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Saturday, January 3, 2009

English & Natural Language Processing: PhD Student, Technical University of Darmstadt, Germany

Institution/Organization: Technical University of Darmstadt
Department: Ubiquitous Knowledge Processing
Web Address: http://www.ukp.tu-darmstadt.de/

Level: PhD

Duties: Research,Project Work

Specialty Areas: Computational Linguistics
Natural Language Processing
Required Language(s): English (eng)

Description:

The Ubiquitous Knowledge Processing (UKP) Lab (Technical University of
Darmstadt, Germany) has an immediate opening for several PhD students to carry
out research in the areas of (1) lexical semantic processing utilizing
collaboratively constructed resources, (2) enhancing question answering systems
by means of semantics, and (3) natural language processing for educational
purposes. The positions are funded by the German Research Foundation (DFG) and
other third parties.

The ideal candidate should have a strong background in computer science and/or
computational linguistics. Previous work experience with one of the themes
mentioned above is a definite asset (M.Sc., or equivalent). A keen interest in
the topic and the will to pursue a doctoral degree in Natural Language
Processing at the Computer Science Department of the Technical University of
Darmstadt are expected.

Interested candidates are invited to send their application (CV, list of
publications, statement of research interests and the names of three referees)
to the address provided below (preferably by email: gurevych (at) tk (dot)
informatik (dot) tu-darmstadt (dot) de).

Application Deadline: 29-Mar-2009

Mailing Address for Applications:
Attn: Prof. Dr. Iryna Gurevych
Hochschulstrasse 10
Darmstadt 64289
Germany

Contact Information:
Dr. Delphine Bernhard
delphine@tk.informatik.tu-darmstadt.de

The way to AMINEF in Gedung Balai Pustaka

American Indonesian Exchange Foundation
Balai Pustaka Building, 6th. Floor
Jl. Gunung Sahari Raya No. 4
Jakarta 10720, Indonesia

1. The buses which goes to Senen Bus Station all of them pass through Gedung Balai Pustaka. Especially which route is through Pasar Baru .

2. Bus Transjakarta, from Blok M you have to change the bus 2-3 times.
Way 1 : from Blok M change the bus in Dukuh Atas bus stop to the bus towards Pulogadung, then take a bus in Pramuka bus stop towards Ancol, this bus pass through Gedung Balai Pustaka. The closest bus stop (Budi Utomo) is about 800 meters from Gedung Balai .
Way 2 : From Blok M take the bus in the Harmoni Bus Stop, the bus towards Pulogadung, get down in Senen Bus Stop and walk about 800 meters, or from this bus stop take the bus towards Ancol and get down as mentioned in way 1. About the distance, this two bus stops is about the same. (It is better if you take ojek or bajaj from this bus stop to Gedung Balai Pustaka)

3. If you take taxi with old tariff (TL=Tarif Lama) from blok M with no traffic jam is about Rp. 30.000,00.

4. From Blok M use bus Patas AC 76. Gedung Balai Pustaka is in the right side, after you pass through Depag, and say to conductor "Balai Pustaka"

5. Use a busway from Blok M towards Kota, get down in Sawah Besar bus stop. From here take a Mikrolet M12 towards Senen. After cross road Wahidin and before senen get down and cross the street.

Living Cost in Germany

Living Cost in Germany is vary from city to city, but this is th case if you stay in Aachen, Germany
Student accommodation or private sharing : 180 - 230 euros per month
Food : 10 - 12 euros per day (if eating outside)
Transport for students : free within Aachen and until Koln and Dusseldorf in regional trains)

Living Cost In Austria

Living Cost in Austria is depending on the city, for example the Capital of Austria, Vienna:
- Dormitory is about 250-400 euro per month.
- Living Cost 200-400 euro per month.
- Transportation 128 euro per 4 months (student and age < 26), or 49 euro per month (ordinary)

For visa, it has to be a letter from the University/Scholl in Austria. It takes about 2-3 months.

Where to do GMAT Test

GMAT Tests are held in Jakarta, Indonesia :
1. EEC Slipi +62-21 5320044 or +62-215323176
2. Kaplan GMAT Preparation +62-81388908450, +62-21 5211588, +62-215211701 (Information abaout this test can be asked in that number)
3. Or this number +62-213159225

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