PhD position on AI/NLP at the University of Brest, France

Fully funded PhD position in Artificial Intelligence at the University of
Brest

The University of Brest has a fully funded PhD position (3 years) on AI for
scientific text simplification.

We seek an ambitious and highly talented PhD candidate to work on the
interface of information retrieval (IR) and natural language processing
(NLP) models applied to large-scale scientific text corpora.  Our project
aims to develop effective and efficient IR and NLP technology for promoting
scientific information access, and to support non-professionals searching
for scientific information in academic literature.  Specifically, we deploy
large language and foundation models for NLP tasks such as text
simplification.  There is considerable flexibility to shape the project to
emerging research opportunities and the background and interests of the
candidate.

We are looking for a candidate with:

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   an MSc in computer science, artificial intelligence (AI) or a related
   field;
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   a strong scientific interest in NLP, IR, and AI;
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   strong academic performance in university-level courses in the relevant
   subjects;
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   demonstrable experience with machine learning and deep learning;
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   experience in programming, software development, and data science tools;
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   professional command of English and good presentation skills;
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   the willingness to work collaboratively with other researchers and
   external stakeholders.

The PhD position is funded by the French National Research Agency (ANR)
within the SimpleText project on automatic scientific text simplification  (
https://anr.fr/Projet-ANR-22-CE23-0019).  We collaborate with a range of
partners in the context of the related CLEF SimpleText track, and the
candidate is encouraged to spend time as an intern at our research or
industry partners (http://simpletext-project.com/2023/clef/).  The PhD
position is fully funded and you will be employed by the University of
Brest for three years (full-time, with all employment benefits) and are
expected to complete a PhD thesis within this period.

If you feel the profile fits you, and you are interested in the job, we
look forward to receiving your application. Job applications should be sent
to [email protected] and [email protected] We accept applications
until and including 13 October 2023.

Applications should include the following information:

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   A detailed CV including the months (not just years) when referring to
   your education and work experience;
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   A letter of motivation explaining how the project is related to your
   research background;
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   A list of publications (in case of joint authorship, please clearly
   indicate your own contribution) or a link to a writing sample available
   online, such as a Master’s thesis;
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   A list of all Bachelor and Master-level modules you have taken, with an
   official transcript of grades;
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   The names, affiliations, and email addresses of two academic referees
   who can provide details about your academic profile in relation to this
   position (please do not include any reference letters in your application).

Feel free to reach out with questions or comments by contacting Dr. Liana
Ermakova ([email protected]).

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