22 April: fyi -- Phd Funding (TCD)
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PhD Studentship - Representations for Classifying and Reasoning about Events
Trinity College Dublin / ADAPT
Informal inquiries can be made to Tim Fernando or Carl Vogel.
Closing Date: 15th May 2015
Post Status: 4 years
Department: ADAPT Centre, School of Computer Science and Statistics, Trinity College Dublin
Benefits: Payment of tax free stipend and academic fees
General enquires concerning this post can be addressed to aoife.brady@adaptcentre.ie. Please include the reference code UG_PhD4 in the subject of your email.
Research Topic
This PhD will investigate the application of text classification and develop methods for problems of semantic classification associated with the assessment of whether and which texts in a data set refer to the same events, albeit at (probably) distinct levels of granularity and levels of detail of description. These classifications will then be integrated with the event representations based on finite state technology, in support of representation of events and reasoning with these representations as appropriate to the choice of domain, modality of expression, and contextual focus of text authors.
This post is within the "Platform Theme A: Understanding Global Content" of the SFI-funded ADAPT centre at Trinity College Dublin. This theme focuses on researching robust, domain-agnostic, linguistic analysers, which can be applied to any language and are informed by cues from non-linguistic sources.
Background on ADAPT
ADAPT is Ireland’s global centre of excellence for digital content and media innovation. Led by TCD, it combines the expertise of researchers at four universities (Trinity College Dublin, Dublin City University, University College Dublin, and Dublin Institute of Technology) with that of its industry partners to produce ground-breaking digital content innovation.
ADAPT brings together more than 120 researchers who collectively have won more than €100m in funding and have a strong track record of transferring world-leading research and innovations to more than 140 companies. With €50M in new research funding from Science Foundation Ireland and industry, ADAPT is seeking talented individuals to join its growing research team. Our research and technologies will continue to help businesses in all sectors and drive back the frontiers of future Web engagement.
Why join ADAPT @ TCD?
Work on hard, relevant problems in an interdisciplinary and exciting research environment. The ADAPT Centre combines expertise of researchers at Trinity College Dublin, Dublin City University, University College Dublin and Dublin Institute of Technology. It brings together more than 120 researchers who have collectively won more than €100M in competitive research funding and have an international track record of bridging research and innovations to more than 140 companies. With €50M in new research funding from SFI and industry, ADAPT research and technologies will help businesses in all sectors to manage, personalise and deliver digital content more effectively.
Work in a University where excellence of research is valued. Trinity College Dublin is Ireland’s premier University and is ranked in 71st position in the top 100 world universities by the QS World University Rankings 2014.
Work in a centre focussed on advancing your career. Whether you want to take an academic, industrial, or entrepreneurial career path, ADAPT prides itself in the support and mentoring that enables all its Students and early-stage researchers to reach their full potential. This year alone its postdoc-to-PI programme has helped three postdocs transition to be Principal Investigators on their own H2020 projects, while four others have recently won funding with ADAPT support to realise the commercialisation of their research through spin outs and licensing.
Requirements
The successful candidate will have an excellent academic record (first class or II.1 primary degree or a postgraduate qualification, e.g. M.Sc.) in Computational Linguistics, with expertise in deep analysis of natural language syntax and semantics with precision grammars, as well as expertise in machine learning, particularly as applied to text classification. They will be highly motivated, with strong written and oral communication skills and a demonstrated proficiency in software development. They must be eager to work in and learn from multi-disciplinary and multi-organisation teams. They should have English language certification if English is not their first language, the requirement being: IELTS: 7.0+, TOEFL iBT: 100+, TOEFL pBT: 600+, CEF: C1+, or equivalent.
Funding Information
The position is funded through the Science Foundation Ireland (SFI) ADAPT Research Centre.
Application Procedure:
For further information and informal contact, please email aoife.brady@adaptcentre.ie. Please apply via email to vacancies@adaptcentre.ie, including:
A targeted cover letter (600-1000 words) expressing your suitability for a position
A complete CV
Names and contact details of two academic referees
Please include the reference code UG_PhD4 in the subject of your email
There will be a screening and interview process; a successful candidate will then be invited to apply via the TCD graduate studies admission system.
Equal Opportunities Policy
Trinity College Dublin is an equal opportunities employer and is committed to the employment policies, procedures and practices which do not discriminate on grounds such as gender, marital status, family status, age, disability, race, religious belief, sexual orientation or membership of the travelling community.
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