Computational Linguist at North West University

Purpose of the position:

•  To assist in the research and development of computer software products, and to develop resources relevant to human language technology

Responsibilities:

• Design, development and implementation of computer software
• Resource development relevant to human language technology
• Conduct research in the field of computational linguistics and natural language processing

Minimum requirements:

• A relevant Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Language Technology, Computer Linguistics, Computer Engineering, Computer System Development or another relevant degree (NQF 7).
• Two years’ programming experience in at least one of the following languages: PERL, Python, R, C, C++, C# and Java
• One years’ experience in natural language processing
• One years’ experience in text processing, machine learning, and relevant software

Other competency requirements:

• One years’ experience in the use of several operating systems, including MS Windows and Linux
• Computer literacy and the ability to easily master new software
• Knowledge of other computer languages
• The ability to prioritise, manage and complete several tasks (i.e. multitasking), and to work and excel under pressure
• The ability to function as part of a team and adapt to its work method, and to work independently
• Adequate ability to execute organisational coordination and creative problem-solving capabilities
• Demonstration of language proficiency to function optimally in the various multilingual environments of the NWU

Total package per annum (benefits included) Market Related

ENQUIRIES:Jason Neumann, 018 299 1022 or Moratuwa Motsemme 018 388 4958

CLOSING DATE: 04 September 2020

COMMENCEMENT OF DUTIES:1 November, or as soon as possible