Postdoc natural language processing based collaborative learning with applications in education (26909)

7 Feb 2024
Job Information

Organisation/Company

Ghent University

Research Field

Educational sciences » Education
Language sciences » Linguistics
Computer science » Other

Researcher Profile

Recognised Researcher (R2)

Country

Belgium

Application Deadline

11 Feb 2024 - 22:59 (UTC)

Type of Contract

Temporary

Job Status

Part-time

Is the job funded through the EU Research Framework Programme?

Not funded by an EU programme

Is the Job related to staff position within a Research Infrastructure?

No

Offer Description

   →  Apply before 11/02/2024 (DD/MM/YYYY) 23:59 (Brussels Time)
   →  Faculty of Engineering and Architecture  
   →  Department: EA05 - Informatietechnologie
   →  Occupancy rate: 60%
   →  Number of positions: 1    
   →  Type of employment: Contract of limited duration 
   →  Term of assignment: 15 maart 2024 tot 31 augustus 2024 
   →  Wage scale:  PD1 to PD4 (doctoral degree) 
   →  Required diploma: PhD 

Vacancy Postdoc natural language processing based collaborative learning with applications in education

ABOUT GHENT UNIVERSITY

Ghent University is a world of its own. Employing more than 15,000 people, it is actively involved in education and research, management and administration, as well as technical and social service provision on a daily basis. It is one of the largest, most exciting employers in the area and offers great career opportunities. With its 11 faculties and more than 80 departments offering state-of-the-art study programmes grounded in research in a wide range of academic fields, Ghent University is a logical choice for its staff and students.

YOUR TASKS

• Initiate a research track on AI-supported collaborative learning.  Investigate possible practical and theoretical research directions, with applications in (secondary) education (in Flanders).
• Actively organize and engage in a constructive collaboration between NLP researchers at the UGent - IDLab Text-to-Knowledge research cluster, researchers on social robotics at UGent - IDLab, and researchers on emotion recognition at UGent - LT3.
• Perform your own technical research within that collaboration, with focus on a scientific contribution by summer, and a joint proof-of-concept.
• Contribute to the day-to-day workings of the Text-to-Knowledge team at UGent - IDLab.

WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR

• You hold a thesis-based doctorate in natural language processing, with experience in AI for education.
• You have experience in following up the extremely rapidly evolving area of foundation models (text-based, as well as other modalities).
• You have published in frontier venues on AI research for education (journals, conferences).
• You are able to work effectively in interdisciplinary teams, combining insights from AI, education, linguistics, and other relevant fields.
• You have a strong ability to communicate complex AI concepts and research findings to non-expert audiences, including educators and stakeholders.
• You have the capacity for innovative thinking and problem-solving in developing AI solutions to enhance and understand collaborative learning processes.

WHAT WE CAN OFFER YOU

• We offer you a part-time contract (60%) of definite duration for the periode from March 15, 2024 to August 31, 2024.
• Your contract will start on 15/03/2024 at the earliest.
• Your remuneration will be determined by salary scale WM1 to WM4 (if you hold a Master’s degree) or salary scale PD1 to PD4 (if you hold a doctorate).  Click here for more information about our salary scales .
• All Ghent University staff members enjoy a number of benefits, such as a wide range of training and education opportunities, 36 days of holiday leave (on an annual basis for a full-time job) supplemented by annual fixed bridge days, bicycle allowance and eco vouchers. Click here for a complete overview of all the staff benefits (in Dutch).

INTERESTED?

Apply online through the e-recruitment systembefore the application deadline (see above). We do not accept late applications or applications that are not submitted through the online system.

Your application must include the following documents:

• In the field ‘CV’: your CV and an overview of your study results (merged into one pdf file)
• In the field ‘Cover letter’: your application letter in pdf format
• In the field ‘Diploma’: a transcript of the required degree (if already in your possession). If you have a foreign diploma in a language other than our national languages (Dutch, French or German) or English, please add a translation in one of the mentioned languages.
• In the field “other documents”: a reference letter, an overview of your study results, and a short overview of your prior publications in the area of AI support for the educational domain, involving deep learning techniques.

Note that the maximum file size for each field is 10 MB.

As Ghent University maintains an equal opportunities and diversity policy, everyone is encouraged to apply for this position.

MORE INFORMATION

For more information about this vacancy, please contact Prof. Thomas Demeester ([email protected] , +32(0)9/3314900). Important: do NOT send your application by email, but apply online.

Do you have a question regarding the online application process? Please read our FAQ or contact helpdesk ([email protected] - tel. 09/264 98 98).

Requirements

Research Field

Educational sciences

Years of Research Experience

4 - 10

Research Field

Language sciences

Years of Research Experience

4 - 10

Research Field

Computer science

Years of Research Experience

4 - 10

Additional Information

Website for additional job details

https://academicpositions.com

Work Location(s)

Number of offers available

1

Company/Institute

Ghent University

Country

Belgium

City

Ghent

Postal Code

9000

Street

Sint-Pietersnieuwstraat 33

Where to apply

Website

https://academicpositions.com/ad/ghent-university/2024/postdoc-natural-language…

Contact

City

Ghent

Website

http://www.ugent.be/en

Postal Code

9000

STATUS: EXPIRED