23.241, Jobs: NLP; Data/Text Mining: Post-Doc/Open-Rank Prof, U of Nova Gorica

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Subject: 23.241, Jobs: NLP; Data/Text Mining: Post-Doc/Open-Rank Prof, U of Nova Gorica

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Date: 11-Jan-2012
From: Tea Stibilj Nemec [tea.stibilj.nemec at ung.si]
Subject: Natural Language Processing; Data (Text) Mining: Post-Doc/Open-Rank Professor, University of Nova Gorica, Slovenia


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Date: Fri, 13 Jan 2012 09:53:55
From: Tea Stibilj Nemec [tea.stibilj.nemec at ung.si]
Subject: Natural Language Processing; Data (Text) Mining: Post-Doc/Open-Rank Professor, University of Nova Gorica, Slovenia

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University or Organization: University of Nova Gorica 
Department: Center for Systems and Information Techologies
Job Location: Nova Gorica, Slovenia 
Web Address: http://www.ung.si/en/
Job Rank: Post-Doc/Open-Rank Professor  

Specialty Areas: Computational Linguistics; Natural Language Processing; Data (Text) Mining


Description:

The University of University of Nova Gorica (CSIT and the linguistic section 
of ICS) is looking for an 'experienced researcher' (post-doc or open-rank 
professor) in the field of data (text) mining and natural language processing.

The position is open within the SUNGREEN project cofinanced under 
Framework Programme 7 (Call: FP7-REGPOT-2011-1) with duration until 
30.9.2014. 

Conversion to a tenure-track position is possible.  

Application Deadline: January 30, 2012/ open until filled. 

Fields of work and research:  
-  Development of algorithms and software for text mining systems and 
carrying out experiments in text mining applications using large data sets  
-  Development of information extraction, text classification and text mining 
algorithms for energy and environmental research areas, performing data 
extraction, manipulation, cleaning, text mining and link analysis
-  Analysis and interpretation of today's plethora of data sources and thus 
support energy and environmental scientists in the process of knowledge 
discovery
-  The recruited researcher will also work with younger researchers and 
students to develop a team that can continue with these activities after the 
termination of this project

Qualifications: 
-  A Ph.D. in Computer or Information Science or equivalent degree
-  At least two years of postdoctoral experience from the fields related to the 
job description
-  Excellent knowledge of natural language processing and text mining
-  A distinguished publication record
-  Very good oral and written communication skills in English are essential
-  Experience with text mining in applications related to energy and 
environmental research is an advantage

The application should include:  
-  Cover letter  
-  CV including contact details
-  List of relevant publications  
-  Two letters of recommendation 
-  A max. 2-page description of proposed research activities (desirable, not 
mandatory)

For more information see: http://www.ung.si/en/jobs/id/196896/


Application Deadline: 30-Jan-2012 (Open until filled)
Mailing Address for Applications: 
	Tea Stibilj Nemec 
	Vipavska 13 
	Nova Gorica SI - 5000 
	Slovenia  
Email Address for Applications: tea.stibilj.nemec at ung.si 
Contact Information:
	Tea Stibilj Nemec 
	Email: tea.stibilj.nemec at ung.si 
	Phone: ++386 5 3315 261 
	Fax: ++386 5 3315 224 




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