[HPSG-L] Two job openings in Computational Linguistics at Utrecht University

[Yoad Winter]

Two job openings in Computational Linguistics at Utrecht University: 
Assistant Professor and Lecturer

Deadline: 4 June 2018

The Department of Languages, Literature and Communication of Utrecht 
University is looking for an Assistant Professor and a Lecturer in 
Computational Linguistics.

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JOB DESCRIPTION 1 --- Assistant Professor in Computational Linguistics

The Department of Languages, Literature and Communication of Utrecht 
University invites applications from excellent candidates for a 
full-time appointment as Assistant Professor in Computational 
Linguistics/Natural Language Processing. The position starts August 1, 
2018 and will be in the Linguistics section of the Department. The 
successful candidate will be affiliated as researcher with the Utrecht 
Institute of Linguistics UiL OTS, with most of the teaching done as part 
of the Artificial Intelligence programme (AI).
We are looking for candidates working in the field of Computational 
Linguistics, especially for candidates who specialize in models 
connecting statistical NLP with formal language theories of syntax and 
semantics. The candidate will be expected to make a substantial 
contribution to the AI teaching programme and to the computational 
linguistics research at the UiL OTS. Accordingly, proven expertise in 
both linguistic theories and in statistical NLP will be a strong 
advantage. A demonstrated interest in collaboration with industrial 
partners will also be considered as an advantage.
Your teaching obligations will be in the area of Natural Language 
Processing, Mathematical and Computational Linguistics and Language 
Technology. Additional teaching areas, depending on your expertise, may 
include Formal Linguistics, Artificial Grammar learning, Statistics, 
Machine Learning and Data Mining. You will primarily teach in the AI 
programme (bachelor and master), but also in the Bachelor programme of 
Linguistics and the Research Master Linguistics.
In due course you will be expected to fulfill some coordinating duties 
within the AI and Linguistics programmes and occasionally in the 
Department. Your research will be part of the Utrecht Institute of 
Linguistics OTS. For an Assistant Professor the standard 
teaching-research time division is 70% teaching and 30% research.

Qualifications
- experience in teaching at the Bachelor and Master levels;
- extensive research experience in Computational Linguistics/Natural 
Language Processing, proven by a - finished PhD and publications at an 
internationally recognized level;
- specialisation in statistical computational models that make use of 
formal language theories, or are used in psycholinguistic modelling;
- experience with successful applications for external funding is 
recommended;
- experience in a coordinating position is recommended;
- good communication skills;
- fluency in English;
- University Teaching Qualification (Dutch Basiskwalificatie Onderwijs, 
BKO). Candidates lacking this qualification should be prepared to follow 
the BKO programme available within the Faculty.
- Non-Dutch candidates are required to attain fluency in Dutch within 
two years of appointment.

Offer
We offer a temporary position (1.0 FTE) for two years. The position is 
tenure-track, meaning that, subject to a positive performance 
evaluation, the position will become permanent after two years.

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JOB DESCRIPTION 2 --- Lecturer in Computational Linguistics (0.7 FTE)

The Department of Languages, Literature and Communication of Utrecht 
University invites applications from lecturers in Computational 
Linguistics/Natural Language Processing. We offer a 0.7 FTE position for 
one year which may be extended for one year conditional on positive 
evaluation. The position starts August 1, 2018, and will be in the 
Linguistics section of the Department, with all teaching done as part of 
the Artificial Intelligence teaching programme.
We are looking for excellent candidates working in the field of 
Computational Linguistics, especially for candidates who specialize in 
models connecting statistical NLP with formal language theories 
(computational linguistics, formal syntax and semantics, computational 
phonology, mathematical linguistics, computational lexicons, 
computational psycholinguistics). Accordingly, proven expertise in both 
linguistic theories and in statistical NLP will be a strong advantage. 
The candidate will be expected to have teaching experience in one or 
more of the above mentioned domains.
Your teaching obligations will be in the area of Natural Language 
Processing, Mathematical and Computational Linguistics and Language 
Technology. Additional teaching areas, depending on your expertise, may 
include Formal Linguistics, Artificial Grammar learning, Statistics, 
Machine Learning and Data Mining.

Qualifications
- teaching experience in areas relevant to Computational 
Linguistics/Natural Language Processing;
- a finished PhD and publications at an internationally recognised level;
specialization in statistical computational models that make use of 
formal language theories, or are used in psycholinguistic modelling;
- experience in teaching at the Bachelor and Master levels;
- good communication skills;
- University Teaching Qualification (Dutch Basiskwalificatie Onderwijs, 
BKO) or equivalent. Candidates lacking this qualification will be 
expected to follow the BKO programme available within the Faculty.

Offer
We offer a temporary position (0.7 FTE) for two years.

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Additional information
Look up the job ad at:
https://www.uu.nl/en/organisation/working-at-utrecht-university/jobs
For further information, feel free to contact Prof. Yoad Winter: 
http://www.phil.uu.nl/~yoad/


Apply online through:
https://www.uu.nl/en/organisation/working-at-utrecht-university/jobs


The application deadline for both positions is 4 June 2018.