The Department of Lexical Studies at the Institute for the German Language
(IDS) located in Mannheim, Germany, is developing a comprehensive,
electronic information system for the lexicon of contemporary German
(elexiko - Wissen ueber Woerter [Knowledge About Words]). This project is
seeking a programmer/computational linguist for a part-time position for
the duration of two years commencing January 1, 2006.
Elexiko is a corpus-based "dictionary" compiled on the basis of scientific
conceptions; at the same time, elexiko will also publish further
lexicographic research results from additional IDS projects.
Job description:
* The further development and programming of the editorial interface of the
data base (especially the user interface);
* Optimization of the XML-Editors for the examination of lexemes;
* Programming of style sheets for viewing on-line articles from XML instances;
* Support of the technical realization of the lexicographic network concept
and development of reference management.
Salary:
* BAT IIa (50%) (German Statutory Salary Scale)
Qualifications:
* MA/MSc, preferably in computational linguistics or computer science;
* Several years of experience with XML and related technologies, in
particular, XSLT;
* In addition, proficient data base knowledge (ORACLE) is required,
especially the command of PL/SQL. Practical experience with the use of
Oracle XML Development Kits (XDK) is advantageous.
The Institute for the German Language strives to maintain its balanced
relationship of female and male employees; therefore, applications of
qualified female scientists are particularly welcome. Applications of
eligible disabled and those similarly challenged according to SGB IX
(German Social Welfare Law) are encouraged.
See http://www.elexiko.de for further project information. Please send
applications by Nov. 15, 2005, to:
Director
Institut fuer Deutsche Sprache
Postfach 10 16 21
D-68016 Mannheim
Institut fuer Deutsche Sprache
Postfach 10 16 21
68016 Mannheim
Germany
http://www.ids-mannheim.de
0049-(0)621-15810
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