31.469, Jobs: Computational Linguistics; Discourse Analysis; Psycholinguistics: Post Doc, Boston College

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Subject: 31.469, Jobs: Computational Linguistics; Discourse Analysis; Psycholinguistics: Post Doc, Boston College

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Date: Fri, 31 Jan 2020 23:22:52
From: Emily Prud'hommeaux [prudhome at bc.edu]
Subject: Computational Linguistics; Discourse Analysis; Psycholinguistics: Post Doc, Boston College, United States

 
University or Organization: Boston College 
Department: Computer Science
Job Location: Massachusetts, USA 
Job Title: Postdoctoral Researcher
Job Rank: Post Doc

Specialty Areas: Computational Linguistics; Discourse Analysis; Psycholinguistics 


Description:

The department of Computer Science at Boston College invites applications for
a postdoctoral position in computational linguistics and natural language
processing for the 2020-2021 academic year, with the possibility of renewal
through 2022. The postdoc will work with faculty on one of two
externally-funded projects: (1) computational analysis of pragmatic language
in adults with autism; and (2) speech and language technology for documenting
endangered languages.

Required minimum qualifications:

- PhD or ABD in computer science, computational linguistics, linguistics,
cognitive science, or an allied field
- Previous coursework in machine learning, NLP, data science, or speech signal
processing

Additional preferred qualifications:
 
- Experience mentoring or supervising undergraduate researchers
- Graduate coursework or research experience in theoretical linguistics,
statistics, psychology, cognitive science, or computer vision.
- Research experience with under-resourced languages

Applicants should submit the following documents via email to Prof. Emily
Prud'hommeaux at the application email below:

- Cover letter explaining the applicant’s interest in and suitability for the
position
- CV (including references for all publications)
- Names, affiliations, and email addresses of 3 references



Application Deadline:  (Open until filled)
	  
Email Address for Applications: prudhome at bc.edu 
Contact Information:
	Prof. Emily Prud'hommeaux 
	Email: prudhome at bc.edu 


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