Overview
RMIT University (Melbourne, Australia)’s School of Computer Science and IT (http://www.rmit.edu.au/compsci) has a 3-year scholarship available for a student commencing a PhD on the topic:
– Spoken Conversational Search: Contextual interactive techniques to support effective information search over a speech-only communication channel
This PhD project will focus on developing techniques for summarising search results (e.g., using clustering, topic modeling, result diversity, etc) for effective presentation over speech, and/or developing patterns for conversational interaction with search results and underlying information. The topic is part of a project involving an industry partner that develops conversational interfaces for accessing information for the visually impaired.
Company:
RMIT University
Qualifications:
Interested students must have a degree in Computer Science or related field. Some background in Interactive Information Retrieval, Natural Language Processing, and/or Spoken Dialogue Systems/techniques is beneficial but not strictly required.
Students applying to Australian PhD programs require a minimum of 4 years of previous tertiary study, with a minor research project component that includes a thesis/report of approximately 10,000 words.
Specific requirements:
3-year
International students are welcome to apply although international tuition fees may apply. However, there is a possibility that such fees would be waived.
Educational level:
Diploma
About RMIT University
RMIT is a global university of technology and design offering a range of undergraduate, postgraduate and vocational degrees and diplomas. Australia's largest tertiary institution founded in 1887, RMIT University has three campuses in Melbourne and two in Vietnam.
We also offer programs through partners in Singapore, Hong Kong, mainland China, Indonesia, Sri Lanka, Belgium, Spain and Germany, and we enjoy research and industry partnerships on every continent.
RMIT has an international reputation for excellence in professional and vocational educational, applied and innovative research, and engagement with the needs of industry. Our programs are global in focus and practical in application.
CRICOS: 00122A
