Associate Professor in Computational Linguistics

Description of position

At the Department of Linguistics and Comparative Literature, Section for Linguistic Studies, University of Bergen, a position is vacant in Computational Linguistics. The successful applicant will participate in the department's research and teaching in Computational Linguistics and Language Technology. The department offers Computational Linguistics up to masters and doctorate levels, and cooperates with Bergen College concerning a first year degree in Language Technology. The department and the Faculty of Arts wish to stimulate further research in Language Technology at the faculty, in cooperation with other researchers and institutions.

The applicant must have a doctoral degree and provide proof of research competency in one or more central areas of computational linguistics. Priority will be given to applicants whose research includes the development of models or techniques and the programming of systems. Productive participation in cooperative projects in Computational Linguistics or Language Technology will be a plus. Attention will also be given to relevant pedagogical experience.

Decision of the Department of Linguistics and Comparative Literature at its meeting on March 27, 2000.