Institution/Organization: University of Zurich
Department: Computational Linguistics
Web Address: http://www.cl.uzh.ch
Level: PhD
Duties: Research,Project Work
Specialty Areas: Computational Linguistics
Natural Language Processing
Required Language(s): English (eng)
Description:
The Institute of Computational Linguistics (University of Zurich, Switzerland)
has an immediate opening for a PhD student to carry out research in the area of
sentiment detection. The position is funded by the Swiss National Science
Foundation (SNF).
Duration: 3 years.
Salary: Beginning salary CHF 39'600/y, rising to CHF 45'600/y.
The ideal candidate should have a strong background in computational
linguistics, especially statistical NLP including machine learning (MSc, or
equivalent). A keen interest in the topic of sentiment detection and the will to
pursue a doctoral degree in Computational Linguistics at the University of
Zurich are expected.
More details on the project can be found at http://www.cl.uzh.ch/snf08.html
Interested candidates are invited to send their application (CV, list of
publications, statement of research interests) to the address provided below
(preferably by email: klenner@cl.uzh.ch).
http://www.cl.uzh.ch/klenner
Application Deadline: 15-Mar-2009
Mailing Address for Applications:
Attn: Dr. Manfred Klenner
Binzmuehlestrasse 14
Zurich 8050
Switzerland
Contact Information:
Dr. Manfred Klenner
klenner@cl.uzh.ch
Phone:0041446354325