Postdoctoral Research Fellowship in Language Technology at University of Oslo in Norway, 2017 for Phd

  •  Phd
  •  15-Feb-2017
  •   Norway

A position as Postdoctoral Research Fellow in Language Technology is available at the Department of Informatics, University of Oslo. Norwegian and foreign applicants can apply for this fellowship.

University offers a number of general and subject-specific funding schemes. The aim of the fellowship is to attract the best and most motivated people to Norway. The main purpose of postdoctoral research fellowships is to qualify researchers for work in higher academic positions within their disciplines.

The University of Oslo, is the oldest, largest and most prestigious university in Norway, located in the Norwegian capital of Oslo. UiO attracts students and researchers from all over the world.

The candidate must have a PhD or other corresponding education equivalent to a Norwegian doctoral degree in Natural Language Processing.

Universitetet i Oslo Information

Universitetet i Oslo Grants

Postdoctoral Research Fellowship in Language Technology at University of Oslo in Norway, 2017 for Phd Founded in 1811, Universitetet i Oslo (University of Oslo) is a non-profit public higher education institution located in the urban setting of the medium-sized city of Oslo (population range of 500,000-1,000,000 inhabitants). Officially accredited and/or recognized by the Kunnskapsdepartementet, Norge (Ministry of Education, Norway), Universitetet i Oslo (UiO) is a very large (uniRank enrollment range: 35,000-39,999 students) coeducational higher education institution. Universitetet i Oslo (UiO) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as pre-bachelor degrees (i.e. certificates, diplomas, associate or foundation degrees), bachelor degrees, master degrees, doctorate degrees in several areas of study. See the uniRank degree levels and areas of study matrix below for further details. This 208 years old higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations and students' past academic record and grades. International students are welcome to apply for enrollment.

Eligibility Criteria

  • The Faculty of Mathematics and Natural Sciences has a strategic ambition of being a leading research faculty. Candidates for these fellowships will be selected in accordance with this, and expected to be in the upper segment of their class with respect to academic credentials.
  • The candidate must have a PhD or other corresponding education equivalent to a Norwegian doctoral degree in Natural Language Processing.
  • The main purpose of postdoctoral research fellowships is to qualify researchers for work in top academic positions within their disciplines.
  • A good command of English is required.

Offered Benefits

Position code 1352, NOK 512 700 – 567 100 per year, depending on qualifications and seniority.

Application Process

The mode of applying is online. The application must include:

  • Application letter
  • Statement of purpose: scholarly interests and goals
  • CV (summarizing education, positions, pedagogical experience, administrative experience and other qualifying activity)
  • Copies of educational certificates, transcript of records and letters of recommendation
  • A complete list of publications and up to 5 academic works that the applicant wishes to be considered by the evaluation committee
  • Names and contact details of 2-3 references (name, relation to candidate, e-mail and telephone number)

Please remember that all documents should be in English or a Scandinavian language.

In accordance with the University of Oslo’s equal opportunities policy, we invite applications from all interested individuals regardless of gender or ethnicity.

Foreign applicants are advised to attach an explanation of their University’s grading system.

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