Job: Research Assistant in Natural Language Processing, UPF, Barcelona

[Thierry Hamon]

Date: Thu, 15 Dec 2011 09:43:02 +0100
From: Horacio Saggion <horacio.saggion at upf.edu>
Message-ID: <CABxRTCyxd1PY-PnZdUDFHe-89VkjYbAbMfP647LLOYjM87jOzA at mail.gmail.com>
X-url: http://www.taln.upf.edu/content/news/362


http://www.taln.upf.edu/content/news/362

The Natural Language Processing Research group (TALN) at the Department
of Communication and Information Technologies, Universitat Pompeu Fabra
has a 12-months open position in the area of automatic text
simplification in Spanish in the context of the research project
Simplext.

We are looking for candidates with some experience in natural language
processing (NLP). Candidates with interest and/or experience in
automatic text summarization, text simplification, text-to-text
generation, and development of NLP applications are particularly
welcome. We are looking for a candidate willing to stay in our group
after the 12-months period to pursue a PhD in Natural Language
Processing.

We require:

* A degree in Computer Science or related field.
* Experience in NLP, Machine Learning, or Artificial Intelligence
* Experience in Programming and willing to learn Java

We offer:

* A 12-month research contract
* Dynamic and collaborative working environment
* A maximum gross salary of 19.400 EUROS depending on experience
* The position is available immediately.

Universitat Pompeu Fabra (UPF) is recognised internationally for the
quality of its research, it is also one of the top 5 Spanish
universities in terms of scientific production and academia
efficiency. The NLP group is situated in Campus de la Comunicacicón
in the innovation district of Barcelona 22@

If you are interested in working with us, please send the following
documentation:

* Cover letter including your contact details
* A CV and list of publications
* The names and contact details of 2 people who can act as your
  references

Send the documentation by e-mail to Dr. Horacio Saggion: horacio dot
saggion at upf dot edu, the subject of your e-mail should be
"Simplext-TALN-RA". If you have any informal query please contact
Dr.Horacio Saggion: horacio dot saggion at upf dot edu.


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