Junior Computational Linguist P003778
Listing reference: nwu_001765
Listing status: Under Review
Apply by: 10 July 2023
Position summary
Industry: Education & Training
Job category: Others: Education and Training
Location: Potchefstroom
Contract: Fixed Term Contract
Remuneration: The annual total remuneration package will be commensurate with the level of appointment as advertised and in line with the NWU policy guidelines.
Introduction
NORTH-WEST UNIVERSITY (POTCHEFSTROOM CAMPUS)
FACULTY OF HUMANITIES
DIVISION: CENTRE FOR TEXT TECHNOLOGY
POSITION NUMBER: P003778
VACANCY: JUNIOR COMPUTATIONAL LINGUIST
PEROMNES GRADE: P11
EMPLOYMENT TYPE: 3-YEAR FIXED TERM APPOINTMENT
Job description
PURPOSE OF THE POSITION
To assist with resource development and the development of computer software products, specific to the field of human language technology.
JOB DESCRIPTION
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
Design, development, and implementation of computer software
- Design, development, and implementation of computer software products relating to human language technology
Resource development:
- Development of resources relevant to human language technology
Research
- Conduct research in the field of computational linguistics and natural language processing
Minimum requirements
Minimum requirements:
- A bachelor’s degree in Computer Systems or related field (NQF level 7).
- A minimum of 1-year appropriate experience in natural language processing.
- A minimum of 1-year programming experience in at least one of the following languages: PERL, Python, R, C, C , C#, Java.
- A minimum of 1-year appropriate experience in the use of several operating systems, including MS Windows and Linux.
- A minimum of 1-year appropriate experience in text processing, machine learning, machine translation and relevant software.
ADDED ADVANTAGE:
- A postgraduate degree in Language Technology (NQF level 8).
FUNCTIONAL / TECHNICAL COMPETENCIES (KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS)
- Computer literacy and the ability to easily master new software
- Knowledge of other languages
- The ability to prioritise, manage and complete several tasks (i.e. multitasking), and to work and excel under time pressure
- The ability to function as part of a team and adapt to its work method, and to work independently
BEHAVIOURAL COMPETENCIES
- Proper organisational abilities
- Creative problem-solving capabilities
- Proof of language proficiency in order to function optimally in the various functionally multilingual environments of the NWU
The annual total remuneration package will be commensurate with the level of appointment as advertised and in line with the NWU policy guidelines.
ENQUIRIES REGARDING JOB CONTENT MAY BE DIRECTED TO: Mr Jason Neumann on 018 299 1022
ENQUIRIES REGARDING RECRUITMENT PROCESS MAY BE DIRECTED TO: Ms Melissa Freeman on 018 299 4811
CLOSING DATE: 10 July 2023
PLANNED COMMENCEMENT OF DUTIES: As soon as possible
Kindly take note: applications must be submitted online through the official nwu vacancy website.
Incomplete applications and those submitted through any other platform will not be considered.
The University subscribes to and applies the principles of Employment Equity (EE) Act and is committed to transformation. Preference will be given to candidates from the designated groups, in accordance with the principles of the EE Act and NWU Employment Equity Plan.
The University reserves the right not to make an appointment. Communication will be limited to shortlisted candidates only.
If you are not contacted within two months from the closing date of this advertisement, please accept that your application was unsuccessful.
