Visiting Research Positions at Research Group on Mathematical Linguistics
at Rovira i Virgili University (Tarragona, Spain)

1-2 visiting research positions may be available in the Research Group on Mathematical Linguistics at Rovira i Virgili University (Tarragona Spain).

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ELIGIBLE TOPICS - Language and automata theory and its applications - Biomolecular computing and nanotechnology - Bioinformatics - Language and speech technologies - Formal theories of language acquisition and evolutionary linguistics - Computational neuroscience Other related fields might still be eligible provided there are strong enough candidates for them.

JOB PROFILE - The positions are intended for experienced prestigious researchers willing to develop a research project in the framework of the host institute for 3-12 months starting in 2007. Some doctoral teaching and supervising are expected too - They will be filled in under the form of a grant - There is no restriction on the candidate's age

ELIGIBILITY CONDITIONS - Having been awarded the PhD degree earlier than 2001 - Holding a stable position and being on sabbatical leave from her/his home organization - Having got the rank of Professor or a comparable rank in industry

ECONOMIC CONDITIONS - A nontaxable monthly allowance amounting 1500-3000 euros depending on the researcher's merits and her/his other sources of income during the stay - A travel allowance - Health coverage at the researcher's request.

EVALUATION PROCEDURE It will consist of 2 steps - a pre-selection based on CV and carried out by the host institute - an application by the shortlisted candidates to be assessed externally by the funding agency including CV-research project (up to 8 pages long) and workplan.

SCHEDULE Expressions of interest are welcome until February 19, 2006.
They should simply contain the candidate's CV and mention 2006-1 in the subject line. The outcome of the pre-selection will be reported immediately after. Pre-selected candidates will be supported in the application process by the host institute.
The deadline for completing the whole process is March 5th 2006.
Final results will be available not earlier than August 2006.

CONTACT Carlos Martin-Vide