35.3122, Support: Computational Linguistics, Historical Linguistics, Linguistic Theories, Semantics: PhD, University of Manitoba

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Subject: 35.3122, Support: Computational Linguistics, Historical Linguistics, Linguistic Theories, Semantics: PhD, University of Manitoba

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Date: 07-Nov-2024
From: Tristan Miller [Tristan.Miller at umanitoba.ca]
Subject: Computational Linguistics, Historical Linguistics, Linguistic Theories, Semantics: PhD, University of Manitoba


Institution/Organization: University of Manitoba
Department: Department of Computer Science
Web Address: https://www.cs.umanitoba.ca/

Level: PhD

Specialty Areas: Computational Linguistics; Historical Linguistics;
Linguistic Theories; Semantics

Description:

The Computational Linguistics at Manitoba (CLAM) Lab [1] at the
University of Manitoba [2] is offering funded PhD positions starting
in 2025 for the following research topics:

1. Computational humour, with a focus on validation of linguistic
theories of humour, translation of humour, and/or classification of
aggressive humour.

2. Historical born-digital corpora, with a focus on constructing and
analyzing structured, annotated text corpora from Usenet or other
pre-Web archives.

3. Indigenous language technology, with a focus on developing digital
resources for text processing, writing, typesetting, and/or language
revitalization.

We are seeking highly motivated candidates with a strong interest in
linguistically informed approaches to these topics.


ROLE DESCRIPTION

Successful candidates will pursue a doctoral degree in the Computer
Science [3] or Individual Interdisciplinary Studies [4] program while
working as a graduate research assistant.  In these roles, and
supported by their supervisor(s), they will design and carry out
scientific experiments, construct and analyze text corpora or other
data sets, develop and publish research software, collaborate with
local and international researchers, and write papers for high-quality
journals and conferences.

The prospective starting date is September 2025.


QUALIFICATIONS

Required:

* A research-based Master's degree in computer science or a related
discipline, together with a strong background in (computational)
linguistics or natural language processing.  (Candidates with a
Master's degree in linguistics and strong technical and programming
skills may also be considered.)
* Fulfillment of the admission requirements for the Computer Science
PhD program or the Individual Interdisciplinary Studies PhD program.
* Ability to work both independently and as part of a team

Highly desirable:

* Past research publications in computer science or linguistics
* Knowledge of any of the following:
    * theories of verbal humour or verbal aggression
    * text corpora
    * history of computing (pre-WWW)
    * language tools and resources (dictionaries, wordnets, parsers,
etc.)
    * an indigenous language (particularly one of the Anishinaabeg,
Ininiwak, Anisininewuk, Dakota Oyate, Dene, or Métis people)


HOW TO APPLY

Send the following to Dr. Tristan Miller at
Tristan.Miller at umanitoba.ca:

* Your curriculum vitae
* Copies of your degree certificates and transcripts
* A copy of your Master's thesis and any academic publications
* A cover e-mail that summarizes your interest in and aptitude for one
of the three research topics above, with specific reference to your
background and to any relevant projects or publications you were
involved in.

Applications will be accepted until December 1, 2024 or until the
positions are filled.

Applications are particularly encouraged from those who are women,
non-binary, indigenous, or members of other underrepresented groups.

Only those candidates who are shortlisted for an interview will be
contacted.

[1] https://clam.cs.umanitoba.ca/
[2] https://www.umanitoba.ca/
[3]
https://umanitoba.ca/explore/programs-of-study/computer-science-phd
[4]
https://umanitoba.ca/explore/programs-of-study/individual-interdisciplinary-studies-phd

Email Address for Applications: Tristan.Miller at umanitoba.ca

Contact Information:
Tristan Miller <Tristan.Miller at umanitoba.ca>



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