PhD Position on Data Diversity: Utrecht University invites applications for a PhD position in the DataDivers project, focused on enhancing the fairness and robustness of Natural Language Processing (NLP) models through improved data diversity. This project aims to bridge gaps in current NLP research by examining the relationship between data diversity and model performance and innovating methods to measure and improve dataset diversity.
PhD Position on Data Diversity for Fair and Robust NLP
Designation
PhD Candidate
Table of Details
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Research Area | Natural Language Processing (NLP), Computational Social Science/Sociolinguistics |
| Location | Utrecht University, Utrecht, Netherlands |
| Eligibility/Qualification | – MSc degree in Artificial Intelligence, NLP, Machine Learning, Linguistics, Computational Social Science, or related field – Demonstrable experience in NLP and Machine Learning – Strong programming skills; High-Performance Computing experience desirable – Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English |
| Job Description | – Develop methods to measure diversity of NLP datasets from a sociolinguistic perspective – Assess impacts of data diversity on NLP models focused on fairness and robustness – Conduct experiments, contribute to teaching activities such as supervision of theses |
| How to Apply | Interested candidates should submit the following: – Motivation letter (max 2 pages) including a possible research direction – Curriculum vitae – A writing sample (e.g., MSc thesis) – Contact details of at least two referees |
| Last Date to Apply | 5 January 2025 |
Additional Details
This four-year position offers a gross monthly salary between €2,872 and €3,670, along with holiday pay and other benefits as stipulated by the Collective Labour Agreement for Dutch Universities. The successful candidate will be part of a collaborative and multidisciplinary team within the NLP & Society Lab at the Department of Information and Computing Sciences.
For more information, prospective applicants can contact Dr. Dong Nguyen at d.p.nguyen@uu.nl or for application procedure queries, email science.recruitment@uu.nl.
This opportunity represents a chance to contribute to innovative NLP research that addresses societal biases and enhances the robustness of language models, thereby fostering a fairer technological landscape.
