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Applications are invited for a Postdoctoral Fellowship from persons who have completed or are about to complete a doctorate. The position is tenable immediately, and some preference will be given to candidates who can start at an early date.
The successful candidate will be based in the Artificial Intelligence Laboratory, Computer and Information Science, University of Otago, Dunedin, New Zealand. They will work in the project Developing a Computational Theory of Natural Language Understanding for use in Law.
The position will involve the design and implementation of a theory of natural language understanding based on the use of semantics of words. The theory is currently being developed and a program called LINGUIST has been written in CLOS for testing the theory. This is an exciting opportunity for someone to help shape a new theory of natural language understanding and apply what is developed in the area of law.
The ideal candidate should have a strong background in AI natural language research, well-developed programming skill in LISP and demonstrated competence in written English. However, candidates with lesser relevant experience are also invited to apply for this position.
The project is led by Dr W K Yeap to whom all queries regarding this position should be addressed. Other members working in this project include Professor P Sallis (Information Science), Professor R Sutton (NZ Law Commissioner), Ms Nicola Peart (Law Faculty).
The Fellowship is supported by a grant from the NZ Law Foundation and is tenable for a year. The project will be reviewed at the end of the year for a possible extension for another year. The emolument for each year will not exceed NZ$40,000 per annum.
Further information is obtainable by anonymous FTP . Enquiries can be made to
Dr W K Yeap, Computer and Information Science, University of Otago
PO Box 56, Dunedin (email: coscwky@otago.ac.nz)
or the Registrar, U. Otago, P O Box 56, Dunedin (Fax: +64 3 4741607).
Deadline passed, but further applications may be considered.