19.2472, Support: Lang Tech & Localisation: PhD Student, Dublin City U

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Subject: 19.2472, Support: Lang Tech & Localisation: PhD Student, Dublin City U

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Date: 11-Aug-2008
From: Paraic Sheridan < psheridan at computing.dcu.ie >
Subject: Language Technologies & Localisation: PhD Student, Dublin City University, Ireland

 

	
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Date: Mon, 11 Aug 2008 11:22:21
From: Paraic Sheridan [psheridan at computing.dcu.ie]
Subject: Language Technologies & Localisation: PhD Student, Dublin City University, Ireland
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Institution/Organization: Dublin City University 
Department: Centre for Next Generation Localisation 
Web Address: http://www.cngl.ie 

Level: PhD 

Duties: Research
 
Specialty Areas: Computational Linguistics; Translation 
Language Technologies, Localisation 

Description:

Localisation is the adaptation of digital content to culture, locale and
linguistic environment. The Centre for Next Generation Localisation (CNGL) is a
large Academia-Industry partnership, funded by Science Foundation Ireland and
Industry Partners, with over 100 researchers developing novel technologies
addressing the key localisation challenges of volume, access and personalisation. 

The major research strands within the CNGL are Integrated Language Technologies
(ILT), Digital Content Management (DCM), Localisation Technologies and Processes
(LOC) and Systems Framework (SF). We are currently seeking:

PhD Studentship Research Positions: 
-  5 PhD Studentships in ILT (MT, NLP)
-  5 PhD Studentships in DCM (IR/IE, QA, Ontology Induction)
-  8 PhD Studentships in LOC (Workflow, Translation, Multilingual Content)
 
PhD positions are typically for 4 years. Stipend: €16,000 (tax free) plus
payment of registration fees. Starting dates: now - November 2008. 

CNGL provides state-of-the-art research facilities and supports travel to
present at conferences. Please visit http://www.cngl.ie/vacancies.html for more
detailed information on each position.

The successful candidates will join well established research groups at Dublin
City University, Trinity College Dublin, University College Dublin or University of
Limerick, Ireland.

To apply send CV and contact details of 2 referees to info at cngl.ie quoting the
appropriate reference (see http://www.cngl.ie/vacancies.html). Please also use
for informal inquiries. 

Application Deadline: 31-Aug-2008 

Web Address for Applications: http://www.cngl.ie/vacancies.html 

Contact Information: 
	Ms. Riona Finn 
	rfinn at computing.dcu.ie 
	Phone:+353 1 700 6707  





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