[LFG] Assistant Professor in Computational Linguistics, University at Buffalo, USA

[Rui Chaves]

[Apologies for multiple postings]

The Department of Linguistics at the University at Buffalo invites
applications for a tenure-track position in computational linguistics
at the rank of Assistant Professor, beginning in Fall 2019. Candidates
are sought with a strong research record in the application of
experimental, corpus, or quantitative/statistical methods to the
computational study of language. Additional specializations are
welcome. The successful applicant will be expected to teach courses at
all levels as well as serve on thesis committees, establish and
maintain a robust research program, pursue external funding when
available, and provide service to the University and discipline.

The Department of Linguistics at the University at Buffalo
(http://arts-sciences.buffalo.edu/linguistics.html) has a tradition of
research on diverse languages using diverse approaches to linguistics,
with a strong focus on syntactic and semantic typology,
constraint-based models of grammar (e.g. Construction Grammar, HPSG,
RRG), psycholinguistics, and linguistic fieldwork. The ideal candidate
will have research interests that complement those of members from the
University at Buffalo’s Departments of Linguistics, Computer Science
and Engineering, Psychology, or Communicative Disorders and Sciences.
The university provides access to supercomputing infrastructure via
the Center for Computational Research.

Formal review of applications begins on November 1, 2018 and will
continue until the position is filled. Applicants should submit
electronically a cover letter, CV, and contact information for at
least three references at the application URL below. A research
statement, teaching statement, and samples of work are also required
for a complete application. They may be attached via the UB Jobs
automated system or sent under separate cover by email to the
application contact email address below.

UB is an AA/EOE and welcomes all to apply including veterans and
individuals with disabilities.

PhD in Computational Linguistics, Computer Science, Linguistics, or an
allied field of the language sciences. Demonstrated research in
current approaches to Computational Linguistics.

Exceptional ABD candidates who anticipate PhD conferral within a year
of appointment will be considered. In that case, the initial
appointment will be a one-year temporary appointment as Visiting
Assistant Professor. Continuation of appointment in the Assistant
Professor title will be contingent upon conferral of the PhD.

All application materials should be submitted via UB Jobs at

https://www.ubjobs.buffalo.edu/postings/15953.

Application materials submitted directly to the posting contact will
only be considered under special circumstances are cannot include a
cover letter, CV, or contact information for references.

Contact:
Dr. Rui P. Chaves
Email: rchaves at buffalo.edu

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Rui P. Chaves, PhD
Associate Professor
Department of Linguistics, University at Buffalo - SUNY

URL: http://www.acsu.buffalo.edu/~rchaves/
Mail: 609, Baldy Hall, Buffalo NY 14260-1030
Phone: (+1 716) 645-0133