We are inviting applications for one fully funded PhD position (covering UK home tuition fees and stipend) in the Department of Computer Science, University of Sheffield (UK). Please forward this announcement to potentially interested candidates.

The deadline is July 10, 2023, with a starting date for the Autumn of 2023 (from September on). More details below and on this link https://www.findaphd.com/phds/project/neural-and-cognitive-basis-of-computational-models-of-language/?p157925.

About the Project: neural and cognitive basis of computational models of language

Advances in the design of computational models that learn directly from data has led to much progress in areas like natural language processing (NLP). We invite applications for a fully-funded PhD studentship on human- inspired computational models of language. This multidisciplinary project, at the intersection of machine learning, NLP and computational neuroscience, aims to develop computational models of language processing inspired by the neural and biological basis of human language.

Candidate requirements:

Applicants will need to meet general entry requirements, and ideally will have a Bachelor’s degree (or above) in Computer Science, Neuroscience, Physics, Cognitive Science, Psychology or related discipline (preferably a First Class or the equivalent from an overseas university). Experience on statistical machine learning, deep learning, or computational statistics, as well as programming experience would be desirable.

Additional English language requirements can be found here: https://www.findaphd.com/common/clickCount.aspx?theid=153809&type=184&DID=1772&url=https%3a%2f%2fwww.sheffield.ac.uk%2fpostgraduate%2fenglish-languagehttps://www.sheffield.ac.uk/postgraduate/english-language https://www.findaphd.com/common/clickCount.aspx?theid=153809&type=184&DID=1772&url=https%3a%2f%2fwww.sheffield.ac.uk%2fpostgraduate%2fenglish-language.

How to apply

Applications for the PhD studentship must be made directly to the University of Sheffield using the Postgraduate Online Application Form. Make sure you name Aline Villavicencio as proposed supervisor. Information on what documents are required and a link to the application form can be found here - https://www.findaphd.com/common/clickCount.aspx?theid=153809&type=184&DID=1772&url=https%3a%2f%2fwww.sheffield.ac.uk%2fpostgraduate%2fphd%2fapply%2fapplyinghttps://www.sheffield.ac.uk/postgraduate/phd/apply/applying https://www.findaphd.com/common/clickCount.aspx?theid=153809&type=184&DID=1772&url=https%3a%2f%2fwww.sheffield.ac.uk%2fpostgraduate%2fphd%2fapply%2fapplying Funding Notes

This position is funded by a studentship from the Department of Computer Science, covering the UK home tuition fee and providing a stipend at the standard UKRI rate. International students are eligible to apply if they can self-fund the difference between the home and overseas fee. More details on this link https://www.findaphd.com/phds/project/neural-and-cognitive-basis-of-computational-models-of-language/?p157925

---------------------------------------------------- Prof. Aline Villavicencio  https://sites.google.com/view/alinev(she/her) Chair in Natural Language Processing Director of Equality, Diversity and Inclusivity Department of Computer Science, University of Sheffield https://www.sheffield.ac.uk/dcs/people/academic/aline-villavicencio