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PostDoc (m/f) in Machine Learning Methods for Natural Language Processing

The University of Luxembourg is a multilingual, international research
University. The Faculty of Sciences, Technology, and Communication of
the University of Luxembourg has an opening for a

PostDoc (m/f) in Machine Learning Methods for Natural Language Processing

* Ref: F1-120016 (to be mentioned in all applications and correspondences)
* 30 months contract, 40h/week, renewable for a maximum of 60 months
* Employee Status

In case of questions related to the position, do not hesitate contacting
Prof Schommer (by email: Christoph.Schommer@uni.lu).

YOUR TASKS
The MINE Research group, headed by Prof. Schommer, seeks an excellent
researcher, whose research concerns the application of Machine Learning
methods for text-related applications (e.g., detection of emotions,
machine translation, or others). In this regard, the selected candidate
will mainly be responsible for his/her own research, but can support the
research group’s teaching activities and/or the supervision of undergraduate
and/or graduate students if intended. The selected candidate also agrees
on writing a research project proposal as well as leading it.

YOUR PROFILE
* PhD degree in Computer Science, Mathematics, or Computational Linguistics.
* Excellent knowledge in Machine Learning and Natural Language Processing.
* Experiences in Teaching.
* Excellent working knowledge in English.
* Ability to work in an international and interdisciplinary environment.

WHAT WE OFFER
The Computer Science Department of the University of Luxembourg is a young,
but internationally well-recognized university. In 2017, the Times Higher
Education ranked the Department of Computer Science worldwide on position 58.

We offer

* The opportunity to do a free research.
* The opportunity to collaborate with national recognized research institutes
(SnT, C2DH, LCSB) and/or European Institutes.
* An excellent framework of submitting research projects (FNR, EU, Industry,
  University internal)
* The opportunity to work in an interdisciplinary and international environment.
* A very competitive salary.

MORE INFORMATION
Applications should be submitted online either in English or in German and should
include the following:

* An application letter (1 page) with your contact details.
* A certified copy of your PhD diploma and a short abstract of your PhD thesis.
* Detailed Curriculum Vitae, which includes your teaching experiences, a
  publication list, and your language proficiencies.
* A description of the scientific work you are interested in (1 – 2 pages).
* The names, the current positions, and your relation to two persons cited
  as reference. The reference persons should come from different institutions.

Please apply ONLINE until 22 March 2017. Selected candidates will then be invited
to a job interview. The University offers highly competitive salaries and is an
equal opportunity employer.






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Dr. Christoph Schommer
Associate Professor

Elected Member of the Faculty Council
Head of the ILIAS Laboratory, CSC Department
Head of the MINE Research Group

University Luxemburg, Campus Kirchberg
Dept. of Computer Science and Communication
6-8, Rue Coudenhove-Kalergi
L-1359 Luxembourg
Phone: +352.466644.5228
Fax: +352.466644.5500
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