Post Doctoral position - Developing a Computational Theory of Natural
			 Language Understanding for use in Law


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.

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 to 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) and possibly one
PhD and two Master students.  We also have a strong team of AI researchers
working in the laboratory on a variety of other projects.  These include
cognitive mapping, neural networks, speech research, fuzzy logic,
machine learning, concept formation, and expert systems.

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.


APPLICATIONS
============

Further information is obtainable by anonymous FTP from
bifrost.otago.ac.nz  (139.80.32.7) in pub/asgard/ai_postdoc.  Further
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 from the Registrar, University of Otago, P O Box 56, Dunedin (Facsimile:
+64-3-474-1607).

Applications in the form prescribed in the General Information Statement
and quoting reference A94/121 should be submitted to the Registrar by 23
January 1995.  Applications may also be sent by electronic mail to
coscwky@otago.ac.nz   for forwarding to the Registrar.

Deadline: start reviewing applicants after 23rd of January until position is
filled.

Formal applications should contain the following information:

(a)	Name
(b)	address*
(c)	contact telephone numbers (and fax if possible)
(d)	date and place of birth
(e)	nationality
(f)	academic qualifications
(g)	research experience
(h)	publications (if any)
(i)	name and address of PhD supervisor*
(j)	names and addresses of two referees (other than PhD supervisor)
(k)	date on which the award of the PhD is expected/was awarded
(l)	date at which applicant can arrive at the University.

* include e-mail address if possible

THE UNIVERSITY IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER