PhD Opportunity in NLP at CIMAT: The NLP Research Group at CIMAT, Mexico, is looking for a motivated PhD candidate to join a pioneering project in computational methods for mental health. The selected candidate will work under the supervision of Dr. A. Pastor López and co-supervised by Dr. Esaú Villatoro from IDIAP Switzerland. This position, as part of the ORIENTER project, aims to explore AI and NLP for diagnosing and detecting mental health disorders through interdisciplinary research.
PhD Opportunity in Natural Language Processing (NLP) at CIMAT
Designation:
PhD Candidate in Natural Language Processing
Research Area:
Natural Language Processing, Machine Learning, Mental Health Applications
Location:
CIMAT (Center for Research in Mathematics), Mexico with a funded research stay at IDIAP Research Institute, Martigny, Switzerland
Eligibility/Qualification:
- Master’s degree in Computer Science, Machine Learning, NLP, or a related field
- Proficiency in Python, PyTorch/TensorFlow, and deep neural networks for vision, NLP, or related applications
- Interest in computational methods for social sciences and mental health
- Collaborative skills for working within interdisciplinary teams in Mexico and Switzerland
Job Description:
The PhD candidate will be part of the ORIENTER project, focused on advancing AI and NLP in mental health. Research will involve modeling psychological traits and behavior from multimodal data collected from clinical and digital communications. The position includes:
- A fully funded scholarship via the CONAHCYT fellowship, providing a tax-free monthly stipend of approximately $1,000 USD
- A minimum four-month research stay at IDIAP in Switzerland
- Funding for attending at least one international conference
- Access to cloud computing resources and potential for additional funding through grants
This is an exceptional opportunity to work in an interdisciplinary environment, blending AI, psychology, and clinical insights, with the support of cutting-edge research tools and international exposure.
How to Apply:
Applicants must meet the standard admission requirements for the PhD program at CIMAT. Refer to CIMAT’s PhD Admission Guidelines and deadlines: CIMAT PhD Admission. Submit the following to Dr. Adrián Pastor López Monroy at pastor.lopez@cimat.mx:
- Brief motivation letter
- Curriculum Vitae (CV) detailing research experience
- List of publications (if applicable)
Last Date for Apply:
November 22, 2024
For more details, visit the NLP CIMAT webpage.
