[apologies for cross posting]

2 RESEARCH POSITIONS AVAILABLE
Berlin-Brandenburg Academy of Sciences
Project DWDS (Digital Dictionary of the German Language in the 20th
Century)


The project DWDS at the Berlin-Brandenburg Academy of Sciences is
seeking for a computer linguist and a computer scientist to work on a
project funded by the Deutsche Forschungsgemeinschaft (DFG).

The project’s current aim is to construct a very large linguistically
annotated text database of the German language of the 20th century where
equal weight will be given to the language of literature, mass media,
scientific prose, popular textbooks, practical instructions and, to the
extent possible, spoken language.

Position 1: Computer Scientist:
The candidate will contribute to develop leading-edge text search and
retrieval server products. The focus will be on candidates who can
independently develop significant software product components.

Requirements: masters degree or better in Computer Science, or related
fields, or suitable industry experience; experience with text analysis
and text search systems, database systems. Areas will include core C/C++
or Java component development in a Unix-Environment along with
benchmarking activities.


Position 2: Computer Linguist:
The candidate will be responsible for the text conversion and annotation
of the above mentioned texts into a TEI-format. He or she will also be
capable of managing and coordinating work of a group of 10-15
free-lancers doing the SGML/XML encoding. Furthermore, the candidate
will contribute to develop finite-state and context-free techniques for
natural language parsing and linguistic text annotation.

Requirements: masters degree or better in computational linguistics, or
related fields, or suitable industry experience; Proficiency in SGML
and/or XML and a strong experience in scripting environments. Strong
interpersonal and communications skills are necessary to effectively
interact with the SGML/XML encoding group. Near native fluency in German
is required.


Both positions are rated BAT-IIa/O (minimum of 65 000 DM per year),
available initially for two years. Applications received by April 5,
2000 will receive full consideration, although interviews may start at
any time. For further information, please contact Alexander Geyken, DWDS
project manager, ([log in to unmask]), or apply directly to:

Ralf Wolz
Berlin-Brandenburgische Akademie der Wissenschaften
Project DWDS
Jaegerstr. 22/23
D-10117 Berlin
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Please note that only ASCII text format resumes will be accepted via
e-mail. Other hard copy and electronic formats will be accepted by
regular mail.