LINGUIST List 8.5

Wed Jan 15 1997

Jobs: Ben-Gurion U., HCI & Multimodal Systems

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  • nomi shir, job: Ben-Gurion University
  • Sharon Oviatt, Postdoctoral and Internship Positions in HCI & Multimodal Systems

    Message 1: job: Ben-Gurion University

     Date: Fri, 10 Jan 1997 15:32:40 +0200 (IST)
    From: nomi shir <shirbgumail.bgu.ac.il>
    Subject: job: Ben-Gurion University


    BEN-GURION UNIVERSITY OF THE NEGEV, ISRAEL

    DEPARTMENT OF FOREIGN LITERATURES AND LINGUISTICS

    Applications are invited for a position in linguistics starting October 1, 1997. We offer a one year appointment with possibility of renewal and tenure track.

    The department offers a B.A. program in English Literature and in Linguistics. Our current staff is theoretically oriented. We are interested in hiring a linguist with a specialization in either Psycholinguistics or Neurolinguistics.

    Candidates should have a strong commitment to research in their area of expertise as well as a good background in current theory. Teaching responsibilities include introductory, advanced undergraduate and graduate courses in their specialty as well as more general courses such as Introduction to Linguistics, Introduction to Phonology, etc.

    Applicants should send a cover letter, CV, and the names and addresses of three referees to:

    Nomi Shir, Chair Department of Foreign Literatures and Linguistics Ben-Gurion University of the Negev P.O.Box 653 Beer Sheva, Israel 84105

    Please send an e-mail copy of the application as soon as possible to: shirbgumail.bgu.ac.il

    Please supply e-mail addresses and fax numbers both for yourself and for referees.

    Nomi Erteschik-Shir home: 972-7-6469482 Department of Foreign Literatures and Linguistics work: 972-7-6461117 Ben Gurion University of the Negev 972-7-6461128 P.O.Box 653, Beer Sheva, Israel fax: 972-7-6472907

    Message 2: Postdoctoral and Internship Positions in HCI & Multimodal Systems

     Date: Tue, 7 Jan 1997 19:15:34 -0700
    From: Sharon Oviatt <oviattcse.ogi.edu>
    Subject: Postdoctoral and Internship Positions in HCI & Multimodal Systems


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    POSTDOCTORAL POSITIONS IN HCI & MULTIMODAL SYSTEMS

    Applications are invited from recent PhD's for two different postodoctoral positions in human-computer interaction and multimodal systems. Postdocs will be participating in a new 3-year research project, funded by corporate and federal sources, that is investigating people's spoken and multimodal input to interactive portable devices. This work is being conducted in a new state-of-the-art laboratory facility in the Center for Human-Computer Communication at the Oregon Graduate Institute of Science and Technology (OGI), which is located in the Portland metropolitan area 10-15 minutes west of the city. Postdoctoral salary range and benefits are competitive, and positions are for 1-2 years with renewals possible.

    Position #1: Applicants with a background in linguistics, especially phonetics and phonology, and experience working with human subjects, scoring and analyzing language-oriented behavior, and using WAVES software to analyze acoustic/prosodic and phonological aspects of speech are encouraged to apply. This postdoctoral position involves research on how users adapt their speech and language when correcting system recognition errors, with the aim of developing more robust future spoken language systems. Applicants are especially encouraged who have a broad interest in issues related to cognitive science and the computational processing of spoken language, in addition to empirical and theoretical aspects of linguistics. Applicants with an interest in human-computer interaction and user-centered design, multimodal/multimedia systems, speech and pen technology, and participation in multidisciplinary team-oriented research are especially encouraged.

    Position #2: Applicants with a PhD in computer science, strong programming skills and 2+ years of graphics, visualization, or other interface programming experience are especially encouraged to apply. This postdoctoral position involves developing prototypes and conducting research on the design of wireless portable devices for use in natural field settings. Postdoctoral applicants should be able to engage in team-oriented multidisciplinary research, and to work with others in solving novel design and programmatic problems related to this topic. Candidates also should have substantial experience in programming with the Windows 95 and Windows NT apis, and with Visual Basic and Visual C++ on PC's. A working knowledge of Microsoft's ActiveX and COM/DCOM distributed programming systems also would be helpful, as would experience and interest in speech and pen technology, distributed computation, and interface design and testing.

    To apply, submit a resume, xerox copy of graduate transcripts, names and contact information for 3 references, a brief statement of research/career interests, and date of availability. Positions will start spring term 1997 or later, and applications received by February 15th will receive priority. Please forward applications to:

    Gloria McCauley, Center Administrator Center for Human-Computer Communication Department of Computer Science Oregon Graduate Institute of Science & Technology P. O. Box 91000 Portland, Oregon 97291

    FAX: (503) 690-1548

    For FEDEX, please use shipping address at: Department of Computer Science 20000 N.W. Walker Road Beaverton, Oregon 97006

    For general information & publications, see: http://www.cse.ogi.edu/~oviatt/ For further information or to apply via email, contact: mccauleycse.ogi.edu Women and minority applicants are encouraged to apply.

    NSF-FUNDED INTERNSHIPS IN HCI & MULTIMODAL SYSTEMS

    Applications are invited from outstanding upper-level undergraduate and graduate students for 10-week full-time spring or summer internship positions in human-computer interaction and multimodal systems. Funding for these internships primarily is sponsored by the National Science Foundation, and is part of a larger NSF project entitled ``Interactive Multimodal Interfaces: Designing for Human Performance." Students selected will participate in an interdisciplinary, team-oriented research project investigating people's spoken, pen-based, and multimodal input to interactive computer systems. One aim of this research is the design of successful interfaces for multimodal systems and portable devices. This work is being conducted in a new state-of-the-art laboratory facility in the Center for Human-Computer Communication at the Oregon Graduate Institute of Science and Technology (OGI), which is located in the Portland metropolitan area 10-15 minutes west of the city.

    Applicants with a background in computer science, cognitive science, psychology, linguistics, or human factors are encouraged to apply. Interests in the following areas are preferred: human-computer interaction and user-centered design, multimodal/multimedia systems, speech and pen technology, human communication and behavior, linguistics and natural language processing, phonology, interactive graphics and visualization techniques, research design and statistics. Experience working with human subjects, scoring and analyzing language-oriented behavior, using WAVES software, using data analysis/statistics software, programming in C++ and X-windows, or in computer graphics would be most relevant to the project.

    To apply, submit a resume, xerox copy of course transcripts, names and contact information for 3 references, and a brief statement of research/career interests by February 28th to:

    Gloria McCauley, Center Administrator Center for Human-Computer Communication Department of Computer Science Oregon Graduate Institute of Science & Technology P. O. Box 91000 Portland, Oregon 97291

    FAX: (503) 690-1548

    For FEDEX, please use shipping address at: Department of Computer Science 20000 N.W. Walker Road Beaverton, Oregon 97006

    For general project information & publications, see: http://www.cse.ogi.edu/~oviatt/

    For further information or to apply via email, contact: mccauleycse.ogi.edu Women and minority applicants are encouraged to apply.