Postdoctoral Researcher in Natural Language Processing and statistical learning for Health

The Université de Lorraine (France) invites applications for a postdoctoral Researcher in Natural Language Processing and statistical learning for Health. The position is attached to a new scientific project involving three research units specialized in natural language processing (Research Center for Computer Processing and Analysis of the French Language - ATILF), applied mathematics (Mathematics Research Institute - IECL) and cancer (Research Center for Automatic Control - CRAN). The main objective is to propose new methodologies and an innovative framework for the development of personalized medicine of low-grade brain tumors based on the latest advances in natural language processing and statistical learning. The research will investigate methods to automatically retrieve relevant information based on medical data about patients as well as scientific data publications. The precise research subject within this framework is open to discussion.

Terms and tenure This two-year position will be based at the ATILF, Research Center for Computer Processing and Analysis of the French Language (Nancy, France). The duration can not exceed 24 months. The ATILF (https://www.atilf.fr/laboratoire/presentation-english/ https://www.atilf.fr/laboratoire/presentation-english/) is a research unit in (computational) linguistics, including expertise in natural language processing and terminology. Within the framework of multidisciplinary activities, the recruited researcher will be required to interact frequently with two other partner research centers of the project, the IECL and the CRAN, also located in Nancy, as well as to the neuro-oncology department of the regional hospital (CHRU) of Nancy. The target start date for the position is April-June 2023. Salary depends on experience.

How to apply Applicants are requested to submit the following materials: A cover letter applying for the position Full CV and list of publications Academic transcripts (unofficial versions are fine) Applications will be considered as they arise, but not later than end of March 2023. Applications are only accepted through email. All documents must be sent to Mathieu Constant (Mathieu.Constant@univ-lorraine.fr mailto:Mathieu.Constant@univ-lorraine.fr), Marianne Clausel (marianne.clausel@univ-lorraine.fr mailto:marianne.clausel@univ-lorraine.fr) and Hélène Dumond (helene.dumond@univ-lorraine.fr mailto:helene.dumond@univ-lorraine.fr).

Job location Nancy, France

Requirements PhD in natural language processing, computer science, machine learning or applied mathematics (PhD from the Université de Lorraine are excluded). Skills Expert knowledge of natural language processing Good knowledge of statistical learning Good programming skills Experience in the interaction with biologists and clinicians may be a plus Working in a multidisciplinary team