34.1428, Support: Computational Linguistics: PhD, University of Bergen

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Subject: 34.1428, Support: Computational Linguistics: PhD, University of Bergen

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Date: 08-May-2023
From: Vadim Kimmelman [vadim.kimmelman at gmail.com]
Subject: Computational Linguistics: PhD, University of Bergen


Institution/Organization: University of Bergen
Department: Department of Linguistic, Literary and Aesthetic Studies
Web Address: https://www.uib.no/en/lle

Level: PhD

Duties: Research Teaching Project Work

Specialty Areas: Computational Linguistics; Sign language linguistics

Description:

The Department of Linguistic, Literary and Aesthetic Studies invites
applications for a PhD position in Sign Language Linguistics connected
to the NONMANUAL project commencing 01.09.2023, or as agreed. The
position is for a fixed-term period of four years.

The main purpose of the PhD position is to complete a doctoral degree,
which qualifies for independent research and for other forms of
employment that demand specific competency. The duration of the PhD
position is four years, of which 25 per cent of the time comprises
obligatory duties associated with teaching, dissemination of results,
and administration. The plan for this part of the position is
developed in collaboration with the Department at the very beginning
of the employment period.

The project “Fundamentals of formal properties of nonmanuals: A
quantitative approach” (NONMANUAL) is funded by the European Research
Council, PI: Vadim Kimmelman. The project studies facial expressions
and body and head movements in five different sign languages, using
large datasets, Computer Vision and advanced statistical analysis.
Read more about the project here: https://www.uib.no/en/nonmanual

Qualifications and personal qualities:
The applicant must hold a Norwegian master’s degree or the equivalent
foreign degree in General Linguistics, Computational Linguistics, or a
comparable degree. It is a condition of employment that the master’s
degree has been awarded at the time of application. Applicants who
document a foreign degree will be evaluated according to the
regulations of the Norwegian Agency for Quality Assurance in Education
(NOKUT) and The Faculty of Humanities’ PhD Programme plan.
- The candidate should have some experience with research in sign
language linguistics as demonstrated in their MA thesis or other
documented research projects.
- The applicant must have document experience with quantitative
research (e.g. using statistical analysis and/or programming for
linguistic research).
- The applicant must be able to work independently in a
well-structured way and have good cooperation skills.
- The applicant must be proficient in English.
Applicants must submit a proposal for a research project that will
result in a doctoral dissertation. The project should be clearly
thematically related to the research goals of NONMANUAL.

Preference will be given to applicants with the following
qualifications:
- Experience with Computer Vision.
- Experience with Machine Learning.
- Documented knowledge of a signed language. Deaf signers are
especially encouraged to apply.
Applicants will be evaluated according to admission requirements in
The Faculty of Humanities' PhD Program pt. 2.1.

In assessing the applications, the academic quality and feasibility of
the proposed PhD project and its relevance to NONMANUAL, and the
academic qualifications of the candidate will be considered. Further
emphasis is also placed on strategic considerations, motivation, and
the applicant's personal eligibility.

We can offer:
- A good and professionally challenging working environment.
- Salary at pay grade 54 (code 1017) in the state salary scale,
currently NOK 501 200 gross p.a. following ordinary meriting
regulations.
- Enrolment in the Norwegian Public Service Pension Fund.
- A position in an inclusive workplace (IA enterprise).
- Good welfare benefits

Application Deadline: 01-Jun-2023

Web Address for Applications:
https://www.jobbnorge.no/jobseeker/#/application/apply/244981

Contact Information:
Dr Vadim Kimmelman
vadim.kimmelman at uib.no



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