen University invites 
applications for a three year part-time PhD student position (TV-L 13 65 
%) in the field of computational linguistics and corpus-based 
translation studies (English-German).

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 group is a young and dynamic team that 
conducts research in all areas of computer-oriented English linguistics 
with an emphasis on functional approaches. One of our research topics is 
multilingual text production and especially translation. 
Methodologically, our corpus-based research focuses on multi-layer 
annotation including the annotation of various forms of non-canonical 
language data such as intermediate versions during the text production 
process. We closely cooperate with computer scientists and 
psycholinguists in combined corpus-based and experimental studies.

The PhD position is within the project TRICKLET (Translation Research in 
Corpora, Keystroke Logging and Eye-Tracking), which is funded by the 
German Research Foundation (DFG). The new member of the team is expected 
to conduct research within corpus-based translation studies. 
Prerequisites are a Master degree or equivalent either in computational 
linguistics or related fields. We expect a solid background in 
linguistic research and corpus-based methods.

The tasks will include compilation and annotation of an English-German 
keystroke logging corpus, as well as development of querying techniques. 
Solid programming skills are required, experience in statistical 
analyses and knowledge of the fields of translation studies, contrastive 
linguistics or multilingualism are desirable. A good command of English 
and German are mandatory.

Salary: level 13 according to German scale TV-L system
Duration: up to three years
Starting date: 15 October 2013
Application deadline: 23 August 2013

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

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.

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 a data protection point of 
view. The applicant is fully responsible for submitting an application 
by e-mail. It is recommended that applicants submit written applications 
by post.


-- 
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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