20.3880, Jobs: Corpus Linguistics; Pragmatics: Post Doc, University of Geneva

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Subject: 20.3880, Jobs: Corpus Linguistics; Pragmatics: Post Doc, University of Geneva

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Date: 11-Nov-2009
From: Sandrine Zufferey < sandrine.zufferey at unige.ch >
Subject: Corpus Linguistics; Pragmatics: Post Doc, University of Geneva, Switzerland
 

	
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Date: Thu, 12 Nov 2009 12:08:28
From: Sandrine Zufferey [sandrine.zufferey at unige.ch]
Subject: Corpus Linguistics; Pragmatics: Post Doc, University of Geneva, Switzerland

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University or Organization: University of Geneva, Switzerland 
Department: Linguistics
Job Location: Geneva, Switzerland 
Web Address: http://www.unige.ch/lettres/linguistique

Job Rank: Post Doc  

Specialty Areas: Pragmatics; Text/Corpus Linguistics 


Description:

The Department of Linguistics at the University of Geneva, Switzerland, 
invites applications for a post-doctoral position in corpus linguistics, 
with applications to natural language processing. The successful 
candidate will be part of a group whose research focuses on machine 
translation of pragmatic phenomena. The candidate will participate in 
the COMTIS SNSF project on the modeling of inter-sentential dependencies 
(connectives, anaphora, verbal tenses. etc) to improve the output of 
machine translation systems for the English/French pair. The tasks 
associated to the position will include the selection of corpora, the 
definition of annotation guidelines for markers of inter-sentential 
dependencies, the design of tools for their semi-automatic location, and 
the supervision of human annotators. The overall goal is to deliver an 
annotated resource to be used for statistical learning by other COMTIS 
partners.

Applicants will have received a PhD in linguistics, pragmatics or 
natural language processing. Good knowledge of issues related to 
language resources and their annotation is highly desirable. Excellent 
knowledge of both French and English is required. Previous experience 
with human or machine translation is a plus. The position is offered for
two years. 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, preferably on 
March 1st, 2010.

How to apply
Applicants should send a curriculum vitae and publication list, a short 
statement of interest, a summary of the PhD thesis (with URL of the 
document if available online), and names and email addresses of at least 
three references. Electronic applications are strongly preferred. Please 
send your application to the both email addresses listed below, with 
POSTDOC as the subject line. If electronic application is not possible, 
please send your application package to the address below.

Contact information
Informal inquiries can be addressed to Dr. Sandrine Zufferey 
(sandrine.zufferey at unige.ch) or to Prof. Jacques Moeschler 
(Jacques.moeschler at unige.ch).
Department of Linguistics - Faculty of Arts and Humanities
University of Geneva
CH-1211 Geneva 4 - Switzerland

About the institution
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. More information about the Department of 
Linguistics can be found at http://www.unige.ch/lettres/linguistique. 
The University of Geneva wishes to increase the proportion of female 
academic staff and, for this reason, especially welcomes applications 
from women.


Application Deadline: 28-Feb-2010 
Mailing Address for Applications:
	Dr Sandrine Zufferey 
	2, Rue de Candolle 
	Geneva 1211 
	Switzerland  
Email Address for Applications: sandrine.zufferey at unige.ch 
Contact Information:
	Dr Sandrine Zufferey 
	Email: sandrine.zufferey at unige.ch 
	Phone: 41223797323 
	Fax: 41223797931 



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