We seek a candidate for a fully funded PhD position in Multilingual Natural Language Processing (NLP) at the Institute of Formal and Applied Linguistics (ÚFAL), Charles University, Prague. This opportunity offers the chance to work alongside Jindřich Libovický on an innovative project focused on enhancing multilingual language representations by fostering language neutrality and expanding language coverage.

The prospective PhD thesis topics include:

* Investigating the encoding of cultural aspects of meaning, such as moral values, in language representations, including methodologies to promote cultural awareness in multilingual NLP systems.

* Improving zero- or few-shot cross-lingual transfer between languages with and without using parallel text data.

* Developing new subword tokenization methods that will be more suitable for cross-lingual alignment than current statistical heuristics.

The specific research topic is open for negotiation, allowing you to contribute your unique ideas and interests.

ÚFAL boasts a vibrant community at the forefront of cutting-edge natural language processing research. You will have ample opportunities for collaboration and knowledge exchange with esteemed researchers, particularly the groups led by Ondřej Bojar, Daniel Zeman, Pavel Pecina, Zdeněk Žabokrtský, and Jan Hajič. Charles University is the premier institution in Czechia, attracting exceptional talents from both the local and international academic spheres.

To apply for this opportunity, kindly submit the following documents to <surname> at ufal dot mff dot cuni dot cz:

* A compelling cover letter introducing yourself and explaining your interest in the position.

* An up-to-date CV highlighting your academic achievements and relevant experience.

* A concise research plan addressing your past, current, and future research interests.

The names and contact details of two references who can provide insights into your qualifications and potential.

Fluency in English is essential, and knowledge of Czech is not required. While candidates with a strong background in natural language processing and machine learning are preferred, we also welcome applicants with diverse academic backgrounds.

Please ensure that your application reaches us by October 15, 2023. The expected starting date for the position is March 1, 2024.

Thanks, Jindřich Libovický

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Charles Univeristy, Institute of Formal and Applied Linguistics Malostranské náměstí 25 118 00 Praha Czech Republic

Email: <my_surname> at ufal dot mff dot cuni dot cz Web: https://ufal.mff.cuni.cz/jindrich-libovicky