Postdoctoral Researcher – NLP (2 Positions): MilaNLP at Bocconi University is seeking two highly motivated and talented individuals for two postdoctoral researcher positions specializing in Natural Language Processing (NLP). Each position is associated with a different research project and supervised by distinguished Principal Investigators.
Designation
Postdoctoral Researcher – NLP
Position Details
| Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| Number of Positions | 2 (one for each project) |
| Duration | 2 years (renewable) |
| Earliest Starting Date | March 1st, 2026 |
| Compensation | €55,500 gross/year (13 monthly installments) |
| Additional Research Budget | €2,000/year |
| Teaching Requirements | None (optional up to 48 hours/semester) |
| Funding | Tech Europe Foundation (TEF) |
Research Area
- SALMON: Social Awareness for better Large Language Model Learning (PI: Prof. Dirk Hovy)
- Focus on developing socially aware LLMs that can interpret social cues and cultural norms through interactive training environments.
- TOLD: Thinking Out Loud: A Speech-Based Data Collection Framework (PI: Prof. Debora Nozza with Dr. Giuseppe Attanasio)
- Aimed at introducing speech-based annotation to produce richer, subjective, and expressive data for next-generation NLP models.
Location
Bocconi University, Milan, Italy.
Eligibility/Qualification
- PhD in Computer Science, NLP/Computational Linguistics, Machine Learning, Data Science, or related fields.
- Strong programming skills in Python.
- Experience with neural network models (e.g., PyTorch).
- Solid publication record in NLP/CL or related areas.
- Fluency in English (Italian not required).
Job Description
Candidates will engage in cutting-edge research in NLP, contributing to significant projects aimed at enhancing the understanding of social awareness in language models and advancing speech-based data collection techniques. The role presents an opportunity to collaborate with leading scholars and gain invaluable experience in an innovative research environment.
How to Apply
Applications must be submitted through the Bocconi University online platform: Bocconi Job Market
Required documents include:
- CV
- Publication list (or thesis link)
- Up to ten publications
- Cover letter
- Research statement indicating which project(s) the candidate is applying for
- Up to two academic referees
For technical issues with the upload system, please contact: faculty@unibocconi.it
For scientific questions:
- SALMON: dirk.hovy@unibocconi.it
- TOLD: debora.nozza@unibocconi.it
Last Date to Apply
January 31st, 2026, 23:59 (Italian time).
