The Chair of Computational Corpus Linguistics (CCL) at Friedrich-Alexander-Universität Erlangen-Nürnberg has open positions for

PhD CANDIDATES AND POSTDOCTORAL RESEARCHERS IN COMPUTATIONAL CORPUS LINGUISTICS (65% or 100%, E13 TV-L, starting ASAP)

You will contribute to one or more research projects in the area of computational corpus linguistics. Depending on qualifications and your preferred topic, different appointments are possible:

• Statistical methods for the multivariate analysis of linguistic variation (65% for 3 years) • Text mining with corpus queries and LLM (65% for 3 years) • Development and applications of deep learning models in NLP and legal tech (100% until 12/2025, with possible extension depending on availability of funding) • Evaluation and analysis of generative LLM (100% until 12/2025, with possible extension depending on availability of funding)

Required qualifications: • M.A./M.Sc. or Ph.D. in Computational Linguistics, Mathematics, Computer Science, Machine Learning, Data Science, Computational Humanities, or similar subject area (with very good grade) • Evidence of strong programming skills, ideally in Python and/or R • Experience with machine learning in NLP, deep learning, or statistical analysis • Near-native language skills in German or English • Very good communication skills in English, including the ability to write for publication and present research findings at meetings and conferences • Ability to work independently, manage own academic research and associated activities, and to supervise student assistants • Ability to work effectively in small and large teams

Optional qualifications: • Evidence of strong mathematical skills • Evidence of ability to analyse linguistic data • Experience with creation of corpora and gold standards • Native-like language skills in German and English • Experience with development of Web apps in Python/Flask and Web-based UIs

The contract will start ASAP (preferably by July 2024) and run for 3 years (65% positions) or until 14.12.2025 (100%, with extension depending on availability of funding). If you have any questions about the positions, the research projects, or the expected qualifications, please don’t hesitate to contact me at stephanie.evert@fau.de.

Please submit your application by e-mail to stephanie.evert@fau.de, providing evidence for all relevant qualifications. The application deadline is Sunday, 21 April 2024. Positions will be open until filled.

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