26.4191, Jobs: Computational Linguistics: Lecturer, University of Groningen

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Subject: 26.4191, Jobs: Computational Linguistics: Lecturer, University of Groningen

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Date: Wed, 23 Sep 2015 11:09:23
From: Johan Bos [johan.bos at rug.nl]
Subject: Computational Linguistics: Lecturer, University of Groningen, Groningen, Netherlands

University or Organization: University of Groningen 
Department: Linguistics, Information Science
Job Location: Groningen, Netherlands 
Web Address: http://www.rug.nl/bachelors/information-science/#int
Job Title: University Lecturer Information Science (1.0 fte) (215281)
Job Rank: Lecturer

Specialty Areas: Computational Linguistics 

Description:

Job description

The Faculty of Arts of the University of Groningen is seeking a University Lecturer in the area of Information Science (60% teaching, 40% research). The candidate will contribute to the bachelor programme in Information Science, and the corresponding master programme. The Information Science programmes in Groningen focus on computational linguistics and web technology. We are therefore looking for an experienced researcher in this area. We are particularly interested in candidates with expertise in one of the following directions: digital humanities, statistical natural language processing, human-computer communication.

The research will be embedded in the Groningen Center for Language and Cognition (CLCG) research institute, and in particular in the Computational Linguistics research group.

Specific tasks:

- Teaching course units in the field of introductory programming, language technology, web technology, digital humanities, and statistics within the bachelor’s and master's degree programme in Information Science
- Conducting research at a recognized level in one or more of the above-mentioned fields
- External grant acquisition
- Supervising bachelor's and master's theses in the above-mentioned fields
- Performing administrative and organizational duties.

Qualifications

In addition to a number of basic requirements set by the University of Groningen, such as excellent social and communication skills, presentation skills, coaching skills and a results-oriented attitude, we are looking for a candidate who has a PhD in the field of Information Science, Web Technology, Language Technology or a related field and, in the area of teaching: has academic teaching experience at various levels has gained the University Teaching Qualification or is prepared to do so within a year is an excellent teacher, as demonstrated by positive teaching evaluations is demonstrably able to make concrete contributions to the development of course units, partly by actively linking teaching to research.

In the area of research:

- Is the author of at least two peer-reviewed international publications every year
- Is able to set up his or her own research line and publish within it, dovetailing with the profile of the research institute has international experience and an international network has attracted significant funding.

In the area of management and organization: has a good command of Dutch or is willing to learn the language within two years is able to make a constructive contribution to interdisciplinary collaboration and a friendly atmosphere within the department has demonstrable management capacities and organization skills.

Application Deadline: 21-Oct-2015 

Web Address for Applications: http://www.rug.nl/about-us/work-with-us/job-opportunities/overview?details=00347-02S0004OXP 
Contact Information:
	Prof. dr. Johan Bos 
	Email: johan.bos at rug.nl 
	Phone: +31 50 3636642 

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