Dear researcher,

in case you:

- are interested in a *fully-funded PhD position* to research on *knowledge discovery* from text and *semantic-based computational models*; - have a *Master degree* in Computer Science, Mathematics or related disciplines; - are an *enthusiastic person* who loves to face the frontiers of knowledge; - are willing to *join *a strong and multidisciplinary *NLP research group*; - like the* fantastic **ecosystem* of Alicante (i.e. sun, sea, mountain, delicious food, sport variety), networking, and social events;

*this PhD. position is for you!!!*

We are inviting applications for one fully funded PhD position in the Department of Software and Computing systems https://www.dlsi.ua.es/index.cgi?id=eng, University of Alicante (Spain).

The request can be made from * January 12, 2023*, with a starting date of as early as possible in 2023. More details below and on this link: https://www.aei.gob.es/en/announcements/announcements-finder/ayudas-contrato...

*About the Project:* [TRIVIAL] Technological resources for intelligent viral analysis through NLP https://trivial.gplsi.es/en

*Objectives*:

- Automated resource generation leveraging collective intelligence. - Studying and modelling the variety of digital contents based on semantic characteristics represented by digital entities. - Analysis of the influence and impact of digital content in different scenarios. - Generation of knowledge from the different digital models obtained. - Application and evaluation of the acquired knowledge to real use cases in society.

*Candidate requirements: *Applicants will need to meet general entry requirements, and will have a Master degree in Computer Science, Mathematics or related disciplines. Experience on semantic analysis of language, statistical machine learning, deep learning, or computational statistics, as well as programming experience would be desirable.

*How to apply: *Applications for the PhD studentship must be made directly to the Researching State Agency https://www.aei.gob.es/en/announcements/announcements-finder/ayudas-contratos-predoctorales-formacion-doctores-2022-2 using the *Online Application Form https://aplicaciones.ciencia.gob.es/ayudaspredoctorales/*. *Make sure you name project code **PID2021-122263OB-C22* (the list of receiver projects are here https://www.aei.gob.es/sites/default/files/convocatory_info/2022-12/Listado%20proyectos%20PID_Aplicacion_PREDOC2022.pdf) as receiver. Information on what documents are required and a link to the application form can be found here - https://www.aei.gob.es/en/announcements/announcements-finder/ayudas-contrato...

*Funding Notes:* This position is funded by the State Plan for Scientific and Technical Research and Innovation 2021-2023. *Spanish and International students are eligible to apply!*

We look forward to meeting you ;). *For any doubt or help do not hesitate to contact us!*

Best regards,