21 October: fyi -- computational linguistics, Spain

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Vicomtech-IK4, an international applied research centre in Visual
Interaction and Communication Technologies located in San Sebastian
(Spain) is looking for a Senior Researcher in Computational Linguistics.
We are looking for someone who combines experience in linguistics and
software engineering, with research interests in multilingual
Information Extraction, Opinion Mining/Sentiment Analysis and Named
Entity Recognition, and also motivated by the transfer of this knowledge
into real world applications by building advanced research prototypes
developed to solve real needs. The selected candidate will have an
important role in the Human Speech and Language Technologies Department,
including advanced research, project management responsibilities and
technical leadership in high profile EU projects.

Requirements:
- Ph.D. in Computational Linguistics or related field.
- Experience in Information Extraction, Opinion Mining, Sentiment
Analysis or Named Entity Recognition is desired.
- Good Written and Spoken English. Spanish and any other languages will
be valued.

If you are:
- An accomplished researcher with management abilities and interests.
- A team player with an ambitious and creative personality.

We offer:
- A multi-cultural research environment.
- A multidisciplinary research team.
- A group active in the international Human Speech and Language
Technologies research field.
- The opportunity to develop management as well as research skills.

To apply, please submit your CV and a cover letter describing your
experience and interest in the position to:

Dr.-Ing. Jorge Posada (Associate Director)
E-mail: jposada@vicomtech.org
Telephone: +34 943 30 92 30
http://www.vicomtech.org

Deadline for submission: Open until filled

--
Arantza del Pozo
Head of the Speech and Language Technology Group

Vicomtech - Visual Interaction and Communication Technologies Center
Mikeletegi Pasealekua, 57 - Parque Tecnológico
E-20009 Donostia-San Sebastián, Spain
Tel: +[34] 943 30 92 30
Fax: +[34] 943 30 93 93
e-mail: adelpozo@vicomtech.org
http://www.vicomtech.org

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