26.3094, Jobs: Computational Linguistics; Translation: Researcher, DFKI GmbH

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Subject: 26.3094, Jobs: Computational Linguistics; Translation: Researcher, DFKI GmbH

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Date: Wed, 01 Jul 2015 12:30:29
From: Aljoscha Burchardt [aljoscha.burchardt at dfki.de]
Subject: Computational Linguistics; Translation: Researcher, DFKI GmbH, Berlin, Germany

 
University or Organization: DFKI GmbH 
Department: Language Technology
Job Location: Berlin, Germany 
Web Address: http://www.dfki.de/lt
Job Title: Research Fellowship in Language Technology / Machine Translation
Job Rank: Researcher

Specialty Areas: Computational Linguistics; Translation 


Description:

The Language Technology Lab of the German Research Center for Artificial
Intelligence (DFKI LT-Lab) invites applications in Berlin, Germany for a
Research Fellowship in language technology, primarily in the area of machine
translation. The focus will be on the analytical improvement of MT techniques
and on MT evaluation.

We are looking for people who enjoy working in an innovative and enthusiastic
research team, love challenges and are passionate about research and
development. We offer an excellent working environment with a variety of
research projects. The successful applicant will work in a multi-disciplinary
and international team in one of the world’s foremost research centers in AI
and NLP. DFKI Berlin is located in the center of the dynamic, livable and
affordable capital of Germany. 

The candidates should have a masters degree or PhD in computational
linguistics, computer science or related disciplines. 

Expertise and experience in more than one of the following areas is expected: 

- Statistical MT  
- Rule-based MT  
- MT evaluation    
- CAT techniques

Experience in these areas is a plus:  

- Machine learning  
- Natural language parsing  
- NL syntax and semantics  
- Language data (corpora, dictionaries, thesauri)  
- Mathematical background (probability & statistics)  

Expected are programming skills:  

- Experience with programming in Java and/or C++  
- Experience with scripting languages Python/Pearl 
- Experience in web and/or database technology   
- A good grasp of algorithms and software architectures  

Expected general skills:  

- Good communication and teamwork skills  
- Excellent problem-solving skills  
- High degree of motivation  
- Able to manage own workload and meet deadlines  
- Good organizational skills  
- Good standard of written and spoken English   

Pay  

Successful candidates will be offered a competitive salary based on their
qualifications and experience.  

Duration

The position is bound to work in projects and can last between six and twelve
months. Extension after this period may be possible.

How to Apply 

 Please send your electronic application (preferably in PDF format) to Prof.
Hans Uszkoreit and Dr. Aljoscha Burchardt (application emails below
respectively) referring to job opening No. 41-15/HU. A meaningful application
should include a cover letter, a recent CV, and a brief summary of
professional interests, and contact information for three references. 

Preference is given to applications received by July 31, 2015.



Application Deadline: 30-Sep-2015 (Open until filled)
	  
Email Address for Applications: uszkoreit at dfki.de, burchardt at dfki.de 
Contact Information:
	Dr. Aljoscha Burchardt 
	Email: aljoscha.burchardt at dfki.de 


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