Tilburg University
Arts faculty
Computational Linguistics
Vacancy for a PhD Researcher (from April 1 1997) on the project
MACHINE LEARNING AS A METHOD IN LANGUAGE ANALYSIS
A grant of the Netherlands Organisation for Scientific research (NWO)
is available for this vacancy (about 27,500 Dutch guilders per year,
for four years). When succeeding in concluding the research with a PhD
within the alotted 4 years, a 2 year temporary postdoc position is
subsequently offered.
About the project:
The availability of large language corpora combined with large
computing power has opened up exciting new possibilities for
computer-aided linguistic analysis. In the ILK (Induction of Language
Knowledge) project of Tilburg University we investigate how inductive
learning algorithms, developed in machine learning (a sub-discipline
of artificial intelligence) and statistical pattern recognition can be
of use in linguistic analysis, language technology, and cognitive
modeling. We are looking for someone with a background in
(Computational) Linguistics or Artificial Intelligence (Machine
Learning) who is willing to research applications of Machine Learning
in Linguistics and prepare a PhD on this topic.
About the group:
At full strength (mid 1997), the ILK research group will consist
of the main researcher, an NWO postdoc, and four PhD researchers. Good
computing facilities (mainly Unix workstations) are available. Several
close research cooperations exist with other groups in The Netherlands
and in Europe.
For more information:
About this vacancy: Walter Daelemans (walter@kub.nl, +31 13 4663070)
About financial aspects: Marleen van de Wiel (M.M.vdWiel@kub.nl, +31
13 4663357)
Application:
Send your application with curriculum vitae, short description of
research interests, and example of recent research (e.g. master's
thesis) before February 15, 1997 to
Walter Daelemans
Tilburg University
Computational Linguistics
PO BOX 90153
5000 LE TILBURG
The Netherlands
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Dr. Walter Daelemans: Associate Professor; Computational Linguistics,
Tilburg University; P.O. BOX 90153; NL-5000 LE Tilburg; The
Netherlands; Tel: +31 13 4663070; Fax: 4663110;
E-mail: walter.daelemans@kub.nl;
http://tkiwww.kub.nl:2080/tki/Faces/Wd/walter.html
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