LINGUIST List 9.473

Fri Mar 27 1998

Jobs: Computational Ling, European Langs

Editor for this issue: Martin Jacobsen <martylinguistlist.org>

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  • Deborah Coughlin, Internship: Computational Linguistics (Micorosoft)
  • Martin Ehala, European Langs

    Message 1: Internship: Computational Linguistics (Micorosoft)

     Date: Thu, 26 Mar 1998 16:02:27 -0800
    From: Deborah Coughlin <deborahcMICROSOFT.com>
    Subject: Internship: Computational Linguistics (Micorosoft)


    COMPUTATIONAL LINGUIST INTERNSHIPS

    The NLP Group in Microsoft Research is looking for computational linguist interns for Chinese, French, German, and Japanese. The positions will be located on the Microsoft central campus in Redmond, Washington, USA. This is a great opportunity to work with a dedicated group of researchers who are creating a system for unrestricted text understanding and generation.

    RESPONSIBILITIES:

    The linguists will work to further the development of the Microsoft natural language system, NLPWin. Responsibilities may include modifying the dictionary, defining morphological rules, or writing code for the grammar of the language. Specific responsibilities will be determined based on the candidate's expertise and the needs of the language.

    QUALIFICATIONS:

    Candidates must be pursuing an advanced degree in linguistics (but not yet have a Ph.D.), and must have native or near-native fluency in the language being worked on. Preference will be given to candidates with previous experience in linguistic research and software development, or with practical experience with NLP implementation issues.

    ABOUT THE MICROSOFT NLP RESEARCH GROUP:

    We are in the process of designing and building a system to analyze unrestricted natural language, taking input text, and moving from lexical/morphological analysis through syntax, semantics, and eventually pragmatics and discourse. A generation component is also planned. The programming system and underlying principles that are used for English have been found to be applicable to other languages. We are empirically oriented, and are happy to use good linguistic ideas wherever they can be found. A reasonable first-version summary of our techniques and some of our experience can be found in the book "Natural Language Processing: The PLNLP Approach," Kluwer Academic Publishers, Boston, 1993.

    For more information about the NLP group, connect to our home page on the World Wide Web.

    http://research.microsoft.com/nlp <http://research.microsoft.com/nlp>;

    CONTACT: Please send resumes, cover letters, and any additional materials to:

    Ken Felder Microsoft Corporation One Microsoft Way Redmond, WA 98052 USA email: KenFeMicrosoft.com <mailto:KenFeMicrosoft.com>

    Message 2: European Langs

     Date: Fri, 27 Mar 1998 22:00:57 +0200
    From: Martin Ehala <ehalalin2.tpu.ee>
    Subject: European Langs


    JOB ANNOUNCEMENT

    FACULTY OF PHILOLOGY, TALLINN PEDAGOGICAL UNIVERSITY

    The Faculty of Philology, Tallinn Pedagogical University invites applications for the following tenure track positions:

    1) Professor of German. The applicant should have a PhD in German language or literature.

    2) Professor of Russian language. The applicant should have a PhD in Russian language.

    3) Professor of Baltic-Finnic languages. The applicant should have a PhD in one of Baltic-Finnic languages or Finnish literature

    4) Professor of Swedish. The applicant should have a PhD in Swedish language or literature.

    Applicants should send an application, CV, a copy of the degree certificate, a list of publications with two recent samples, a research programme and the names of three referees to

    Dr. Martin Ehala Faculty of Philology Tallinn Pedagogical University Narva Rd 29 Tallinn EE 0001 Estonia

    The deadline for applications is April 26, 1998.

    For more information, contact Martin Ehala: ehalatpu.ee

    Fax: +372 640 9300