Associate Professor or Lecturer positions in Phonetic Science and Speech
Technology at Nanjing Normal University, China
The Department of Linguistic Science and Technology at Nanjing Normal University, China,
invites applications for two positions at Associate Professor or Lecturer level in the area of
Phonetic Sciences and Speech Technologies.
Nanjing Normal University (NNU) is situated in Nanjing, a city in China not only famous for its
history and culture but also pride for excellence in education and academy. NNU is among the
“211 Project” (Top 100) universities of China. With Chinese-style buildings and garden-like
environment, the NNU campus is often entitled as the “Most Beautiful Campus in the Orient.”
The Department of Linguistic Science and Technology at NNU is one of China’s leading
educational and research institutes in linguistics, and is unique among the institutes in bridging
closely the studies of theoretical and applied linguistics, cognitive sciences, and information
technologies. The department places a strong emphasis on teaching and basic, applied, and
interdisciplinary research. Recently, we opened a new research direction in phonetic sciences and
speech technologies, aiming to stimulate a closer collaboration between linguists, phoneticians,
and computer/engineering scientists. With a funding of 9 million CNY from the “211” Projects
for Key Disciplines in China, our new laboratory will be very well equipped in a few months,
including professional audio facilities, physiological instruments, and EEG for ERP studies. We
welcome interested colleagues to join us in this research area. Competitive salary and benefit
packages, as well as outstanding research support will be offered. The position level will be
determined based on qualifications and experience.
Requirements:
* A PhD degree in related disciplines such as phonetics, linguistics, psychology, mathematics,
physics, computer sciences, and electronic engineering
* 3+ years’ experience and strong publication record in phonetic sciences or speech technologies
* Good oral and written communication skills in both Chinese and English
* Good programming skills
* Team work spirit in a multidisciplinary group
* Candidates working in any related topics are encouraged to apply, but those who have
backgrounds and research interests in both phonetic/linguistic sciences and speech technologies
will be considered with preference
Interested candidates should submit a current CV, a detailed list of publication, the copies of the
best two or three publications, and the contact information of at least two references. The
application and any further enquiry about the positions should be sent to Prof. Wentao GU by
email (preferred) or by regular mail to the following address:
Prof. Wentao GU
Dept of Linguistic Science and Technology
Nanjing Normal University
122 Ning Hai Road, Nanjing
Jiangsu 210097, China
Phone: +86-25-8320-4342
Email:
wentaogu@gmail.com
The positions will remain open until they are filled.