Research Fellow in Computational Linguistics for ERC project “Lo-Rig”
The School of Linguistic, Speech and Communication Sciences is seeking to recruit a highly motivated and outstanding Research Fellow (‘postdoctoral researcher’) for a period of 3 years (36 months). The candidate will be given the opportunity to work on applying and further developing Natural Language Processing (NLP) tools for low-resource, endangered languages, in particular, the Gongduk and Mönpa languages of Bhutan, based on a corpus of natural speech and elicitation. We are seeking highly motivated applicants, who are genuinely interested in the research and goals of the European Research Council-funded project “Lo-Rig”.
Application Procedure
Informal enquiries are very welcome and can be made directly to Dr Tim Bodt (tim.bodt@tcd.ie), Associate Professor, School of Linguistic, Speech and Communication Sciences.
To apply, candidates should submit below items via email to Dr Tim Bodt (tim.bodt@tcd.ie), Associate Professor, School of Linguistic, Speech and Communication Sciences. Applications must indicate exactly “Postdoctoral Application – Lo-Rig” in the subject line.
1. A motivation letter/expression of interest (max. 1–2 pages) clearly outlining your motivation, research experience, and relevant skills in relation to the project;
2. A full curriculum vitae;
3. The names and contact details (including email addresses) of two referees;
4. At least one example of written work (in English) that demonstrates your analytical and writing skills;
5. Official transcripts of records from all completed higher education degrees (e.g., Bachelor's, Master's, and PhD);
6. Proof of sufficient English proficiency: IELTS 6.5 overall / 6.0 in each band or TOEFL iBT 90 overall / 21 in each section;
and, if available,
7. A portfolio of coding projects, which could also be through a link to your GitHub on your CV
Closing date October 31, 2025 (23:00 GMT).
Further information can be found in the detailed description here.
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