26/07/2018

Computational Linguist / Natural Language Processing Developer (Computational Humanities)

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ORGANISATION/COMPANY

Universidad Nacional de Educación a Distancia
RESEARCH FIELD

Computer science › Programming

Information science › Information management

Language sciences › Linguistics
RESEARCHER PROFILE

First Stage Researcher (R1)

Recognised Researcher (R2)
APPLICATION DEADLINE

21/09/2018 17:00 - Europe/Brussels

LOCATION

Spain › Madrid
TYPE OF CONTRACT

Temporary
JOB STATUS

Full-time
HOURS PER WEEK

37,5
OFFER STARTING DATE

01/10/2018
EU RESEARCH FRAMEWORK PROGRAMME

H2020 / ERC
REFERENCE NUMBER

POSTDATA GA 679528

We are looking for two (2) Computational Linguist / Natural Language Processing developers for the ERC research project POSTDATA http://postdata.linhd.es/. The project, born at the Digital Humanities Innovation Lab from UNED, LINHD, is a Digital Humanities project which deals with poetry analysis, standardization and classification. It combines semantic web technologies, natural language processing and digital scholarship editing with the analysis of more than 30 poetry projects and databases in different European languages. The team is an interdisciplinary group of high-qualified researchers from different disciplines, from linguistics, philology and literature to computer science, mathematics and semantic web engineers.

Requirements for this position are:

Knowledge of Natural Language processing (NLP) or Computational Linguistics
Knowledge of NLP toolkits
Experience using language technology in the Humanities
Good programming skills in Python or Java
Languages: Spanish and English
Demonstrable good writing skills in English
Experience with software version control (git)
Autonomy combined with good communication and collaboration skills, team-oriented

Desirable

Experience with machine learning
Experience using machine learning for non-canonical language varieties
Experience with managing annotation projects
Experience with deep learning
Knowledge of web development frameworks (e.g. Django or Flask, or Drupal)
Additional languages (modern or historical varieties)
Good publication record in NLP or related areas
Experience with software prototyping
Experience with iterative development
Linux shell, shell scripting
Experience deploying web applications on Linux

Candidates must sent a short CV (maximum 4 pages) and a motivation letter (maximum 2 pages) explaining why they fit for the position, with references to previous projects developed. CVs sent in other formats or motivation letters missing will NOT be accepted.

Mandatory SUBJECT of email message: POSTDATA Developer Application _ LastName, Name

The positions will be filled as soon as we find a candidate suitable for it. Don't wait for the last minute!

Additional Information

Benefits

Working in a dynamic and multilingual environment

Academic mentoring and EU project experience

Individual development and training opportunities

Participation in events and conference in the Digital Humanities field with travel expenses for some conferences, seminars and training events covered

The researcher will have all the contract benefits that a UNED researcher has: vacation according to the time worked, discount in public transport, etc.

Selection process

The selection of a researcher will take place in 3 steps:

First step will be to evaluate all the CVs received
Second step we will arrange meeting face to face or virtual with the selected candidates
Third step we will offer a contract to the chosen candidate

Deadline for submitting applications will be September 21^th.

Requirements

Required Research Experiences

RESEARCH FIELD

Computer science › Programming
YEARS OF RESEARCH EXPERIENCE

1 - 4

RESEARCH FIELD

Technology › Internet technology
YEARS OF RESEARCH EXPERIENCE

1 - 4

Offer Requirements

REQUIRED EDUCATION LEVEL

Computer science: Bachelor Degree or equivalent

Technology: Bachelor Degree or equivalent

Physics: Bachelor Degree or equivalent
REQUIRED LANGUAGES

ENGLISH: Excellent

SPANISH: Excellent

Skills/Qualifications

Communication
Teamwork
Initiative
Flexibility
Organisation
High level of English and good level of Spanish

Specific Requirements

Knowledge of Natural Language processing (NLP) or Computational Linguistics
Knowledge of NLP toolkits
Experience using language technology in the Humanities
Good programming skills in Python or Java
Languages: Spanish and English
Demonstrable good writing skills in English
Experience with software version control (git)
Autonomy combined with good communication and collaboration skills, team-oriented

Desirable