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*Applications are invited from suitably qualified candidates for a full-time, fixed term position as a Research Assistant with the Unit for Natural Language Processing (NLP) at the Data Science Institute, University of Galway. *

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Project Background: **Candidates for this position should have an MSc or equivalent in a relevant field of study with an emphasis on areas such as machine learning and/or natural language processing. The candidate should have good programming skills in python (preferably experience with pytorch). The position is for a fixed period of 6 months with the possibility of extension, depending on the successful acquisition of project funding. **This positionis available in the context of the Insight SFI Research Centre for Data Analytics from November 1st2022 (or as soon as possible). The post is available in the context of a commercialisation project on language pattern detection for mental health issues.

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MSc in Natural Language Processing or Computer Science

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Relevant experience with natural language processing, machine and deep learning

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Experience in classification task, including multiclass, multilabel, multiclass-multioutputclassification

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Understanding of experimental design and scientific methodologies

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Excellent programming skills in Python

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Programming experience with deep learning (e.g. pytorch, transformers)

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Experience in data processing in health domain

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Evidence of previously completed software projects, e.g. in github

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Employment permit restrictions apply for this category of the post.

Salary: €27,380 – €36,786 per annum, (commensurate with qualifications and experience)

To Apply: Applications, including a cover letter and CV in PDF and the contact details of three referees should be sent to Dr Mihael Arcan (mihael.arcan@insight-centre.org) *Closing date for receipt of applications is 5.00 pm 14th October 2022*

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