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-------------------------- 16 RESEARCH POSITIONS (PhD, Post-Doc and Research Programmer) IN MACHINE TRANSLATION, PARSING, INFORMATION RETRIEVAL, INFORMATION EXTRACTION AND TEXT ANALYTICS AT CNGL, DCU. CLOSING DATE 15th FEBRUARY 2013 -------------------------- http://www.cngl.ie/vacancies.html At the Centre for Next Generation Localisation (CNGL, www.cngl.ie) at Dublin City University (DCU), Ireland, we are recruiting 12 PhDs, 3 Post-Doctoral Researchers and 1 Research Programmer (1 position). The research is supervised by Dr. Jennifer Foster, Dr. Sharon O'Brien, Dr. Gareth Jones, Prof. Qun Liu and Prof. Josef van Genabith. ----------------------------------- --* CNGL PHD STUDENSHIPS AT DCU *-- ----------------------------------- Parsing, Analytics and Information Extraction: [PhD_CC_1] Tuning Text Analytics to User-Generated Content: Parse quality estimation and targeted self-training. [PhD_CC_2] Extracting Events and Opinions from User-Generated Content: Deep parsing-based methods. Interoperability and Analytics: [PhD_IA_1] Rule-based Configuration of Content Processes Information Retrieval: [PhD_SD_1] Self-Managing Information Retrieval Technologies: Query, search technique and parameter selection in information retrieval applications [PhD_SD_2] Indexing and Search for Multimodal (Spoken/Visual) Content: Locating relevant content in multimodal sources [PhD_SDCC_1] Application of Text Analytics in Information Retrieval: Enhancing information retrieval using features from text analysis [PhD_SDDI_1] Investigating Human-Computer Interaction Issues for Search and Discovery with Multimodal (spoken/Visual) Content Machine Translation: [PhD_TL_1] Syntax- and Semantics-Enhanced Machine Learning Based MT [PhD_TL_2] Domain Adaptation Based on Multi-Dimensional Quality Estimation, Similarity Metrics, Clustering and Search [PhD_TL_3] Human interaction with MT output: Usability, Acceptability, Post-editing Research [PhD_TLDI_1] MT and Multimodal Interaction [PhD_TLSD_1] MT for Multimodal Cross Language Information Retrieval Ideal candidates for the PhD studentships (except PhD_TL_3 - see below) should have: - excellent computing and mathematical skills - strong machine learning and statistical skills - strong interest in basic research, applied research and showcasing research in demonstrator systems - willingness to work as a team, but also be able to work on their initiative - strong ability in independent and creative thinking - strong problem-solving skills - excellent communication abilities (including writing and presentation skills) - proficiency in English - a background in NLP, Computational Linguistics, Information Retrieval, Information Extraction or Machine Translation as appropriate for the relevant position is an advantage Ideal candidates for the PhD studentship PhD_TL_3 (human interaction with MT output: Usability, Acceptability, Post-editing Research)should have: - excellent skills in empirical research in translation, technical communication and/or HCI - strong interest in basic research, applied research and showcasing research in demonstrator systems - willingness to work as a team, but also be able to work on own initiative - strong ability in independent and creative thinking - strong problem-solving skills - excellent communication abilities (including writing and presentation skills) - high proficiency in English - a background in Translation, NLP, Computational Linguistics, or Machine Translation is an advantage PhD positions are fully funded for 3 years. Stipend: Fees + €16,000 p.a. living expenses (tax free) ------------------------------- --* POST-DOCTORAL POSITIONS *-- ------------------------------- Parsing, Analytics and Information Extraction: [PD_CC_1] Extracting Events and Opinions from User-Generated Content: Parsing-based deep methods (up to 2 year contract) [PD_CC_2] Extracting Events and Opinions from UGC: Shallow methods, including unsupervised methods (up to 2.5 year contract) Machine Translation: [PD_TL_1] User/Human Centric MT (up to 2.5 year contract) Ideal candidates for the post-doctoral positions should have: - a strong international publication record - a background in NLP, Computational Linguistics, Information Retrieval, Information Extraction or Machine Translation as appropriate for the position - excellent computing and mathematical skills - strong machine learning and statistical skills - strong interest in basic research, applied research and showcasing research in demonstrator systems - willingness to work as a team, but also be able to work on their own initiative - strong ability for independent and creative thinking - strong problem-solving skills - excellent communication abilities (including writing and presentation skills) - proficiency in English - ability to identify and develop future research and funding initiatives - willingness to supervise and assist undergraduate and postgraduate students - ability to lead small teams of researchers, in co-operation with the principal investigator Indicative starting salary (subject to experience and qualifications): €37,750 - €42,394 (taxable) ------------------------------------- --* RESEARCH PROGRAMMER POSITIONS *-- ------------------------------------- [RProg_CC_1] Research Programmer (up to 2.5 year contract) Parsing, Analytics and Information Extraction: Candidates for the researcher programmer position will have: - strong computer engineering and design skills - excellent knowledge of one or more of the following: Java, C++, PHP,Python - comfortable working in both UNIX and Windows environments - excellent algorithmic and analytical skills - candidates will hold an MSc/PhD in Computer Science/Software Engineering - excellent communication abilities - willingness to work as part of a team, but also be able to work on your own initiative - experience in Natural Language Processing, Artificial Intelligence, Information Retrieval, Localisation etc. would be highly advantageous - experience with research-based software development and/or cloud-based and grid computing technologies is also highly preferred Indicative Salary (subject to experience and qualifications): €37,750 - €42,394 (taxable) ------------- **CLOSING DATE FOR APPLICATIONS ALL POSITIONS: 15th FEBRUARY 2013** For more details please see: http://www.cngl.ie/vacancies.html Application forms are available from: http://www.dcu.ie/vacancies/APPLICATION_FORM_8pg.doc. Please also send a CV with two contact points for references. When completing your application, please indicate which positions you are applying for (in order of preference) e.g. [PHD_TL_1], [PHD_TL_2]. Completed application forms should be sent to Dr. Declan Groves <[email protected]>. *For informal enquiries please contact the relevant PI below*: - Dr. Jennifer Foster <[email protected]> [PhD_CC_1] - Prof. Josef van Genabith <[email protected]> [PhD_CC_2],[PD_CC_1],[PD_CC_2],[RProg_CC_1] - Dr. Gareth Jones <[email protected]> [PhD_SD_1],[PhD_SD_2], [PhD_SDCC_1], [PhD_SDDI_1] - Prof. Qun Liu <[email protected]> [PhD_TL_1],[PhD_TL_2],[PhD_TLDI_1], [PhD_TLSD_1], [PD_TL_1] - Dr. Sharon O'Brien <[email protected]> [PhD_TL_3] - Dr. Claus Pahl <[email protected]> [PhD_IA_1] _______________________________________________ Mt-list mailing list [email protected] http://mailhost.computing.dcu.ie/mailman/listinfo/mt-list
