28.2035, Support: English; Computational Linguistics / United Kingdom

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LINGUIST List: Vol-28-2035. Tue May 02 2017. ISSN: 1069 - 4875.

Subject: 28.2035, Support:  English; Computational Linguistics / United Kingdom

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Date: Tue, 02 May 2017 10:16:27
From: Helen Hastie [h.hastie at hw.ac.uk]
Subject: English; Computational Linguistics: PhD, Heriot-Watt University, United Kingdom

 Institution/Organization: Heriot-Watt University, Edinburgh, UK 
Department: Computer Sciencer 
Web Address: http://www.macs.hw.ac.uk/~hh117/phd.html 

Level: PhD 

Duties: Research
 
Specialty Areas: Computational Linguistics 
 
Required Language(s): English (eng)

Description:

Candidates sought for fully funded PhD Studentship. Details below. 
For further information regarding this position please email Helen Hastie
h.hastie at hw.ac.uk

PhD Project title: Generative Deep Neural Networks for Interaction with
Autonomous Systems (VERSO) 

Supervision: This position is jointly supervised by Dr. Helen Hastie from the
Interaction Lab in the School of Mathematical and Computer Sciences (MACS) and
Prof. Yvan Petillot from the School of Engineering and Physical Sciences:
Sensors, Signals & Systems at Heriot Watt University. 

Project description: 

The goal of VERSO is to investigate data-driven, machine learning techniques
for communicating with autonomous systems through natural language
interaction, where the user can interrogate the system with regards its
autonomous behaviour and the data it has collected. The ultimate goal is to
increase user trust and confidence in such autonomous systems.

Candidate profile:

The preferred candidate will have good technical skills with strengths in
computer programming and machine learning, and a strong interest in
interactive systems, natural language processing and /or generation. The
candidate will be expected to have (or expect to gain) a 1st-class honours
degree in computer science, or at least a 2nd-class honours degree and a MSc
degree in computer science (or related subject area). The student would
ideally begin their studies in September 2017.
Funding details:

The position will be funded for three years and includes payment of fees (up
to EU level) and a non-taxable stipend of around £16,000 per annum. Overseas
students would be required to pay the fee difference from EU level.

The position is co-funded by The Data Lab and SeeByte Ltd through the Data
Lab’s Collaborative PhD & EngD Projects programme. The student will spend part
of their time at Heriot-Watt University, and part at the SeeByte offices, for
the duration of their studies.

How to apply, deadline Friday 26th May 2017:

To apply for this position, please complete the application form. When
completing the application form, be sure to specify “Dr. Helen Hastie” as the
project supervisor, and specify “Data Lab funded” as the source of funding.
Applicants are requested to send an email to Dr. Helen Hastie once they have
submitted their application.
 

Application Deadline: 26-May-2017 

Web Address for Applications: https://www.hw.ac.uk/study/apply/uk/postgraduate.htm 

Contact Information: 
	Dr. Helen Hastie 
	h.hastie at hw.ac.uk 
	Phone:+44 131 451 3344  


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