Uppsala University hereby invites applications for the following
full-time post:
Postdoctoral Fellow in Computational Linguistics
at the Department of Linguistics
Reg. No. 7157/96
The main responsibility of a postdoctoral fellow is to conduct research=20
within the framework of the stated field of study as well as to be
involved in undergraduate and post-graduate education. Teaching
obligations on the undergraduate level will be fulfilled within the
master's programme In Language Engineering. These obligations will not
exceed 10% of the post, corresponding to one course in one of the core
areas of computational linguistics, such as computational syntax,
semantics, or discourse.
The candidate for the post should hold a PhD. Preference will be given to
candidates who have received a PhD degree no more than five years before
the deadline for applications.
When ranking applicants for this post, account is taken of research,
educational, administrative and other competence needed to perform the
duties of this post. Particular attention is paid to research competence.
The applicant's ability to provide information about research and
development is also considered.
Appointment to the post is for a two-year period. If the holder of the post
has successfully conducted research and has otherwise properly exercised
the functions of the post, then a two-year extension can be expected.
In addition to the application itself, the applicant should send in a
certified curriculum vitae, a list of publications, and a brief written
account of his or her research and teaching activities. Copies of the
publications on the list should also be submitted. Furthermore, the
applicant should indicate the field of research he or she intends to focus
on within the framework of the post.
Information about the post can be obtained from Professor Anna S=E5gvall
Hein, telephone +46 18 18 14 12, e-mail: Anna.S=E5gvall_Hein@ling.uu.se
Applications should be addressed to the Vice-Chancellor and should be
received by the Clerk's Office, Uppsala University, Box 256, S-751 05
Uppsala, Sweden by November 29, 1996 at the latest. Do not forget to
include the Reg. No. If an application is made via fax or telegram,
the original documents to support the application should be submitted
as soon as possible.