jobs: computational linguist, University of Heidelberg

[Anette Frank]

apologies for cross-posting


The Department of Computational Linguistics at the University of Heidelberg
advertises a half-time position for a

               Computational Linguist

starting at the earliest convenience. Initial duration is one year, with 
anticipated
extension for another year. Salary is according to the German scale TV-L 
13/2.

We are looking for a skilled Computational Linguist who will provide 
scientific and
administrative support to our Computational Linguistics teaching programs. 

Tasks encompass research and teaching in the Computational Linguistics 
study
programs, including
- teaching courses of the department's computational linguistics 
curricula and/or
  educational courses (academic writing, presentation skills) (3.5 SWS, 
hours/week)
- providing individual support and advice for students in final student 
projects.

The successful candidate holds a diploma or Masters degree in Computational
Linguistics or a related field. We expect profound knowledge in 
theoretical and
applied computational linguistics, as well as mature skills in 
scientific writing.
Background in statistical language processing is a plus. The candidate 
is given
opportunity to pursue a PhD.

The Computational Linguistics Department of the University of Heidelberg
undertakes research in the area of multilingual language processing, 
with focus
on semantics and data-driven methods (http://www.cl.uni-heidelberg.de).
The Computational Linguistics Department is associated with the Heidelberg
Graduate School of Mathematical and Computational Methods for the Sciences
(http://www.mathcomp.uni-heidelberg.de).
Doctoral students can associate with the graduate school and take part 
in special
teaching programs.

Please send your applications to the address below. We also accept 
electronic
applications.

Seminar für Computerlinguistik
Universitaet Heidelberg
Im Neuenheimer Feld 325
D-69120 Heidelberg
Germany
email: icl (at) cl.uni-heidelberg.de

All applications received by June 23, 2008 will receive fullest 
consideration.
The position remains open until filled.
The University of Heidelberg is an equal opportunity employer.

Inquiries should be addressed to:

Prof. Dr. Anette Frank
Email: frank (at) cl.uni-heidelberg.de
http://www.cl.uni-heidelberg.de/~frank

-- 
Anette Frank
Computational Linguistics Department
University of Heidelberg
Im Neuenheimer Feld 325
69120 Heidelberg, Germany

http://www.cl.uni-heidelberg.de/~frank
email: frank at cl.uni-heidelberg.de
phone: +49-(0)6221/54-3247
secr: +49-(0)6221/54-3245
fax: +49-(0)6221/54-3242