31.3338, Jobs: Computational Linguistics: Researcher, University of Gothenburg

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Subject: 31.3338, Jobs: Computational Linguistics: Researcher, University of Gothenburg

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Date: Mon, 02 Nov 2020 13:27:44
From: Stergios Chatzikyriakidis [kafouroutsos at hotmail.com]
Subject: Computational Linguistics: Researcher, University of Gothenburg, Sweden

 
University or Organization: University of Gothenburg 
Department: Department of Philosophy, Linguistics and Theory of Science
Job Location: Gothenburg, Sweden 
Web Address: https://www.gu.se/en/flov
Job Title: Researcher in Computational Linguistics
Job Rank: Researcher

Specialty Areas: Computational Linguistics 


Description:

Subject Area: Computational Linguistics

Subject Area Description:
The Centre for Linguistic Theory and Studies in Probability (CLASP) is based
in FLoV at the University of Gothenburg, and is funded by a 10-year grant from
the Swedish Research Council (2015-2025). CLASP is devoted to research and
advanced training in the application of probabilistic modeling and machine
learning methods to core issues in linguistic theory and cognition. It also
addresses topics in dialogue and linguistic interaction. For a description of
CLASP see https://gu-clasp.github.io/.

Job Assignments:
The researcher will contribute to CLASP's ongoing research. They will also
serve as Associate Director of CLASP, working with the Director, and the other
members of CLASP, in a senior leadership and organizational role. They will
devote 60% of their time to research, and they will we expected to take on
organizational work related to CLASP equivalent to 40% of a full-time
position. The Associate Director's role includes organizing CLASP’s research
activities. The appointed candidate is expected to carry out the vast majority
of her/his duties in Gothenburg.

Eligibility:
Eligible for a research position are those with a PhD or other foreign degree
that is deemed equivalent to PhD. The subject of the doctoral thesis and/or
other research publications should be in a research area relevant to the
subject description above.

Assessment:
Scientific proficiency will be given priority in the evaluation of the
qualifications of the applicants, and it is assessed primarily on the basis of
the applicant’s publications. A substantial publication record demonstrating
close links to the research group's core activities will be considered an
important qualification. A record of academic leadership applied to planning
and organizing research is also a central criterion of assessment.

The recruitment process may include interviews by video link and contacting
references.

Employment:
Type of employment: Permanent position
Extent: 100%
Location: Department of Philosophy, Linguistics and Theory of Science,
Gothenburg University
First day of employment:  June 1, 2021

To apply, please see the application link provided below.



Application Deadline: 01-Feb-2021 
	  
Web Address for Applications: https://web103.reachmee.com/ext/I005/1035/job?site=7&lang=UK&validator=9b89bead79bb7258ad55c8d75228e5b7&job_id=17580 
Contact Information:
	Professor Shalom Lappin 
	Email: shalom.lappin at gu.se 


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