The Natural Language Learning Group (NLLG) at University of Mannheim (https://nl2g.github.io/) is looking for a motivated PhD student on the topic of argument mining. The overall goal of the project is the analysis of the interplay of emotions and argumentation. The project is supervised by Steffen Eger and Roman Klinger (University of Stuttgart), where the PhD student supervised by Steffen Eger will work on determining the convincingness of arguments using natural language processing (NLP) techniques (LLMs, etc.) as well as the generation of convincing bias-free arguments, taking emotionality into account.
The ideal candidate has a completed Master degree in NLP or computer science, excellent programming skills and a good knowledge of machine learning / text generation.
More information can be found here: https://www.uni-mannheim.de/media/Universitaet/Dokumente/Ausschreibungen_Ste...
To apply, submit one PDF document containing the following information:
* CV (max. 2 pages) * letter of motivation (max. 1 page), including a clear indication why this position is interesting for you and what makes you a qualified candidate * transcript of grades (Bachelor/Master studies)
In case of questions, please feel free to contact: steffen.eger@uni-mannheim.de
Application deadline: January 28, 2024
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Steffen Eger
Natural Language Learning Group (NLLG)
Heisenberg Group Leader
CITEC - 3-225
33619 Bielefeld
DFG Heisenberg Grant Recipient (2022)
BMBF Group "Metrics4NLG" (2022)