1 December: FYI -- computational linguistics research position, Tuebingen
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The Department of Linguistics at the University of Tübingen, Germany
invites applications for a PhD (or Postdoc) position in the group of
Prof. Dr. Detmar Meurers: http://sfs.uni-tuebingen.de/en/tcl
This is a university position, with an initial period of appointment
of three years, with the possibility of renewal for another three
years. The position involves independent research and teaching
(2hrs/week during the semester) and related departmental duties. The
degree programs in computational linguistics are taught in English, so
knowledge of German is not a prerequisite. The position is at the rank
of Wissenschaftlicher Mitarbeiter (German scale TV-L E13 50% = 19.75
hrs/week), for which salary starts at € 22.000 per year, increasing
with experience and marital status.
Ideal candidates have an excellent Master's degree in Computational
Linguistics or a related field and link to the strengths of the group
and the excellent research context in Tübingen. Candidates with an
interdisciplinary interest in Second Language Learning, Education, or
Psychology are particularly encouraged to apply and may be associated
with the Excellence Initiative LEAD graduate school in Empirical
Educational Science: http://purl.org/lead/4
Applications should include:
- Cover letter spelling out research experience & interest in position
- Academic CV
- Copy of MA degree and transcript
- Names and emails of two referees
Send applications by email as a single pdf attachment to:
Lisa Becker
For questions, please email:
Detmar Meurers
Applications received by December 22, 2015 will receive full
consideration, although interviews may start at any time and will
continue until the position has been filled.
The University of Tübingen is an equal opportunity employer regarding
professional opportunities for women and men. Equally qualified
candidates with physical challenges will be given preference.
Employment will be conducted by the central university administration.
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