UCD is recruiting a Postdoctoral researcher to implement natural language processing (NLP) tools to analyse interview data

University College Dublin

  • Dublin
  • Temporary
  • Full-time
  • 16 days ago
Job Information Organisation/CompanyUniversity College Dublin DepartmentSchool of Politics and International Relations Research FieldComputer science » Computer systems Researcher ProfileFirst Stage Researcher (R1) CountryIreland Application Deadline13 May 2024 - 12:00 (Europe/Dublin) Type of ContractTemporary Job StatusFull-time Hours Per Week35 Offer Starting Date1 Sep 2024 Is the job funded through the EU Research Framework Programme?Not funded by an EU programme Is the Job related to staff position within a Research Infrastructure?NoOffer DescriptionUniversity College Dublin is currently recruiting a post-doctoral researcher to implement natural language processing (NLP) tools to analyse interview data.Fixed term contract for 2 years with a proposed start date of 1 September 2024. Application deadline: 13 May, 12:00 noon (Irish time).The postdoc will work with the Principal Investigator, Dr Stephanie Dornschneider-Elkink, to deliver the research objectives of an Irish Research Council-funded project. The project combines quantitative text analysis/NLP with cognitive mapping (Axelrod 1976) to examine interviews with participants in Muslim resistance movements.You will support the development and subsequent publication of new tools to convert text into cognitive maps. Tasks will include but are not limited to POS-tagging, sequence analysis, word embeddings, and visualization. You will have the chance to give substantial input to the analysis and to co-author papers with the PI.Knowledge of Arabic is not necessary, but a plus. Strong knowledge of R and/or Python is essential. One aim of the work package is to develop new R packages for the translation of natural language into cognitive maps.More information:RequirementsResearch Field Computer science » Modelling tools Education Level PhD or equivalentSkills/Qualifications
  • PhD in political science, data science, computer science and/ or computational linguistics, or similar. • Excellent knowledge of R and/or Python, including generic programming skills • Excellent knowledge of NLP • A demonstrated ability to work independently as well as in a team, and an ability to take initiative where appropriate. • A demonstrated problem-solving attitude. • A demonstrated commitment to research and publications • An understanding of the operational requirements for a successful research project • Evidence of research activity (publications, conference presentations, awards) and future scholarly output (working papers, research proposals, and ability to outline a research project. • Evidence of research activity (publications, conference presentations, awards) and future scholarly output (working papers, research proposals, and experience of writing a funding application). • Excellent Communication Skills (Oral, Written , Presentation etc) • Excellent Organisational and Administrative skills including a proven ability to work to deadlines • Candidates must demonstrate an awareness of equality, diversity and inclusion agenda.
Additional InformationWork Location(s)Number of offers available 1 Company/Institute University College Dublin Country Ireland GeofieldWhere to apply WebsiteContact CityDublin WebsiteStreetBelfield, Donnybrook Postal Code4STATUS: EXPIRED

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