LINGUIST List 9.831

Thu Jun 4 1998

Jobs: Post-Doc (NLU),Chinese Ling,Japanese

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

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  • Lori Levin, Post Doc -- Natural Language Understanding
  • Huang Guoying, Jobs:Chinese linguistics
  • L.Velde, Japanese

    Message 1: Post Doc -- Natural Language Understanding

     Date: Thu, 04 Jun 1998 18:05:32 -0400
    From: Lori Levin <lsl+cs.cmu.edu>
    Subject: Post Doc -- Natural Language Understanding


    Post-doctoral Research Associate

    Natural Language Understanding

    CIRCLE (Center for Interdisciplinary Research on Constructive Learning Environments) has an opening for a post-doctoral research position in the area of natural language understanding (NLU) for intelligent tutoring systems. One of the goals of CIRCLE is to build and test a new generation of intelligent tutors that promote knowledge construction by the student. Natural language interaction will be used to enhance the flexibility and effectiveness of the tutoring system. The successful candidate for this job will have primary responsibility for the design and implementation of a natural language understanding component. The design of the envisioned NLU module will involve deciding what existing technology can be used (e.g., for robust parsing), extending and modifying components as necessary, and constructing appropriate linguistic knowledge sources such as grammars, lexicons, and ontologies. The NLU design must also support interaction with other modules such as a tutorial planner.

    Qualifications:

    The ideal candidate will have a Ph. D. in Artificial Intelligence or Computational Linguistics, or a related field. Experience with tutoring systems would be a plus, as would empirical studies of human tutors. Candidates must have good system design and implementation skills demonstrated by prior experience.

    The fellowship is for a minimum of 2 years, with extension to up to 5 years. It is a full-time position, but not tenure-track, with full benefits. Teaching opportunities are available but not required.

    CIRCLE is an equal-opportunity, affirmative action employer.

    You can find out more about CIRCLE at http://www.pitt.edu/~circle.

    To apply for this job contact: Lori Levin: lslcs.cmu.edu, 412-268-6193 Alon Lavie: alaviecs.cmu.edu, 412-268-5655

    Language Technologies Institute Carnegie Mellon University 5000 Forbes Ave. Pittsburgh, PA 15213

    Message 2: Jobs:Chinese linguistics

     Date: Fri, 5 Jun 1998 06:18:37 +0800
    From: Huang Guoying <huanggymail.tsinghua.edu.cn>
    Subject: Jobs:Chinese linguistics


    Jobs:Chinese Linguistics:Tsinghua University(Beijing)

    The Linguistic Research Center and the Department of Chinese of Tsinghua University (Beijing) invites applications from oversea Chinese citizens for teaching and research positions. The area of specializations is open, but preference will be given to those in Chinese linguistics,theoretical linguistics,syntax, semantics and computational linguistics. Candidates would normally be expected to hold a PhD in a relevant area. Applicants should send a vitae to Prof.Huang G.Y. Department of Chinese Tsinghua University Beijing 100084 P.R.China Fax: (010)62785736 E-mail: huanggymail.tsinghua.edu.cn

    For more information, applicants should write to address above or send email messages.

    Message 3: Japanese

     Date: Fri, 05 Jun 1998 11:31:14 +0000
    From: L.Velde <L.velderegy.canterbury.ac.nz>
    Subject: Japanese


    THE UNIVERSITY OF CANTERBURY, NEW ZEALAND, invites applications for a tenured position of Lecturer in Japanese, (US equivalent Assistant Professor) in the Department of Asian Languages, from persons with a higher degree in an area of Japanese studies. Preference will be given to applicants who possess, or who are close to completing, a Ph.D.degree or equivalent in an area of Japanese studies, and whose present research studies are in that area. Applicants should have native or near-native fluency in modern Japanese and should also be able to communicate effectively in English. Some prior experience of teaching Japanese as a second language at the tertiary level and an appropriate record of publications are desirable.

    Academic enquiries only should be made to the Head of Department, Dr C Seeley, Fax: 64-3-364 2598 or Email: c.seeleyasia.canterbury.ac.nz. Further particulars will be airmailed on request to: acad.apptsregy.canterbury.ac.nz. Information about the University may be accessed on: http://www.canterbury.ac.nz. The salary for Lecturers is on a scale from NZ$46,500 to NZ$56,500 per annum. Applications, quoting Position No. AL1, close on 31 August 1998, and must be addressed to: The Registrar, Attention Human Resources Section, University of Canterbury, Private Bag 4800, Christchurch.

    The University has a policy of equality of opportunity in employment.

    North American Media Mrs Liz Velde Academic Appointments Assistant Human Resources Section,Registry University of Canterbury acad.apptsregy.canterbury.ac.nz Fax: 64 3 364 2325 Web Address:<http://www.regy.canterbury.ac.nz>;