22.4720, Jobs: Comp Ling; Natural Language Processing: Post Doc, Northwestern U

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Subject: 22.4720, Jobs: Comp Ling; Natural Language Processing: Post Doc, Northwestern U

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Date: 27-Nov-2011
From: Janet Pierrehumbert [jbp at northwestern.edu]
Subject: Computational Linguistics; Natural Language Processing: Post Doc, Northwestern University, IL, USA


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Date: Mon, 28 Nov 2011 09:17:12
From: Janet Pierrehumbert [jbp at northwestern.edu]
Subject: Computational Linguistics; Natural Language Processing: Post Doc, Northwestern University, IL, USA

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University or Organization: Northwestern University 
Department: Linguistics Department
Job Location: Illinois, USA 
Web Address: http://www.linguistics.northwestern.edu/
Job Rank: Post Doc  

Specialty Areas: Computational Linguistics; Natural Language Processing


Description:

Applications are invited for an anticipated postdoctoral position at 
Northwestern University in the area of computational modeling of the lexicon 
in many different languages. The postdoctoral fellow will work with linguistics 
professor Janet Pierrehumbert as a member of an interdisciplinary team 
that includes outstanding computer scientists and electrical engineers at four other 
American research institutions. The Northwestern component of the 
collaborative project will focus on novel methods for bootstrapping lexical 
networks from sparse statistical samples. The ideal candidate will have a 
Ph.D in computational linguistics, EECS, applied mathematics, physics, or a 
related field, and the demonstrated ability to create and document robust 
software. Familiarity with C, Python and Unix/Linux environments are a plus. 

Negotiable start date in early 2012. Competitive salary scale comparable to 
postdoctoral positions in computer science. Initial appointment for one year 
with renewal subject to performance and availability of funding. Please apply 
by email with a statement of research interests and a CV including the names 
and contact information for three references. Send the application to: 
linguistics at northwestern.edu using the subject line: Pierrehumbert postdoc
Consideration of applications will begin on December 10, 2011, and will 
continue until the position has been filled.

Northwestern is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and applications are 
encouraged from all qualified junior researchers. Hiring is contingent on 
eligibility to work in the United States. Non-US-residents will receive 
consideration for the position.


Application Deadline: 10-Dec-2011 (Open until filled)
	  
Email Address for Applications: linguistics at northwestern.edu 
Contact Information:
	Professor Janet Pierrehumbert 
	Email: jbp at northwestern.edu 




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