Position available at Xerox Research Center Europe (Grenoble) Senior Researcher - MultiLingual Theory and Technologies Ref: MLTT/000108 Position open from August 2000 XRCE Grenoble Laboratory is a world leader in natural language and distributed systems/knowledge management research. It is part of an expanding research centre with a second lab in Cambridge and strong links to the Xerox Palo Alto Research Center in California. The MultiLingual Theory and Technology Group has an open position for a senior researcher in machine learning and statistical modelling for the purpose of natural language processing. In collaboration with a small group of other researchers, the candidate will elaborate state-of-the-art modelling techniques for the syntax and semantics of natural languages, with a view to applying such techniques to the solution of problems such as knowledge extraction or the reconstruction of linguistic input against a noisy background (as for example in optical character reading). Research Focus & Qualifications: Applicants should hold a Ph.D. degree or equivalent in a relevant discipline e.g. computer science, linguistics, mathematics etc. and a proven track record in research (publications and/or patents). Hands-on experience with applying a wide range of NLP techniques to NLP and/or speech processing is also desirable. Proficiency in English is required and good communication skills are a must. XRCE offers competitive salaries, excellent computing facilities and the opportunity to work in a leading industry-geared research institute. This position is in Grenoble, France. Please refer to the XRCE webpages for more information on our research centre (http://www.xrce.xerox.com/). The position is permanent and is open now. Candidates should include the reference MLTT/000108 and address their CV and letter of application to: Mr Christophe Mitenne Human Resources Xerox Research Centre Europe 6, chemin de Maupertuis 38240 MEYLAN, France