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. -- 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 Home: ilias.uni.lu