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Associate Senior Lectureship (4y) in Computational Linguistics, Gothenburg (Sweden)

Hi all,

We have a position for an Associate Senior Lecturer in Computational 
Linguistics open at CLASP. Please forward to those interested.

Associate Senior Lecturer in Computational Linguistics

Type of employment: Fixed-term employment, limit 4 years
Extent: 100 %
Location: Department of Philosophy, Linguistics and Theory of Science,
Gothenburg
First day of employment: By agreement
Reference number: PER 2016/200

The University of Gothenburg tackles society's challenges with diverse 
knowledge. 37 000 students and 6 000 employees make the university a large 
and inspiring place to work and study. Strong research and attractive 
study programmes attract scientists and students from around the world. 
With new knowledge and new perspectives, the University contributes to a 
better future.

The Centre for Linguistic Theory and Studies in Probability (CLASP) is 
based in FLoV at the University of Gothenburg, and is funded by a 10 year 
grant from the Swedish Research Council (2015-2025). Subject area

Computational Linguistics Specific subject description

Computational linguistics (language technology) is a subject with the 
right to confer university degrees on second and third cycle level. Second 
cycle is carried out in the Master in Language Technology (MLT) program, 
and third cycle teaching is carried out within CLASP. For a description of 
MLT, see http://flov.gu.se/english/education/masters-second-cycle/mlt.

CLASP is devoted to research and advanced training in the application of 
probabilistic modeling and machine learning methods to core issues in 
linguistic theory and cognition. It also addresses topics in dialogue and 
linguistic interaction. For a description of CLASP see 
http://flov.gu.se/clasp. Job assignments

Job assignments consist of research, teaching, supervision and some 
administration. Administration and teaching will make up no more than 50% 
of the employment.

The successful candidate is expected to devote at least half of her or his 
time in research associated with the application of Machine Learning to 
Computational Linguistics, and the rest in administration and teaching, 
mainly within the Master's program in Language Technology.

The successful candidate will be a full member of the research teams 
working at CLASP and will be expected to take part in the design and 
implementation of research projects on an ongoing basis.

The successful candidate is expected to be physically present at the 
Department and participate regularly in its activities. She/He will be 
given the opportunity to develop her/his independence as researcher and 
furthermore provide her/him with the qualifications that will allow 
her/him to pursue other higher teaching positions. The associate senior 
lecturer will, upon application, be considered for promotion to senior 
lecturer.

Eligibility

The eligible candidate must posses a PhD or equivalent scientific 
competence. Usually, applicants who have achieved their PhD or equivalent 
scientific competence no more than seven years before the application 
deadline will be cosidered, although this is not a strict requirement.

The employment as associate senior lecturer is described in the 
Appointment procedure for teachers at the University of Gothenburg ( 
http://www.gu.se/digitalAssets/1500/1500024_1457517_appointments-procedure-for-teachers.pdf 
).

Assessment

A proven track record in the following areas will be considered in the 
selection process:

? research experience and skills in Computational Linguistics with a
special emphasis in Machine Learning
? pedagogical skills within the same subject, shown by experience in the
planning and implementation of training, including supervision and
examination
? participation in the international research community.

The applicant is expected to possess expertise in machine learning applied
to computational linguistic problems, and have done research in this area.
Applicants who are well acquainted with the issues related to CLASP's main
research areas will be given priority. Weight will be also given to: a)
proven interpersonal skills, b) the ability to plan and organize research
and c) the ability to communicate one?s own research.

Applicants are expected to have proven skills and experience in the
teaching of machine learning and computational linguistics. The ability to
teach in core areas of linguistics (such as syntax and formal semantics) is
also desirable.

Proficiency in English is a requirement for employment, both orally and in
writing, since teaching will be carried out in the Master in Language
Technology program, which is taught in English.

In addition to the cover letter, list of scientific papers and other
documents, the applicant must provide contact information for two
references from college or university. These references should be well
acquainted with the applicant's previous research. The application process
may, in addition to the examination of the submission merits, also include
interviews.

According to the University of Gothenburg's employment regulations,
applicants who lack university teaching of at least 15 credits, or who have
not acquired similar knowledge in another way, have to undergo such
training during the first year of employment.



*Specific criteria for promotion to senior lecturer*The assistant lecturer
can apply for a promotion to senior lecturer during his/her employment. The
applicant must demonstrate progression in terms of research and teaching
skills during the assessment. In order to do this, the applicant must
submit proof of:

? scientific merits that exceed what is required for a doctorate both
quantitatively and qualitatively
? the ability to independently initiate and conduct research of high 
scientific
quality, published in international journals
? ability to actively and independently seek external funding for research
? ability to supervise, or assist in the supervision of students at
different levels
? completion of courses in university teaching
? completion of courses in student supervision

If these requirements are met and the applicant is granted suitable, she/he
will be promoted. Applications for promotion must be received no later than
six months before the temporary appointment as assistant senior lecturer
ends. The application may be made only once.


For more information as well as a link to the application portal see

http://www.gu.se/english/about_the_university/announcements-in-the-job-application-portal/?languageId=0&disableRedirect=true&id=19144&Dnr=763655&Type=E


Best,

Stergios Chatzikyriakidis
Researcher
Coordinator of the Centre for
Linguistic Theory and Studies
in Probability, University of Gothenburg
http://www.stergioschatzikyriakidis.com/


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