LINGUIST List 8.1506

Mon Oct 20 1997

Jobs: French Linguistics, Computational Linguistics

Editor for this issue: Anita Huang <anitalinguistlist.org>

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  • Terry Nadasdi, French Linguistics Position
  • Donia Scott, Research Opportunities in Computational Linguistics

    Message 1: French Linguistics Position

     Date: Sun, 19 Oct 1997 13:48:47 -0600
    From: Terry Nadasdi <terry.nadasdiualberta.ca>
    Subject: French Linguistics Position


    FRENCH

    The Faculty of Arts at the University of Alberta is engaged in an extensive process of staff renewal and is committed to ensuring that the substantial number of hirings anticipated over the next several years will secure for the future the lively and productive intellectual environment on which it prides itself.

    Applications are invited for a tenure-track position in French, effective July 1 1998, for an Assistant Professor, in the Department of Modern Languages and Comparative Studies. Entry level salary for assistant professors is currently $39,490. The successful candidate will have a Ph.D., a native or near-native proficiency in French, a demonstrated interest in research and strong teaching potential. S/he will be expected to teach core language courses in French and undergraduate and graduate courses in some area of linguistics or applied linguistics. S/he should also be prepared to work with counterparts in other languages in the setting up of a new programme in L2 acquisition and pedagogy. Expertise in translation studies would be a welcome second area of specialization. Applications, including a resume, all university transcripts, and three letters of recommendation, should be sent by December 15 1997, to Dr Earle Waugh, Acting Chair, Department of Modern Languages and Comparative Studies, University of Alberta, Edmonton, Alberta, CANADA, T6G 2E6. In accordance with Canadian immigration requirements, this advertisement is directed to Canadian citizens and permanent residents of Canada. The University of Alberta is committed to the principle of equity in employment. As an employer, we welcome diversity in the workplace and encourage applications from all qualified women and men, including Aboriginal peoples, persons with disabilities and members of visible minorities.

    Terry Nadasdi Modern Languages 200 Arts University of Alberta Edmonton, AB T6G 2E1 tnadasdigpu.srv.ualberta.ca http://www.ualberta.ca/~tnadasdi/ tel. (403) 492-1195 fax (403) 492-2715

    Message 2: Research Opportunities in Computational Linguistics

     Date: Mon, 20 Oct 1997 16:39:42 +0100
    From: Donia Scott <Donia.Scottitri.brighton.ac.uk>
    Subject: Research Opportunities in Computational Linguistics


    ITRI, University of Brighton

    The Information Technology Research Institute (ITRI) at the University of Brighton, is a major centre for research in Computational Linguistics and Language Engineering. Our principal research areas are natural language generation, lexicons, corpora and human computer interfaces. Our current research programme addresses the following theoretical issues: anaphora, architectures for natural language generation, automated interface design, constraint based reasoning, controlled languages, corpora, diagrammatic reasoning, discourse, document design, integrating text and graphics, lexical knowledge bases, lexical representation, multilinguality, natural language interfaces, text generation, underspecification, word sense disambiguation.

    The Institute is comprised of around twenty staff and students: research professors, readers, research fellows, research assistants, postgraduate students and technical and administrative staff. We also regularly host visiting researchers from other universities worldwide.

    The Institute is housed in a self-contained brand new office suite with excellent computing and network facilities and full administrative support. As a dedicated research department, we place great emphasis on career management and development, and participation in the wider research community.

    We are currently recruiting to fill up to six fixed-term research posts over the next few months, ranging from research officers to principal research fellows for up to three or five years in duration. A number of PhD studentships may also be available.

    If you are interested in working with us, we would be interested in hearing from you. Please address all enquiries, enclosing a CV if possible, to the address below. Suitable potential candidates will be sent further information. Meanwhile, more detailed information regarding the Institute is available on our web site.

    Ms Vivienne Wicks, Research Administrator, Information Technology Research Institute, University of Brighton, Lewes Road, Brighton, BN2 4GJ, United Kingdom.

    Tel: +44 1273 642900 Email: adminitri.brighton.ac.uk Fax: +44 1273 642908 URL: http://www.itri.brighton.ac.uk/