22.4520, Jobs: Less Commonly Taught Langs & Tech Use: Researcher, U of Maryland

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Subject: 22.4520, Jobs: Less Commonly Taught Langs & Tech Use: Researcher, U of Maryland

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Date: 11-Nov-2011
From: Holly Nalley [hnalley at casl.umd.edu]
Subject: Less Commonly Taught Languages and Technology Use: Faculty Research Assistant, University of Maryland, USA


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Date: Fri, 11 Nov 2011 16:49:01
From: Holly Nalley [hnalley at casl.umd.edu]
Subject: Less Commonly Taught Languages and Technology Use: Faculty Research Assistant, University of Maryland, USA

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University or Organization: University of Maryland 
Department: Center for Advanced Study of Language (CASL)
Job Location: Maryland, USA 
Web Address: http://www.casl.umd.edu
Job Rank: Researcher  

Specialty Areas: Less Commonly Taught Languages and Technology Use


Description:

The University of Maryland Center for Advanced Study of Language (CASL) 
is seeking a faculty research assistant (FRA) to join in linguistic research in 
Less Commonly Taught Languages and in Technology Use. The projects in 
these two areas support CASL's mission to conduct state-of-the-art research 
that will result in improved performance on language tasks relevant to the 
work of government language professionals.

Duties: The FRA will assist with research on various aspects of critical 
languages such as Pashto, Punjabi, and Bangla. Responsibilities include 
literature reviews, linguistic analysis, contributing to descriptive grammars of 
critical languages, and computational linguistics. The FRA will also perform 
project administrative duties, such as helping to prepare progress reports and 
schedule meetings. 

Qualifications: Bachelor's degree or higher in linguistics or a related field with 
training in computer science and computational linguistics, or in computer 
science with training in linguistics and natural language processing. 
Background in Linux is essential. Coursework in or knowledge of a less 
commonly taught language, particularly a Middle Eastern, Central Asian, or 
South Asian language, is helpful. Also desirable is an ability and willingness 
to learn to work with computer applications for linguistic research, quantitative 
research methods, and corpus linguistics. The successful candidate will work 
as a member of a larger team and be motivated to receive training as needed.

**Candidates must hold U.S. citizenship and be willing to obtain the 
appropriate security clearance.** 

CASL, established in 2003, is the nation's 10th university-affiliated research 
center. Its mission is to conduct state-of-the-science research that results in 
improved performance on language tasks relevant to the work of government 
language professionals. Our research focuses on improving knowledge of 
less commonly taught languages; enhancing the acquisition and maintenance 
of foreign language capability by government professionals; advancing the 
capacity to use foreign language skills in government professions; and 
improving the quality of human language technology.

Compensation for this position is competitive commensurate with experience 
and education, plus fantastic benefits (e.g., healthcare, excellent retirement 
plans, 22 days for annual leave, 3 personal days, and 14 scheduled holiday 
leave days per University schedule).

Application: For earliest consideration, apply online. You will need to create 
an account and submit a cover letter, resume, list of references containing 
the contact information for three professional referees, and up to three writing 
samples.

The University of Maryland is an affirmative action, equal opportunity 
employer. Women and minorities are encouraged to apply.


Application Deadline:  (Open until filled)
	  
Web Address for Applications: http://jobs.umd.edu/applicants/Central?quickFind=55842 
Contact Information:
	Holly Nalley 
	Email: hnalley at casl.umd.edu 




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