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PhD student position in computational linguistics, Gothenburg (Sweden)

Doctoral studentship position, one or several, in Computational Linguistics
Type of employment: Fixed-term employment, 48 months
Extent: 100 %
Location: Department of Philosophy, Linguistics and Theory of Science, Gothenburg
First day of employment: 2016-09-01
Reference number: UR 2016/335

The University of Gothenburg tackles society's challenges with diverse 
knowledge. 37 000 students and 6 000 employees make the university a large 
and inspiring place to work and study. Strong research and attractive 
study programmes attract scientists and students from around the world. 
With new knowledge and new perspectives, the University contributes to a 
better future.

The Centre for Linguistic Theory and Studies in Probability (CLASP) is 
based in FLoV at the University of Gothenburg, and is funded by a 10 year 
grant from the Swedish Research Council (2015-2025). CLASP is devoted to 
research and advanced training in the application of probabilistic 
modelling and machine learning methods to core issues in linguistic theory 
and cognition. It also addresses topics in dialogue and linguistic 
interaction. For a description of CLASP see http://flov.gu.se/claspJob 
assignmentsThe successful candidate is expected to devote her or his time 
primarily to the completion of obligatory course work and to write a 
doctoral dissertation. He or she may, however, also undertake a limited 
amount of teaching, administration or research not directly connected to 
her or his dissertation topic. Such duties extend the position 
accordingly. As the position is funded in part by a research grant from 
the Swedish Research Council the successful candidate should write her or 
his doctoral thesis within one of the CLASP's core areas and the research 
should fit in within the research programme of the centre. The doctoral 
student is also expected to participate in the department's activities, 
such as workshops, seminars and conferences.EligibilityThe general entry 
requirements for third-cycle (doctoral) programmes are: a second-cycle 
qualification/degree and at least 240 higher education (HE) credits for 
courses of which at least 60 HE credits are awarded in the second-cycle; 
or equivalent training either in Sweden or abroad.

In addition, admission to the third-cycle programme in Computational 
Linguistics at the University of Gothenburg also requires:

a. At least 30 credits from second-cycle courses in Computational 
Linguistics, Language Technology, or Natural Language Processing, 
including a thesis of at least 15 credits, or equivalent qualifications, 
or

b. At least 30 credits from second-cycle courses in Linguistics or 
Cognitive Science, including a thesis of at least 15 credits, plus at 
least 30 credits from first-level courses in Language Technology, 
Computational Linguistics, Natural Language Processing, or Computer 
Science, or equivalent qualifications, or

c. At least 30 credits from second-cycle courses in Computer Science, 
including a thesis of at least 15 credits, plus at least 30 credits from 
first-level courses in Linguistics, Computational Linguistics, Natural 
Language Processing, Language Technology, or Cognitive Science, or 
equivalent qualifications.

The necessary English skills that are needed in order to be able to 
benefit from compulsory parts of the course and to be able to actively 
participate in seminars and similar activities, are also required.

For further information about the general and specific requirements please 
refer to study syllabus at the following link: 
http://flov.gu.se/english/education/doctoral-studies-third-cycle/postgraduate-subjectsAssessmentFollowing 
the Higher Education Ordinance Ch.7, applicants will be assessed based on 
their estimated ability to benefit from the study programme and on the 
Department's resources to supervise them. To facilitate the selection 
process, applicants must submit:

1. theses and degree projects

2. a project draft discribing the applicant's desired focus of research as 
well as which theories, methods and material they are planning to use.

Admissions and selections are conditional on the Department's resources to 
supervise within the doctoral student's focus of research as well as the 
compatibility of the candidate's project proposal with CLASP's areas of 
research. In addition to the assessment of the submitted application the 
process may also include interviews. For a more detailed account of the 
selection process please refer to the study syllabus above. For more 
information as well as a link to the application portal go to 
http://goo.gl/gGOZUY Stergios ChatzikyriakidisResearcher Coordinator of 
the Centre forLinguistic Theory and Studies in Probability, University of 
Gothenburghttp://www.stergioschatzikyriakidis.com/
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