16.1902, Jobs: Computational Ling:Researcher,Friedrich-Schiller U

[LINGUIST List]

LINGUIST List: Vol-16-1902. Mon Jun 20 2005. ISSN: 1068 - 4875.

Subject: 16.1902, Jobs: Computational Ling:Researcher,Friedrich-Schiller U

Moderators: Anthony Aristar, Wayne State U <aristar at linguistlist.org>
            Helen Aristar-Dry, Eastern Michigan U <hdry at linguistlist.org>
 
Reviews (reviews at linguistlist.org) 
        Sheila Dooley, U of Arizona  
        Terry Langendoen, U of Arizona  

Homepage: http://linguistlist.org/

The LINGUIST List is funded by Eastern Michigan University, Wayne
State University, and donations from subscribers and publishers.

Editor for this issue: Ann Sawyer <sawyer at linguistlist.org>
================================================================  

The LINGUIST List strongly encourages employers to use
non-discriminatory standards in hiring policy. In particular we urge
that employers do not discriminate on the grounds of race, ethnicity,
nationality, age, religion, gender, or sexual orientation. However, we
have no means of enforcing these standards.

Job seekers should pay special attention to language in ads regarding
employment requirements and are encouraged to consult our international
employment page http://linguistlist.org/jobs/jobnet.html. This page has been set 
up so that people can report on the employment standards of various countries.

To post to LINGUIST, use our convenient web form at
http://linguistlist.org/LL/posttolinguist.html.


===========================Directory==============================  

1)
Date: 20-Jun-2005
From: Joachim Wermter < joachim.wermter at uni-jena.de >
Subject: Computational Linguistics:  Researcher, Friedrich-Schiller-Universität Jena, Germany 

	
-------------------------Message 1 ---------------------------------- 
Date: Mon, 20 Jun 2005 12:51:42
From: Joachim Wermter < joachim.wermter at uni-jena.de >
Subject: Computational Linguistics:  Researcher, Friedrich-Schiller-Universität Jena, Germany 
 

This announcement was accompanied by a donation to the LINGUIST List! 

University or Organization: Friedrich-Schiller-Universität Jena 
Department: Computational Linguistics
Job Rank: Researcher  
Specialty Areas: Computational Linguistics; Software Development


Description:

The Jena University Language and Information Engineering (JULIE) Lab 
(http://www.coling.uni-jena.de) at the Friedrich-Schiller-Universität in
Jena, Germany, invites applications of researchers (at the doctoral and
post-doc level) in the field of information extraction and text mining
(major application areas are biology and medicine). The positions have a
minimum duration of three years and can be filled immediately.

Our work focuses on developing NLP methods for extracting biomedical
information from online literature and databases and building biomedical
knowledge bases and ontologies on the basis of  automatic text analysis.

Position 1 
(approx. 40,000 Euros/year, according to German public service pay scale):
Computational Linguist/NLP Researcher. Skills in one or more of the
following areas are required: text mining, information extraction,
statistical and ML-based NLP, named entity recognition, computational
lexicon development. The applicant should have programming skills in Java
and Perl as well as experience with XML. S/he should be able to acquire 
relevant biomedical background knowledge during the duration of the
project. Knowledge/Experience in BioNLP is a definite asset. The applicant
has a degree either in computational linguistics or in computer science
with a reasonable NLP background.

Position 2 
(approx. 40,000 Euros/year, according to German public service pay scale):
Biomedical Ontology Engineer. This position is targeted at an applicant
with a strong education background in biology or in medicine, with emphasis
on biology. The applicant is also expected to have considerable
qualifications  related to bioinformatics or medical informatics.  The
position profile also includes working knowledge in ontologies and formal 
(description) logics, at least the willingness to acquire competence in
these areas.

Position 3 
(approx. 30,000 - 40,000 Euros/year, according to German public service pay
scale, depending on qualifications):
Software Engineer/Programmer with NLP- or AI-oriented background. The
applicant should have experience in implementing, managing and testing
middle-sized software components and interfaces. Excellent software
engineering and programming skills (Java, XML) are essential as well as the
ability to manage and maintain project-related documentation in English.
The applicant is expected to take part in the text mining/information
extraction projects of the JULIE Lab. The applicant has a degree in
computer science.

Applicants should either be fluent in German or in English. Applicants
without German language competence are expected to acquire this skill on
the job. 

The JULIE Lab offers both a stimulating working environment and up-to-date
computer hardware facilities. Our team enjoys a particularly fruitful work
atmosphere and strives for high international research standards. Thus,
applicants should be prepared to compete at an international scale. The Lab
is a leading international research site in biomedical NLP research and
participates in several large-scale projects and partnerships.

Jena University is an equal opportunity employer. 
Interested applicants should send a cover letter and their CV.

Address for Applications: 

Joachim Wermter 
Friedrich-Schiller-Universität Jena 
Fürstengraben 30 
Jena D-07743 
Germany  

Application Deadline: Open until filled.

Contact Information:

Joachim Wermter 
Email: joachim.wermter at uni-jena.de 
Phone: +49-3641-944324 
Fax: +49-3641-944321 
Website: http://www.coling.uni-jena.de





-----------------------------------------------------------
LINGUIST List: Vol-16-1902