PhD Student Position: Empowering AI to Explore the Space of Reasons - Zürich, Schweiz - University of Zurich

    University of Zurich
    University of Zurich Zürich, Schweiz

    vor 2 Wochen

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    Beschreibung

    Your responsibilities

  • Develop a novel benchmark dataset for natural language inference
  • Contribute to developing and evaluating a novel Hybrid Method in NLI inspired by inferentialist ideas
  • Contribute to using this method to chart networks of inferentially connected claims in datasets
  • Analyze and discuss research findings and communicate results through publications and conference presentations
  • Support preparation of research proposals to national and international funding agencies
  • Support outreach activities that target the general public

    • Your profile

  • Very good master's degree in computational linguistics, computer science, AI, or a related discipline
  • Solid Programming skills (Python) as well as experience in using either PyTorch or TensorFlow
  • Enthusiasm for natural language processing and for natural language inference in particular
  • Interest in putting cutting-edge philosophical ideas into computational practice
  • Very good communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills
  • Excellent command of English, German competencies desirable, alternatively willingness to acquire them during the first two years of your PhD

    • What we offer

  • A 4-year research-focused position ideally suited to build a strong research profile
  • The chance to contribute to a potentially ground-breaking project combining philosophy of language and NLP
  • A highly innovative, interdisciplinary, and vibrant research environment with flat hierarchies
  • State-of-the-art facilities at one of the leading research universities of Switzerland
  • Strong support for your personal development and career planning
  • Option to apply for the DSI PhD Excellence Program - a unique interdisciplinary complementary doctoral program focused on digital transformations in society
  • Office space in the center of a vibrant, cosmopolitan city that regularly ranks as one of the cities with the highest quality of life in the world
  • Pay rates for PhD candidates are based on the standards set by SNSF