1. a theoretical/computational linguist with research and teaching
experience in the linguistic and computational aspects of
constraint-based grammar formalisms, particularly of HPSG.
2. a computational linguist with research and teaching
experience in stochastic and corpus-based approaches to computational
linguistics.
Preference will be given to applicants in the above mentioned areas.
Knowledge of German is highly desirable. However, outstanding
applicants in other areas of theoretical or computational linguistics
who complement existing strengths in the department will be
considered.
Duties for both posts include teaching (1 four-hour course per
semester), independent research and participation in externally-funded,
on-going research projects.
The starting date for both positions is July 1st, 1997.
The positions are at the rank of "Wissenschaftlicher Mitarbeiter"
(M.A. or equivalent required) and "Wissenschaftlicher Assistent"
(Ph.D. or equivalent required). The salary is on the German payscale
of BAT IIa and C1, respectively; minimum of 70 000 DM per year).
The initial contract for both positions is for three years (until June
2000), with the possibility of renewal for two additional years (at
the rank of Wiss. Mitarbeiter) or three additional years (at the rank
of Wiss. Assistent).
Applications should include CV and an outline of research and teaching
experience/interests. Names and addresses of references would be
helpful. Applications should be sent by mail or email to the address
below.
Prof. Erhard W. Hinrichs
Seminar fuer Sprachwissenschaft, Abt. Computerlinguistik
Eberhard-Karls Universitaet Tuebingen
Kleine Wilhelmstr. 113
D-72074 Tuebingen, Germany
sekr@sfs.nphil.uni-tuebingen.de
Applications received by June 15th, 1997 will receive full
consideration, although interviews may start at any time.