Research Fellow A in Computational Linguistics
Quick answer
University of Surrey is hiring a full-time Senior Research Fellow in Computational Linguistics (Guildford) paying £38,448 to £41,885 per annum to work on the UKRI FLF grant ‘Scaling predictability in Morphological paradigms’.
- Role
- Research Fellow A in Computational Linguistics
- Organization
- University of Surrey - English Department
- Location
- Guildford
- Level
- Senior
- Compensation
- £38,448 to £41,885 per annum
- Category
- Research & Evaluation
The role
The University of Surrey is seeking a Research Fellow in Computational Linguistics for a 2-year position (with possibility to extend to 4) to work on the UKRI FLF grant ‘Scaling predictability in Morphological paradigms’. The role involves developing software tools and measuring predictability in morphology.
What you'll do
- Develop new software tools for measuring morphological predictability
- Contribute to the large comparative study of macro-variation in predictability
- Collaborate in the writing and dissemination of papers and presentations
- Take initiative in the formulation of the research agenda
What it takes
- Dual background in linguistics and software development
- Good grasp of linguistic concepts and methods
- Interest in the inflectional morphology of at least one language or language family
- Experience of software development
- Fluency in Python programming
- Experience programming as part of a team
What you'll bring
Frequently asked questions
Where is the job located?
The job is located in Guildford, UK.
What is the compensation?
The compensation is £38,448 to £41,885 per annum.
What are the key qualifications required?
Key qualifications include a PhD in computational linguistics, natural language processing, or a related field, experience in software development, and fluency in Python programming.
How do I apply?
Please submit your application online by providing a CV, contact details for 2 academic referees, three relevant works of research, and a research statement of one page.
When are interviews scheduled?
Interviews are planned for Tuesday, 24th of November.
How to apply
Apply directly on University of Surrey - English Department's site. We link straight through — no resume parsing, no profile to fill out.
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