About the role

The Department of Linguistics seeks to train the next generation of linguists who are comfortable integrating computational approaches into their research; and to offer our undergraduate students development in skills that are applicable in the information/data industries. Thus the expectations for the role will include carrying out computational research that makes substantive contact with language theory or research on cognitive science of language; advising masters and doctoral students; and contributing to the departmental teaching in natural language processing, computational linguistics, and linguistics, more generally.The appointment will be made within grade 8 (Lecturer) or grade 9 (Associate Professor). Grade 8 currently begins at an annual salary of £52, including London allowance; grade 9 currently begins at an annual salary of £66, including London allowance.

About you

The successful candidate will have a clear program of research within computational linguistics which makes contact with language theory or cognitive science of language. The successful candidate will have an outstanding record of high-quality publications and research-related activity commensurate with the stage of their academic career.They should hold a PhD in computational linguistics or a closely related area.The successful applicant will be expected to commence their appointment at UCL on 1st September .For informal queries about the role and the application process please contact PaLS HR ().

What we offer

As well as the exciting opportunities this role presents, we also offer some great benefits some of which are below:• 41 Days holiday (27 days annual leave 8 bank holidays and 6 closure days) • Additional 5 days’ annual leave purchase scheme• Defined benefit career average revalued earnings pension scheme (CARE)• Cycle to work scheme and season ticket loan• Immigration loan• Relocation scheme for certain posts• On-Site nursery• On-site gym• Enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption pay• Employee assistance programme: Staff Support Service• Discounted medical insurance