34.2624, Jobs: Computational Linguistics: Postdoctoral Research Fellow in Computer Vision and Sign Languages, University of Bergen

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Subject: 34.2624, Jobs: Computational Linguistics: Postdoctoral Research Fellow in Computer Vision and Sign Languages, University of Bergen

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Date: 01-Sep-2023
From: Vadim Kimmelman [vadim.kimmelman at gmail.com]
Subject: Computational Linguistics: Postdoctoral Research Fellow in Computer Vision and Sign Languages, University of Bergen

University or Organization: University of Bergen
Department: Department of Linguistic, Literary and Aesthetic Studies
Job Location: Bergen, Norway
Web Address: https://www.uib.no/en/lle
Job Title: Postdoctoral Research Fellow in Computer Vision and Sign
Languages
Job Rank: Post Doc

Specialty Areas: Computational Linguistics

Description:

The Department of Linguistic, Literary and Aesthetic Studies invites
applications for a four-year Postdoctoral position in Computer Vision
and Sign Languages, starting 01 November 2023 or as agreed.

The project “Fundamentals of formal properties of nonmanuals: A
quantitative approach” (NONMANUAL) is funded by the European Research
Council, PI: Vadim Kimmelman. The project studies facial expressions
and body and head movements in five different sign languages, using
large datasets, Computer Vision and advanced statistical analysis.
Read more about this project here: https://www.uib.no/en/nonmanual

The position as postdoctoral research fellow is a fixed-term
appointment for four years, with the primary objective of qualifying
the appointee for work in top academic positions. The successful
applicant shall prepare a plan for qualifying for top academic
positions in cooperation with the Head of Department. It is a
requirement that the postdoctoral project is completed during the
period of employment.

Qualifications and personal qualities:
 - The applicant must hold a Norwegian PhD or an equivalent foreign
degree in Computer Science, AI or a related field (with specialization
in Computer Vision or similar, and demonstrated experience working
with sign languages or gesture), or in Computational Linguistics or a
related field (with demonstrated experience working with Computer
Vision and sign languages or gesture). The doctoral dissertation must
have been submitted for evaluation within the closing date of the
application. The PhD degree must be obtained prior to appointment.
 - The applicant must provide a project proposal within Computer
Vision analysis of sign languages, including a progress plan for the
project’s main activities, and a plan for publishing results in
recognized international channels. The project proposal must be
aligned with the goals of NONMANUAL, that is, using and improving
Computer Vision tools to analyze nonmanual markers in sign languages.
 - The applicant must be able to work independently in a
well-structured way and have good cooperation skills.
 - Applicants must have a good command of English.

In the assessment, the main emphasis will be placed upon the quality
of the proposed project and its relevance to NONMANUAL, the
applicant’s academic qualifications and the feasibility of the
project.

In cases where applicants have approximately equivalent
qualifications, motivation and the applicant’s personal eligibility
will be taken into account.

Applications must be sent electronically via the link on this site
“APPLY FOR THIS JOB” on the webpage linked above or by using the
provided link below.

Application Deadline: 20-Sep-2023
Mailing Address for Applications:
Web Address for Applications: https://www.jobbnorge.no/en/available-jo
bs/job/249469/postdoctoral-research-fellow-in-computer-vision-and-sign
-languages-erc-project-nonmanual
Contact Information:
        Dr Vadim Kimmelman
        Email: vadim.kimmelman at uib.no

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