13 November: FYI -- MT (DFKI, Germany)
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Researcher in Machine Learning for NLP with a Focus on Deep Learning and **
**Machine Translation, DFKI, Germany *
The Multilingual Technologies (MLT) Lab at DFKI is looking to expand its
expertise in Machine Learning for NLP with a focus on Deep Learning and
Machine Translation. Depending on track record and experience, the position
is available at the Junior/Researcher/Senior level.
*Research responsibilities include: *
- machine learning and deep learning for machine translation
- publication in top-tier conferences and journals
- software development and integration
/General responsibilities include:/
- basic research as well as industry funded applied research
- identification of funding opportunities and engagement in proposal writing
- contribution to teaching and supervision in accordance with University and
DFKI rules and regulations
- administrative work associated with programmes of research
/Requirements: /
- MSc/PhD in computer science, machine learning, natural language processing,
computational linguistics or similar
- Strong background and track record in machine learning and deep learning as
well as in MT and NLP
- Strong problem solving and programming skills, independent and creative
thinking
- Strong team working and communication skills, as well as excellent command
of written and oral English.
Command of German or other languages will be helpful, but is not a
requirement.
Successful applicants will work in the DFKI MLT lab led by Prof. Josef van
Genabith (Scientific Director MLT, DFKI, and Chair of Translation-Oriented
Language Technologies, Saarland University).
/Starting date, duration, salary: /
Preferred starting dates are early Spring 2018. The position is available for
a duration of three years, with opportunities for extension depending on
performance and future funding. Compensation is competitive and reflects
individual competence, seniority and special skills.
/Application: /
Applications are required to include a short cover letter, a CV, list of
publications, a brief summary of research interests, and contact information
for three references.
Please send your electronic application (preferably in PDF format) and
inquiries to mlt-sek@dfki.de referring to job opening no. 97/17/JvG. Deadline
for applications is November 30th, 2017. The position remains open until
filled. Please contact josef.van_genabith@dfki.de for informal inquiries.
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Prof.Dr. Stephan Busemann, Principal Researcher
Associate Head of Language Technology Department
DFKI GmbH, Stuhlsatzenhausweg 3, D-66123 Saarbruecken
phone: (+49 681) 85775-5286, fax: (+49 681) 85775-5338
http://www.dfki.de/~busemann
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Trippstadter Strasse 122, D-67663 Kaiserslautern, Germany
Geschaeftsfuehrung:
Prof. Dr. Dr. h.c. mult. Wolfgang Wahlster (Vorsitzender)
Dr. Walter Olthoff
Vorsitzender des Aufsichtsrats:
Prof. Dr. h.c. Hans A. Aukes
Amtsgericht Kaiserslautern, HRB 2313
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