Research Fellow in Information Retrieval - Sheffield

The University of Sheffield Computer Science department is seeking a Research Fellow to join Clarity, a 3-year EU funded project investigating interactive cross language information retrieval (CLIR). The successful applicant will refine and user test a novel interface for CLIR. Salary: £24,435 - £28,602 pa. Terms & Conditions: RII

A set of user studies have already been undertaken and a first interface has been implemented. The selected candidate will carry on the redesign and evaluation of the Clarity system together with the current team responsible of the user interface.

Candidates should hold a relevant post graduate degree, and have previous HCI and programming experience. Knowledge of natural language processing and information retrieval, and experience of the following will be an advantage: interface design and user testing, multiple language skills, and working in EU funded projects.

Clarity started in February 2001 and will finish in January 2004, and the proposed appointment is offered until 31 January 2004, with the possibility of continuation onto another funded EU project.

Further information about the post is available from:
Ms Linda Perna
Research Coordinator
Tel: +44 (0)114 222 1815
Email: l.perna@dcs.shef.ac.uk

How to apply
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