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Less Commonly Taught Languages and Technology Use
The University of Maryland Center for Advanced Study of Language (CASL) is
seeking a faculty research assistant (FRA) to join in linguistic research in
Less Commonly Taught Languages and in Technology Use. The projects in these two
areas support CASL’s mission to conduct state-of-the-art research that will
result in improved performance on language tasks relevant to the work of
government language professionals.
Duties: The FRA will assist with research on various aspects of critical
languages such as Pashto, Punjabi, and Bangla. Responsibilities include
literature reviews, linguistic analysis, contributing to descriptive grammars of
critical languages, and computational linguistics. The FRA will also perform
project administrative duties, such as helping to prepare progress reports and
schedule meetings.
Qualifications: Bachelor's degree or higher in linguistics or a related field
with training in computer science and computational linguistics, or in computer
science with training in linguistics and natural language processing.
Background in Linux is essential. Coursework in or knowledge of a less commonly
taught language, particularly a Middle Eastern, Central Asian, or South Asian
language, is helpful. Also desirable is an ability and willingness to learn to
work with computer applications for linguistic research, quantitative research
methods, and corpus linguistics. The successful candidate will work as a member
of a larger team and be motivated to receive training as needed.
Candidates must hold U.S. citizenship and be willing to obtain the appropriate
security clearance.
CASL, established in 2003, is the nation’s 10th university-affiliated research
center. Its mission is to conduct state-of-the-science research that results in
improved performance on language tasks relevant to the work of government
language professionals. Our research focuses on improving knowledge of less
commonly taught languages; enhancing the acquisition and maintenance of foreign
language capability by government professionals; advancing the capacity to use
foreign language skills in government professions; and improving the quality of
human language technology.
Compensation for this position is competitive commensurate with experience and
education, plus fantastic benefits (e.g., healthcare, excellent retirement
plans, 22 days for annual leave, 3 personal days, and 14 scheduled holiday leave
days per University schedule).
Application: For earliest consideration, apply online by going to
https://jobs.umd.edu and clicking on “Faculty” (or direct link:
http://jobs.umd.edu/applicants/Central?quickFind=55842). You will need to
create an account and submit a cover letter, resume, list of references
containing the contact information for three professional referees, and up to
three writing samples.
The University of Maryland is an affirmative action, equal opportunity employer.
Women and minorities are encouraged to apply.
Holly Nalley
Staffing Coordinator, Human Resources
University of Maryland Center for Advanced Study of Language
301-226-9117
Language Research in Service to the Nation
www.casl.umd.edu
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