16 August: fyi -- temporary lectureship, Amsterdam
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http://www.uva.nl/vacatures/object.cfm/objectid=3784BE3C-5705-4DCD-9D4DEF1294F1F270
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The Institute for Logic, Language and Computation at the University of
Amsterdam has a vacancy for a teaching position of 0.5 FTE at the
level of "Docent" (Lecturer) in the area of Natural Language
Processing. The total duration of this position is for five years
(tenure is not planned).
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Universiteit van Amsterdam
The Universiteit van Amsterdam (UvA) is a university with an
internationally acclaimed profile, located at the heart of the Dutch
capital. As well as a world center for business and research,
Amsterdam is a hub of cultural and media activities. The Universiteit
van Amsterdam is a member of the League of European Research
Universities.
Faculty of Science
The Faculty of Science at the Universiteit van Amsterdam is one of
Europe's foremost institutions of higher education and research in its
chosen fields of specialization. It plays an active role in
international science networks and collaborates with universities and
industry. The Faculty has approximately 2,000 students and 1,500 staff
members spread over four departments and ten research institutes. Each
institute has its own research Programme, a substantial part of which
is externally funded by the Netherlands Organization for Scientific
Research (NWO), the Dutch government, the EU and various private
enterprises.
In 2009, the Faculty will relocate to the Science Park Amsterdam.
Ambitious building projects are paving the way for this
relocation. The move will make the Park one of the largest centers of
academic research in the Netherlands.
Institute for Logic, Language and Computation
The Institute for Logic, Language and Computation (ILLC) is an
interdisciplinary research institute of the University of Amsterdam,
in which researchers from the Faculty of Science and the Faculty of
Humanities collaborate. ILLC's central research area is the study of
fundamental principles of encoding, transmission and comprehension of
information. Emphasis is on natural and formal languages, but other
information carriers, such as images and music, are studied as
well. The ILLC takes part in the teaching programs of mathematics,
computer science, artificial intelligence, philosophy and
linguistics. More information on the ILLC can be obtained from its web
site at http://www.illc.uva.nl.
Vacancy
The ILLC has a vacancy for a teaching position of 0.5 FTE at the level
of "Docent" (Lecturer) in the area of natural language processing. The
total duration of this position is for five years (tenure is not
planned). According to standard procedure in the Faculty of Science,
the first year serves as an evaluation period for determining the
suitability of the candidate for the position.
Starting date: As early as November 2006 but before January 2007.
Description of duties
Teaching of natural language processing subjects within the different
bachelor and master curriculum of the faculty of Science. Supervision
and mentoring of students, student projects and master's theses.
Requirements
Eligible candidates must hold a PhD in computational linguistics or
computer science. We expect demonstrable experience with statistical
models and/or machine learning for NLP supported by a publication
track record. The ideal candidate must have strong affinity with
teaching and supervising students, and preferably also experience with
lecturing at the bachelor and/or master levels. Strong command of the
English language is necessary. Command of the Dutch language is
desirable (a clear desire to acquire sufficient command of the Dutch
language within the first year(s) is appreciated).
Appointment
The appointment will be for a maximum of five years at the level of
0.5 FTE with the first year serving as a trial period after which the
candidate will be evaluated and a decision will be taken with regard
to continuation of the contract. The gross monthly salary, based on
full appointment (1.0 FTE), ranges from Euro 3.024,-- to Euro 4.140,--
(scale 11).
More information
Further information about the position can be obtained from Dr. K. Sima'an,
simaan@science.uva.nl,
http://staff.science.uva.nl/~simaan.
Job application
Applications should include a letter, a detailed curriculum vitae
including publication list,
and three letters of reference (these letters should be sent by the
referees directly).
Applications marked strictly confidential and quoting the vacancy number
in the upper
left-hand corner of the envelope should be sent before September 15,
2006 to:
Universiteit van Amsterdam, Faculty of Science - dept. PZ, Attn: A. Craje'
Kruislaan 404, 1098 SM Amsterdam, The Netherlands.
Applications may also be sent by e-mail to Ms. A. Craje',
application@science.uva.nl
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Dr Khalil Sima'an
Institute for Logic,Language and Computation (ILLC)
University of Amsterdam
Plantage Muidergracht 24
1018 TV Amsterdam
The Netherlands
Tel#: +31-20-525 6573
Fax#: +31-20-525 5206
http://staff.science.uva.nl/~simaan
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