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The Computational Linguistics at Manitoba (CLAM) Lab [1] at the
University of Manitoba [2] is offering funded PhD positions starting in
2025 for the following research topics:

1. Computational humour, with a focus on validation of linguistic
theories of humour, translation of humour, and/or classification of
aggressive humour.

2. Historical born-digital corpora, with a focus on constructing and
analyzing structured, annotated text corpora from Usenet or other
pre-Web archives.

3. Indigenous language technology, with a focus on developing digital
resources for text processing, writing, typesetting, and/or language revitalization.

We are seeking highly motivated candidates with a strong interest in linguistically informed approaches to these topics.


ROLE DESCRIPTION

Successful candidates will pursue a doctoral degree in the Computer
Science [3] or Individual Interdisciplinary Studies [4] program while
working as a graduate research assistant. In these roles, and supported
by their supervisor(s), they will design and carry out scientific
experiments, construct and analyze text corpora or other data sets,
develop and publish research software, collaborate with local and
international researchers, and write papers for high-quality journals
and conferences.

The prospective starting date is September 2025.


QUALIFICATIONS

Required:

* A research-based Master's degree in computer science or a related
discipline, together with a strong background in (computational)
linguistics or natural language processing. (Candidates with a Master's
degree in linguistics and strong technical and programming skills may
also be considered.)
* Fulfillment of the admission requirements for the Computer Science PhD program or the Individual Interdisciplinary Studies PhD program.
* Ability to work both independently and as part of a team.

Highly desirable:

* Past research publications in computer science or linguistics
* Knowledge of any of the following:
* theories of verbal humour or verbal aggression
* text corpora
* history of computing (pre-WWW)
* language tools and resources (dictionaries, wordnets, parsers, etc.)
* an indigenous language (particularly one of the Anishinaabeg,
Ininiwak, Anisininewuk, Dakota Oyate, Dene, or Métis people)


ABOUT THE UNIVERSITY OF MANITOBA

The University of Manitoba [2] is consistently ranked among the top research-intensive universities in Canada [5]. Its strong and rapidly
growing Department of Computer Science [6] advances research at the
frontiers of artificial intelligence, human–computer interaction,
autonomous agents, and other areas, with a track record of
interdisciplinary and industry collaboration.

Winnipeg [7], the sixth-largest city in Canada, and one of the most
livable [8], boasts a vibrant, multicultural community and ample
opportunities for sport, leisure, and entertainment. It is home to internationally renowned festivals, galleries, and museums; the historic Exchange District and The Forks; and ever-expanding research, education,
and business sectors. From the Hudson Bay waters, across the farmland
fields, to the pulse of the cities and towns, the province of Manitoba
[9] has 100,000 lakes, 92 provincial parks, winding river valleys, and
storied prairie skies.


HOW TO APPLY

Send the following to Dr. Tristan Miller [10] at
Tristan.Miller@umanitoba.ca:

* Your curriculum vitae
* Copies of your degree certificates and transcripts
* A copy of your Master's thesis and any academic publications
* A cover e-mail that summarizes your interest in and aptitude for one
of the three research topics above, with specific reference to your
background and to any relevant projects or publications you were
involved in.

Applications will be accepted until December 1, 2024 or until the
positions are filled.

Applications are particularly encouraged from those who are women,
non-binary, indigenous, or members of other underrepresented groups.

Only those candidates who are shortlisted for an interview will be
contacted.

[1] https://clam.cs.umanitoba.ca/
[2] https://www.umanitoba.ca/
[3] https://umanitoba.ca/explore/programs-of-study/computer-science-phd
[4] https://umanitoba.ca/explore/programs-of-study/individual-interdisciplinary-studies-phd
[5] https://u15.ca/about-us/our-members/
[6] https://www.cs.umanitoba.ca/
[7] https://www.tourismwinnipeg.com/
[8] https://www.economicdevelopmentwinnipeg.com/newsroom/read,post/1026/winnipeg-ranks-third-in-most-livable-cities-in-canada
[9] https://www.travelmanitoba.com/
[10] https://logological.org/


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Dr. Tristan Miller, Assistant Professor
Department of Computer Science, University of Manitoba https://clam.cs.umanitoba.ca/ | Tel. +1 204 474 6792

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