32.3013, Support: Computational Linguistics; English: PhD, Massey University

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Subject: 32.3013, Support: Computational Linguistics; English: PhD, Massey University

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Date: Thu, 23 Sep 2021 14:00:42
From: Kristin Stock [k.stock at actrix.co.nz]
Subject: Computational Linguistics; English: PhD, Massey University, Palmerston North, New Zealand

 Institution/Organization: Massey University 
Department: School of Natural and Computational Sciences 
Web Address: https://geoinformatics.massey.ac.nz/ 

Level: PhD 

Duties: Research
 
Specialty Areas: Computational Linguistics 
Machine Learning, Deep Learning, Spatial Language 
Required Language(s): English (eng)

Description:

We have two funded PhD scholarships available on the BioWhere project.

PhD 1 will focus on the development of methods to parse natural language text
and will then use a range of machine/deep learning methods to georeference
location descriptions from biological collections, including those held by
Manaaki Whenua – Landcare Research. A strong technical (computer science)
background is essential, with skills in deep learning and natural language
processing and/or geographic information/geospatial science an advantage.

PhD 2 will design and develop a self-learning gazetteer for New Zealand place
names, with a particular focus on Māori place names, resolving a range of
technical issues including matching place names and resolving inconsistent
duplicate data. In addition, the student will work with iwi and hapū to elicit
requirements for the gazetter and to collect place name data. This studentship
requires technical (computer science) skills, including knowledge of databases
and programming, with skills in deep/machine learning, natural language
processing and/or geographic information/geospatial science an advantage. In
addition, a willingness to apply social science research methods and work with
stakeholders is essential. Knowledge of te Reo and te Ao Māori would be an
advantage.

The scholarships will provide a stipend of NZ$27,500 and cover tuition fees.
Applicants need to meet the University requirements for entry into the PhD
programme, including a postgraduate degree in computer science, geospatial
science with a strong computational element, computational linguistics or
similar.

Please apply via the application link below, and include the following with
your application:
 - a cover letter stating the position/s you are interested in and explaining
why you are interested in and suitable for the position
 - your CV
 - academic transcripts for all undergraduate and postgraduate study
 - contact details for three referees
 

Web Address for Applications: https://www.massey.ac.nz/massey/admission/scholarships-bursaries-awards/scholarship-bursary-award_home.cfm?id=3EC881D3-C307-4271-80AB-6E6371F791B6 

Contact Information: 
	Dr Kristin Stock
	k.stock at massey.ac.nz  


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