26.1031, Jobs: Persian; General Linguistics: Faculty Research Assistant, University of Maryland

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Subject: 26.1031, Jobs: Persian; General Linguistics: Faculty Research Assistant, University of Maryland

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Date: Sat, 21 Feb 2015 21:33:40
From: Holly Walker [jobs at casl.umd.edu]
Subject: Persian; General Linguistics: Faculty Research Assistant, University of Maryland

 
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 Title: Faculty Research Assistant
Job Rank: Researcher

Specialty Areas: General Linguistics 

Required Language(s): Dari (prs)

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
Persian (Farsi and/or Dari). The projects will support CASL’s mission to
conduct state-of-the-art research in areas that result in improved performance
on language tasks relevant to the work of government language professionals.
The FRA’s initial assignment will be to provide research and administrative
support to projects with a Persian (Farsi and/or Dari) language focus and/or
components.

Duties

Responsibilities include linguistic analysis, pronunciation and audio file
development, preparation of pedagogical materials, morphology, lexicography,
native speaker fieldwork and literature reviews. The FRA will also assist the
project with administrative duties, such as helping to prepare progress
reports, schedule meetings, and take minutes during meetings.

Compensation for this position is competitive commensurate with experience and
education.

Qualifications

Bachelors degree required. Masters preferred. Knowledge of spoken and written
Persian. Candidates must have self motivation, a demonstrated work ethic, and
an ability and willingness to learn to work with quantitative research
methods, corpus linguistics, and computer applications for linguistic and
phonetic research. The successful candidate will work as a member of a larger
team and be motivated to receive training as needed. Familiarity with
government and defense-related foreign language activities will be a plus.
Experience with phonetic (e.g. PRAAT) or speech technology software (ASR,
TTS), Linux and any scripting language is a plus.

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 a government professions; and
improving the quality of human language technology. For more information,
please visit http://www.casl.umd.edu

Application

For best consideration please apply online by March 5, 2015. You will need to
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: 19-Aug-2015 (Open until filled)
	  
Web Address for Applications: https://ejobs.umd.edu/postings/32103 
Contact Information:
	Holly Walker 
	Email: jobs at casl.umd.edu 


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