19.2825, Jobs: Computational Linguistics: Doctoral Research Assistant, U Geneva

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Subject: 19.2825, Jobs: Computational Linguistics: Doctoral Research Assistant, U Geneva

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Date: 16-Sep-2008
From: Paola Merlo < merlo at lettres.unige.ch >
Subject: Computational Linguistics: Doctoral Research Assistant, University of Geneva, Switzerland

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Date: Tue, 16 Sep 2008 14:37:51
From: Paola Merlo [merlo at lettres.unige.ch]
Subject: Computational Linguistics: Doctoral Research Assistant, University of Geneva, Switzerland

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University or Organization: University of Geneva 
Department: Linguistics or Computer Science
Job Location: Geneva, Switzerland 
Web Address: http://cui.unige.ch/

Job Rank: Doctoral Research Assistant  

Specialty Areas: Computational Linguistics; Machine Learning

Description:

The University of Geneva, Departments of Computer Science and Linguistics,
invite applications for a doctoral research assistant position in natural
language processing.  The successful candidate will be part of a group
whose research focuses on statistical models of natural language.  They
will participate in a project on integrated statistical models of
syntactic-semantic parsing for both English and French, with application to
spoken dialogue system and possibly machine translation.  For more
information listing our recent publications and current research projects,
see the web pages

http://www.classic-project.org/
http://www.latl.unige.ch/personal/paola.html
http://cui.unige.ch/~hendersj/

Applicants will have received a Master's degree or  equivalent in Computer
Science or Computational Linguistics.  Good programming skills are
required.  Knowledge  of English and French is highly desirable, and good
mastery of one is required. Previous experience in natural language
processing is a plus.

Funding is guaranteed for  3 years, with a possible extension for a fourth
year. Starting  salary 38'400 CHF. The doctoral dissertation can be pursued
either in the Department of Computer Science or the Department of
Linguistics, depending on qualifications.

The University of Geneva is one of the leading research universities in
Europe and offers excellent working conditions, as well as a stimulating
scientific environment.

Review of  the applications will start immediately and will continue until
the position is filled. The appointment will start as soon as the necessary
work permits and documents are obtained, but no sooner than the 1st of
October 2008.

Applicants should send a curriculum vitae indicating all classes and
grades, a short statement  of interest, and names and email addresses of at
most 2 references.

Electronic applications are strongly preferred. Send your application to
the application email listed below with CANDOC as the subject line.

If electronic application is not possible, send you application package
to the address below.

Informal inquiries can be addressed to James Henderson
(james.henderson at cui.unige.ch) or to Paola Merlo (merlo at lettres.unige.ch).

The University of Geneva wishes to increase the proportion of female
academic staff and, for this reason, especially welcomes applications from
women.

Application Deadline: 31-Oct-2008 (Open until filled)
Mailing Address for Applications:
	Dr. Paola Merlo 
	Linguistics Department 
	University of Geneva 
	5 Rue de Candolle 
	Geneva CH-1204 
	Switzerland  
Email Address for Applications: merlo at lettres.unige.ch 
Contact Information:
	Dr Paola Merlo 
	Email: merlo at lettres.unige.ch 

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