Overview
https://www.jobbnorge.no/en/available-jobs/job/262259/phd-position-in-language-technology-at-mediafutures
Company:
University of Bergen
Qualifications:
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.
Language requirements:
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.
Educational level:
Master Degree
About University of Bergen
University of Bergen is a school in Bergen.
