[Corpora-List] Job: Arabic NLP in London (deadline 2 June)

[Kruschwitz, Udo]

+++ Reminder: application deadline 2 June 2014 +++ 

Knowledge Transfer Partnership (KTP) Associate
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(Arabic Natural Language Processing), 3-year project

The University of Essex is looking to recruit a Knowledge Transfer Partnership Associate, to lead the design and implementation of a civilian-led monitoring system tracking human rights violations across the world. This exciting opportunity involves a partnership with Minority Rights Group based in Central London.

ABOUT THE PROJECT:
The Associate will work with Minority Rights Group and academics from the School of Computer Science and Electronic Engineering on a Knowledge Transfer Partnership project to that will use Natural Language Processing techniques to develop a civilian-led monitoring system in areas of conflict.

ABOUT THE ORGANISATION: 
Minority Rights Group is a charity which seeks to promote the rights of minorities and indigenous peoples worldwide by undertaking human rights research and publishing, training and capacity-building of NGOs on the ground, and international advocacy and litigation.

ABOUT THE ROLE:
The ideal candidate will have an MSc or preferably a PhD with a focus in Natural Language Processing and experience of an extensive range of Natural Language Engineering techniques. An Arabic speaker with a comprehensive knowledge of evaluation methodologies is preferred but not essential.

ABOUT KTP:
Knowledge Transfer Partnerships is a UK government funded initiative involving a partnership between a University and a business that supports business growth and innovation by placing graduates on challenging, high profile projects. Further information is available at www.ktponline.org.uk

SALARY:
£25,000-£30,000 PA inclusive of London Weighting

CLOSING DATE:
2 June 2014

Applications must be made online at www.essex.ac.uk/vacancies

For further details drop me an email (udo at essex.ac.uk)

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Dr Udo Kruschwitz
University of Essex
School of Computer Science and Electronic Engineering
Wivenhoe Park
Colchester
CO4 3SQ
U.K.


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