24.3582, Jobs: English; German; Applied Ling; Comp Ling; Text/Corpus Ling; NLP: Researcher, Saarland University

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Subject: 24.3582, Jobs: English; German; Applied Ling; Comp Ling; Text/Corpus Ling; NLP: Researcher, Saarland University

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Date: Thu, 12 Sep 2013 16:02:44
From: Erich Steiner [e.steiner at mx.uni-saarland.de]
Subject: English; German; Applied Linguistics; Computational Linguistics; Text/Corpus Linguistics; Natural Language Processing: Researcher, Saarland University, Saarbrücken, Germany

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University or Organization: Saarland University 
Department: Applied Linguistics, Translation and Interpreting
Job Location: Saarbrücken, Germany 
Web Address: http://fr46.uni-saarland.de/index.php?id=2&L=1
Job Rank: Researcher

Specialty Areas: Applied Linguistics; Computational Linguistics; Text/Corpus Linguistics; Natural Language Processing

Required Language(s): English (eng)
                      German (deu) 

Description:

The Chair of Translation Studies (English) at the Institute of Applied Linguistics,Translation and Interpreting at Universität des Saarlandes (Saarbrücken, Germany) offers a half-time researcher position (fixed-term 2,5 Years) in the DFG-funded project ‘English-German contrasts in cohesion - Towards an empirically-based comparison’, with a particular focus on the written-spoken dimension.
 
Information on the project jointly directed by Erich Steiner and Kerstin Kunz can be obtained from (http://www.gecco.uni-saarland.de/GECCo/en.Home.html).
 
The position is open for a PhD student or a Postdoc researcher. Main tasks include: expansion of the existing architecture of an English-German corpus.
 
The successful candidate is expected to have relevant computational expertise, experience in statistical evaluation of data and in methods of lexical and semantic analysis. Prerequisites are a relevant masters/ diploma degree or a PhD in a relevant discipline and experience in corpus-based methods.
 
A good command of German and English is mandatory.

The salary is according to the German TV-L system (level 13). The position is for 2,5 years, starting on 15th November or as soon as possible thereafter. Universität des Saarlandes is an equal opportunities employer. Applications of women are thus especially encouraged; applications of disabled persons will be given preferential treatment to those of other candidates with equal qualifications. Applications should be sent to Erich Steiner and include a letter of motivation, CV, list of academic publications, and copies of academic degree certificates (reference no. W772)).
 
The deadline for application is October 9, 2013. For inquiries please contact Erich Steiner
(e.steiner at mx.uni-saarland.de) or Kerstin Kunz (k.kunz at mx.uni-saarland.de).
 
Importantly, please consult the official and legally binding version of this advertisement at the application URL below.


Application Deadline: 09-Oct-2013 
Mailing Address for Applications:
	Prof. Dr. Erich Steiner 
	Universität des Saarlandes 
	Fachrichung 4.6 - Angewandte Sprachwissenschaft sowie Übersetzen und Dolmetschen 
	Campus A 2.2 
	Saarbrücken 66123 
	Germany  
Email Address for Applications: e.steiner at mx.uni-saarland.de 
Web Address for Applications: http://www.uni-saarland.de/campus/service-und-kultur/dienstleistungen-der-verwaltung/stellenausschreibungen/wissenschaftliches-personal.html 
Contact Information:
	Erich Steiner 
	Email: e.steiner at mx.uni-saarland.de 





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