The Chair of Computational Corpus Linguistics (CCL) at
Friedrich-Alexander-Universität Erlangen-Nürnberg has open positions for
PhD CANDIDATES AND POSTDOCTORAL RESEARCHERS IN COMPUTATIONAL CORPUS
LINGUISTICS (65% or 100%, E13 TV-L, starting ASAP)
You will contribute to one or more research projects in the area of
computational corpus linguistics. Depending on qualifications and your
preferred topic, different appointments are possible:
• Statistical methods for the multivariate analysis of linguistic variation
(65% for 3 years)
• Text mining with corpus queries and LLM (65% for 3 years)
• Development and applications of deep learning models in NLP and legal tech
(100% until 12/2025, with possible extension depending on availability of
funding)
• Evaluation and analysis of generative LLM (100% until 12/2025, with possible
extension depending on availability of funding)
Required qualifications:
• M.A./M.Sc. or Ph.D. in Computational Linguistics, Mathematics, Computer
Science, Machine Learning, Data Science, Computational Humanities, or similar
subject area (with very good grade)
• Evidence of strong programming skills, ideally in Python and/or R
• Experience with machine learning in NLP, deep learning, or statistical
analysis
• Near-native language skills in German or English
• Very good communication skills in English, including the ability to write
for publication and present research findings at meetings and conferences
• Ability to work independently, manage own academic research and associated
activities, and to supervise student assistants
• Ability to work effectively in small and large teams
Optional qualifications:
• Evidence of strong mathematical skills
• Evidence of ability to analyse linguistic data
• Experience with creation of corpora and gold standards
• Native-like language skills in German and English
• Experience with development of Web apps in Python/Flask and Web-based UIs
The contract will start ASAP (preferably by July 2024) and run for 3 years (65%
positions) or until 14.12.2025 (100%, with extension depending on availability
of funding). If you have any questions about the positions, the research
projects, or the expected qualifications, please don’t hesitate to contact me
at [email protected].
Please submit your application by e-mail to [email protected], providing
evidence for all relevant qualifications. The application deadline is Sunday,
21 April 2024. Positions will be open until filled.
Full details:
https://www.jobs.fau.de/jobs/phd-candidates-and-postdoctoral-researchers-in-computational-corpus-linguistics-65-or-100-e13-tv-l-starting-asap-91370455/
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