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        * Alfa *           |
      **        **   ****  | NIEUWSBRIEF voor HOOFDVAKSTUDENTEN ALFA-INFORMATICA
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     **           **       |       Vijfde jaargang Nummer 53 - feb 1996
     **          ****      |     Redactie: p/a Secretariaat Alfa-Informatica
      **        **  **     |      kamer 204, P.C.Hoofthuis, Spuistraat 134,
        * Info *      **** |    1012 VB Amsterdam of nbriefai@mars.let.uva.nl
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    IN DIT NUMMER:

    - Taaltechnoloog/Computational linguist
    - Research opportunities in music cognition
    - Inbelvoorzieningen
    - Discourse Colloquium
    - Colofon

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    TAALTECHNOLOOG

    	Cap Volmac zoekt per direct voor een vast dienstverband een
    taaltechnoloog om in te zetten in taaltechnische projecten.
    Een huidig project is het maken van vertaalmodules vanuit
    Simplified English (controlled language) voor technische
    teksten (handleidingen etc.). De taaltechnoloog wordt onder
    meer ingezet bij het vertalen van taalkundige regels in compu-
    terformalismen, maar zal ook zeer nauw betrokken worden bij de
    activiteiten van de project manager. Men zoekt een ervaren
    persoon, die al enige jaren daadwerkelijk met deze materie
    bezig is en slechts een kleine inwerkperiode behoeft om al in
    het huidige project te kunnen meedraaien (dus geen net-afge-
    studeerden).

    Gewenste capaciteiten:

    - aantoonbare ervaring met taaltechnologische projecten
    - programmeerervaring (bijv. PROLOG, LISP)
    - goede communicatieve vaardigheden
    - stress-bestendig
    - redelijk thuis in diverse talen
    - projectmatig kunnen werken

    De verdiensten zijn zonder meer goed en extra's zoals lea-
    se-auto bespreekbaar.

    Neem contact op met Brian Dommisse:

    Houtbosch 43
    1111 SR Diemen
    tel. 020-600 52 52

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    COMPUTATIONAL LINGUISTS

    	Cap Volmac in Utrecht is seeking computational LINGUISTS for
    TEMPORARY positions in a development project. For one of our
    customers, we are building a machine translation system based
    on controlled language (English) input for software documenta-
    tion. For the finalisation of the translation modules to
    FRENCH, GERMAN and SPANISH, we are seeking computational
    linguists who are (near) native in one of these languages and
    have a good command of English.

    Primary activities will be writing grammar rules and encoding
    lexicons. These positions are for a period of 3 to 6 months
    starting January 1997.

    Applicants should :

    - be near native speakers of the target language involved
    - have experience in writing grammars in PROLOG-like forma
      lisms
    - have good computer skills (MS-Office products)
    - be available immediately
    - enjoy working in a team
    - be able to perform under stress

    Contact Brian Dommisse:

    Houtbosch 43
    1111 SR Diemen
    tel. 020-600 52 52

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    RESEARCH OPPORTUNITIES IN MUSIC COGNITION

    	At the Nijmegen Institute of Cognition and Information (NICI) of the
    Nijmegen University a new research team will be set up, supported by the
    Dutch Foundation for Scientific Research (NWO) as the PIONIER project
    "Music, Mind, Machine". This project aims at improving the understanding of
    the temporal aspects of musical knowledge and music cognition using
    computational models. The research is interdisciplinary in nature, with
    contributions from musicology, psychology and computer science.

    There are a number of studies planned, grouped according to the following
    perspectives: the computational modeling methodology, the music domain
    itself, and applications of the findings. The methodological studies are
    concerned with the development of cognitive modeling languages, the study
    of (sub)symbolic formalisms, the development of programming language
    constructs for music, and the evaluation of physical metaphors in modeling
    expressive timing. The domain studies focus on specific temporal aspects of
    music, such as beat induction, grace note timing, musical expression and
    continuous modulations in music performance. In these areas both the
    construction of computational models and their experimental validation will
    be undertaken. The theoretical results will be applied in e.g., editors for
    musical expression for use in recording studios.
    In order to realize these aims, a multi-disciplinary research group will be
    formed, in which teamwork and collaboration play a crucial role. It will be
    expected that all team members are actively involved in building the team
    and the realization of the project's aims. The demands on the team members
    will be high, conducting innovative and internationally recognized
    research. However, in return, the research environment will provide
    advanced research training and technical support, including a high-quality
    infrastructure and facilities. The following positions are vacant:
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    Post-graduate/research-assistants.  vacancy number 21.1.97.

    A number of post-graduate (AiO) positions is available in a research
    program leading to a Ph.D. degree (in the Social Sciences or in Computer
    Science). These positions require an excellent background in
    experimental/cognitive psychology, musicology or computer science, with
    preferably additional expertise in one of the other disciplines.
    Programming experience is essential. Experience with Lisp, Macintosh, and
    studio hard- or software is an advantage. Appointment will be full-time for
    four years, or 8/10 for five years. Gross salary will be fl. 2114  per
    month in the first year, increasing to fl. 3775 in the fourth year, based
    on full-time employment.
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    Computer Scientist.  vacancy number 21.2.97.

    This job requires a Masters degree in Computer Science. A thorough
    knowledge of object-oriented and functional programming styles is
    requested, as well as experience in programming in Common Lisp and CLOS .
    Knowledge of the Macintosh system, MIDI and audio applications is an
    advantage. He/she will assist in the development of cognitive models and
    prototype/demonstration programs, the setup and maintenance of system
    software for the team, and the design and support of WWW applications.
    Appointment will be full-time for five years. The maximum salary, depending
    on experience, will be fl.7125 gross per month.
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    Employment will begin July 1997. The Faculty of Social Sciences intents to
    employ a proportionate number of women and men in all positions in the
    faculty. Women are therefore urgently invited to apply. The selection
    procedure may entail an assessment of collaboration and communication
    skills. Applications (three copies, in English or Dutch) including a
    curriculum vitae and a statement
    about the candidate's professional interests and goals, and one copy of
    recent work (e.g., thesis, computer program, article) should be received
    before March 28, 1997 by the Department of Personnel & Organization,
    Faculty of Social Sciences, Catholic University Nijmegen, P.O.Box 9104,
    6500 HE Nijmegen, The Netherlands. Please mark envelope and letter with the
    appropriate vacancy number.
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    More information on the project and a description of the planned studies
    can be found at http://mars.let.uva.nl/honing/.

    INBELVOORZIENINGEN

    	Het is tot nader bericht weer mogelijk om de Sara-inbelnummers te
    gebruiken. Onderstaand treft u de nummers / modemsnelheden.
    Er is verzocht *niet* meer 'destination' 'fdl2' te
    gebruiken.

    1. 'langzame' modems (t/m 9600 bps)
            bel naar:               5611222
            geef als 'destination': terms
            gevolgd door:           mars.let.uva.nl

    2. 'snelle' modems (vanaf 9600 bps)
            bel naar:               6635252
            u typt achter de promt: mars.let.uva.nl

    DISCOURSE COLLOQUIUM

    	The Discourse Colloquium (DIP) is held every two weeks. The global
    topic is the interpretation of utterances in their (textual) context. The
    orientation of the colloquium is quite broad: the talks may focus on syntax,
    prosody, semantics or pragmati cs. Subjects from past lectures were:
    anaphora resolution, presuppositions, focus-background and topic-comment
    structure, discourse topics, shared beliefs.

    Information about the Discourse Colloquium
    (abstracts, past and future lectures) can be found at the WWW:
    http://mars.let.uva.nl/dip/dip.html

    COLOFON

            Het account voor de Nieuwbrief is in handen van Joos Skolnik, Tijn
    Porcelijn en Mike de Kreek. Stuur vragen, suggesties, klachten en adreswijzigingen
    naar:
    			nbriefai@mars.let.uva.nl.

    	Stuur hier ook kopij heen die bedoeld zijn voor plaatsing in de
    Nieuwsbrief.

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