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[Apologies for crossposting]<b><br>
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Researcher in Machine Learning for NLP with a Focus on Deep
Learning and </b><b><br>
</b><b>Machine Translation, DFKI, Germany </b><br>
<br>
The Multilingual Technologies (MLT) Lab at DFKI is looking to expand
its <br>
expertise in Machine Learning for NLP with a focus on Deep Learning
and <br>
Machine Translation. Depending on track record and experience, the
position <br>
is available at the Junior/Researcher/Senior level.<br>
<br>
<b>Research responsibilities include: </b><br>
- machine learning and deep learning for machine translation<br>
- publication in top-tier conferences and journals<br>
- software development and integration<br>
<br>
<i>General responsibilities include:</i><br>
- basic research as well as industry funded applied research<br>
- identification of funding opportunities and engagement in proposal
writing<br>
- contribution to teaching and supervision in accordance with
University and <br>
DFKI rules and regulations<br>
- administrative work associated with programmes of research<br>
<br>
<i>Requirements: </i><br>
- MSc/PhD in computer science, machine learning, natural language
processing, <br>
computational linguistics or similar<br>
- Strong background and track record in machine learning and deep
learning as <br>
well as in MT and NLP<br>
- Strong problem solving and programming skills, independent and
creative <br>
thinking<br>
- Strong team working and communication skills, as well as excellent
command <br>
of written and oral English. <br>
<br>
Command of German or other languages will be helpful, but is not a
requirement.<br>
<br>
Successful applicants will work in the DFKI MLT lab led by Prof.
Josef van <br>
Genabith (Scientific Director MLT, DFKI, and Chair of
Translation-Oriented <br>
Language Technologies, Saarland University).<br>
<br>
<i>Starting date, duration, salary: </i><br>
Preferred starting dates are early Spring 2018. The position is
available for <br>
a duration of three years, with opportunities for extension
depending on <br>
performance and future funding. Compensation is competitive and
reflects <br>
individual competence, seniority and special skills.<br>
<br>
<i>Application: </i><br>
Applications are required to include a short cover letter, a CV,
list of <br>
publications, a brief summary of research interests, and contact
information <br>
for three references.<br>
Please send your electronic application (preferably in PDF format)
and <br>
inquiries to <a class="moz-txt-link-abbreviated"
href="mailto:mlt-sek@dfki.de">mlt-sek@dfki.de</a> referring to job
opening no. 97/17/JvG. Deadline <br>
for applications is November 30th, 2017. The position remains open
until <br>
filled. Please contact <a class="moz-txt-link-abbreviated"
href="mailto:josef.van_genabith@dfki.de">josef.van_genabith@dfki.de</a>
for informal inquiries.<br>
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Prof.Dr. Stephan Busemann, Principal Researcher
Associate Head of Language Technology Department
DFKI GmbH, Stuhlsatzenhausweg 3, D-66123 Saarbruecken
phone: (+49 681) 85775-5286, fax: (+49 681) 85775-5338
<a class="moz-txt-link-freetext" href="http://www.dfki.de/%7Ebusemann">http://www.dfki.de/~busemann</a>
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Trippstadter Strasse 122, D-67663 Kaiserslautern, Germany
Geschaeftsfuehrung:
Prof. Dr. Dr. h.c. mult. Wolfgang Wahlster (Vorsitzender)
Dr. Walter Olthoff
Vorsitzender des Aufsichtsrats:
Prof. Dr. h.c. Hans A. Aukes
Amtsgericht Kaiserslautern, HRB 2313
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