15.3375, Jobs: Applied Ling/Comp Ling: Researcher,U/Wolverhampton

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Date: 02-Dec-2004
From: Le An Ha < L.A.Ha at wlv.ac.uk >
Subject: English & Research Position in Linguistics/Computational Linguistics: Researcher, University of Wolverhampton, United Kingdom 
 

	
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Date: Thu, 02 Dec 2004 22:37:45
From: Le An Ha < L.A.Ha at wlv.ac.uk >
Subject: English & Research Position in Linguistics/Computational Linguistics: Researcher, University of Wolverhampton, United Kingdom 
 

University or Organization: University of Wolverhampton 
Department: School of Humanities, Languages and Soc Sciences
Job Rank: Researcher  
Specialty Areas: Applied Linguistics; Computational Linguistics
Required Language(s): English (Language Code: ENG)


Description:

Applications are invited for the post of Research Fellow to work on the
project, 'Rapid Item Generation', in the Computational Linguistics Research
Group at the School of Humanities, Languages and Social Sciences,
University of Wolverhampton.

The position will involve developing a grammar for generating questions for
multiple choice tests in medical domains. The candidates should possess a
PhD or equivalent research experience in Linguistics or Computational
Linguistics and have excellent knowledge of English grammar/syntax,
including the syntactic structure of statements and questions. They should
be native or near- native speakers of English. They should be computer
literate, and have the ability to work to deadlines.  Previous exposure to
medical texts would be a plus as would experience in working on industrial
projects. This is a temporary one year post, starting on 1 February 2005.

Reference number: A3982.
SALARY: £18777 - £24450 pa (depending on experience).

Applications should include a completed application form, CV, and covering
letter in which the candidates explain why they have applied for the
position and give details of their research interests/experience and
background. Candidates should also give the names of three referees with
their email addresses and telephone numbers.


Address for Applications: 

Personnel Services Department
University of Wolverhampton 
Molineux Street 
Wolverhampton WV1 1SB 
United Kingdom  

Application Deadline: 20-Dec-2004 

Contact Information:

Mr Le An Ha 
Email: L.A.Ha at wlv.ac.uk 
Phone: 01902 322623 
Website: http://clg.wlv.ac.uk

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