-- Reminder --
We are seeking a motivated candidate to join our research team in MediaFutures, at the University of Bergen, Norway. The primary task of this position will be to develop novel techniques for generating news articles. This involves creating resources that adapt lexical, grammatical, and stylistic choices based on various parameters, including user profiles, cognitive accessibility, and journalistic formats. We are also interested in exploring how news content can be versioned and adapted dynamically. This includes tailoring news articles to different user preferences and user segments, ensuring readability, and optimizing content delivery across various platforms.
We expect that the candidate will explore how large language models can be used for news generation while maintaining ethical and responsible practices. The position also offers the opportunity to collaborate with industry partners and gather domain-specific datasets from leading Norwegian media houses. This real-world collaboration will enhance the relevance and impact of the produced research.
The PhD candidate will work at MediaFutures in Work Package 5 and will cooperate with researchers and partners in the work package, including the Language Technology Group at the University of Oslo, the National Library of Norway, Schibsted, Amedia, and TV 2. In addition to relevant researchers and partners in other work packages.
As an applicant you should have an excellent written and spoken command of English. Proficiency in Norwegian is an important advantage, but *not* a requirement.
The deadline is 25th May 2024. For more details about the position and how to apply see: https://www.jobbnorge.no/en/available-jobs/job/262259/phd-position-in-langua...
If you have any questions, do not hesitate to contact me.
Best, Samia *---* *Samia Touileb* *Associate Professor in Natural Language Processing* *Department of Information Science and Media Studies,* *University of Bergen* *MediaFutures: Research Center for Responsible Media Technology & Innovation*