UCD is recruiting a Postdoctoral researcher to implement natural language processing (NLP) tools to analyse interview data

11 Apr 2024
Job Information

Organisation/Company

University College Dublin

Department

School of Politics and International Relations

Research Field

Computer science » Computer systems

Researcher Profile

First Stage Researcher (R1)

Country

Ireland

Application Deadline

13 May 2024 - 12:00 (Europe/Dublin)

Type of Contract

Temporary

Job Status

Full-time

Hours Per Week

35

Offer Starting Date

1 Sep 2024

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

University College Dublin is currently recruiting a post-doctoral researcher to implement natural language processing (NLP) tools to analyse interview data.

Fixed term contract for 2 years with a proposed start date of 1 September 2024. Application deadline: 13 May, 12:00 noon (Irish time). 

The postdoc will work with the Principal Investigator, Dr Stephanie Dornschneider-Elkink, to deliver the research objectives of an Irish Research Council-funded project. The project combines quantitative text analysis/NLP with cognitive mapping (Axelrod 1976) to examine interviews with participants in Muslim resistance movements.

You will support the development and subsequent publication of new tools to convert text into cognitive maps. Tasks will include but are not limited to POS-tagging, sequence analysis, word embeddings, and visualization. You will have the chance to give substantial input to the analysis and to co-author papers with the PI. 

Knowledge of Arabic is not necessary, but a plus. Strong knowledge of R and/or Python is essential. One aim of the work package is to develop new R packages for the translation of natural language into cognitive maps.

More information: https://my.corehr.com/pls/coreportal_ucdp/apply?id=017201

Requirements

Research Field

Computer science » Modelling tools

Education Level

PhD or equivalent

Skills/Qualifications

• PhD in political science, data science, computer science and/ or computational linguistics, or similar. • Excellent knowledge of R and/or Python, including generic programming skills • Excellent knowledge of NLP • A demonstrated ability to work independently as well as in a team, and an ability to take initiative where appropriate. • A demonstrated problem-solving attitude. • A demonstrated commitment to research and publications • An understanding of the operational requirements for a successful research project • Evidence of research activity (publications, conference presentations, awards) and future scholarly output (working papers, research proposals, and ability to outline a research project. • Evidence of research activity (publications, conference presentations, awards) and future scholarly output (working papers, research proposals, and experience of writing a funding application). • Excellent Communication Skills (Oral, Written , Presentation etc) • Excellent Organisational and Administrative skills including a proven ability to work to deadlines • Candidates must demonstrate an awareness of equality, diversity and inclusion agenda.

Additional Information
Work Location(s)

Number of offers available

1

Company/Institute

University College Dublin

Country

Ireland

Geofield

Where to apply

Website

https://my.corehr.com/pls/coreportal_ucdp/apply?id=017201

Contact

City

Dublin

Website

https://www.ucd.ie/spire

Street

Belfield, Donnybrook

Postal Code

4

STATUS: EXPIRED