23.3698, Jobs: Computational Ling; Measurement, Statistics & Evaluation: Asst/Assoc/Senior Research Scientist, The U of Maryland

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Subject: 23.3698, Jobs: Computational Ling; Measurement, Statistics & Evaluation: Asst/Assoc/Senior Research Scientist, The U of Maryland

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Date: Wed, 05 Sep 2012 11:21:37
From: Holly Nalley [hnalley at casl.umd.edu]
Subject: Computational Linguistics; Measurement, Statistics, and Evaluation: Assistant/Associate/Senior Research Scientist, The University of Maryland, Maryland, USA

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

Specialty Areas: Computational Linguistics; Measurement, Statistics, and Evaluation


Description:
The University of Maryland Center for Advanced Study of Language (CASL) 
is seeking to fill a research faculty position in Measurement, Statistics, and 
Evaluation to work in its interdisciplinary national language research program. 
CASL seeks scholars with expertise particularly in the modeling of change 
over time, the design of sensitive measures, and program evaluation.  The 
ideal candidate will have strong foundations in quantitative methods such as 
factor analysis, logistic regression, structural equation modeling, hierarchical 
linear modeling, and meta-analysis.  Areas of specialization may include 
linear/nonlinear mixed effects and random coefficient models, latent growth 
models, mixture models, psychometrics, and Bayesian modeling. The 
successful candidate will work with multidisciplinary teams - including 
second language acquisition researchers, anthropologists, 
industrial/organizational and cognitive psychologists, and computational/ 
descriptive/psycholinguists - on projects that optimize language, culture, and 
job training and promote and track the acquisition and maintenance of critical 
foreign languages.  

Appointments to CASL are as members of the research faculty of the 
University of Maryland under renewable three-year contracts, with highly 
competitive salary (12-month) and benefits.

Qualifications: 
Candidates must have an earned Ph.D. in measurement, 
statistics, and evaluation, or a related field and a record of research 
productivity and publications. The center is seeking people who will contribute 
to the strategic direction of CASL and will participate in multiple research 
projects.  Candidates' research and publications should demonstrate the 
ability to tackle complex, interdisciplinary research and to work 
collaboratively with a range of institutions and researchers.  

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

CASL, established in 2003, is one of 14 university-affiliated research centers 
in the nation. 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. CASL 
is expanding its mission to include new directions in language and 
intelligence analysis. For more information on CASL, please go to 
www.casl.umd.edu.

Application: 
For best consideration, please apply online by November 30, 
2012 at the application URL below.  You will need to create an account and 
submit a letter of application, a curriculum vitae (CV), three writing samples 
and a list of references containing the contact information for at least three 
professional referees.  References will later be requested from short-listed 
candidates.  The position will remain open until a suitable candidate is 
selected.  The University of Maryland is an affirmative action, equal 
opportunity employer.  Women and minorities are encouraged to apply.  
Questions about this position should be sent by e-mail to 
jobquestions at casl.umd.edu.


Application Deadline:  (Open until filled)
	  
Web Address for Applications: http://jobs.umd.edu/applicants/Central?quickFind=56846 
Contact Information:
	Holly Nalley 
	Email: hnalley at casl.umd.edu



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