Student Assistant, Natural & Computing Sciences (NCS235S)
The School of Natural and Computing Sciences is looking for a student research assistant in Computer Science with knowledge in Arabic and Natural Language Processing to join the project “Al-ʿĀmīyah (Colloquial Arabic) and Generative AI – a snapshot of its emerging text-to-text abilities” supported by the Royal Society of Edinburgh. The student will work at the Department of Computing Science supervised by Dr. Wei Zhao and Prof. Ehud Reiter, as well as in collaboration with Dr. Jakub Zbrzezny from the Department of Divinity.
Job Description
The Department of Computing Science has a long-standing reputation in Artificial Intelligence and Cybersecurity, with world-recognised expertise in areas including multi-agent systems, natural language generation, machine learning and blockchain. The student who joins this project would have adequate access to computing resources, as well as benefit from the vibrant academic environment that includes weekly reading groups and seminars at the Department.
Salary will be at the appropriate point on Grade 4, £25,724 - £27,979 per annum with placement according to qualifications and experience. This is a part time position working 9.75 hours per week and will last for 5 months.
Informal enquiries should be made to Dr Wei Zhao, Lecturer in Computing Sciences, e-mail: Wei.zhao@abdn.ac.uk
This post does not meet the minimum requirements for visa sponsorship under the Skilled Worker Route. We are therefore unable to consider applicants for this post that require sponsorship to work in the UK.
To apply online for this position visit www.abdn.ac.uk/jobs
Job Reference Number: NCS235S
The closing date for the receipt of applications is 16 August 2024
The School of Natural and Computing Sciences embraces a diverse working environment and recognises the many benefits this can bring. Applications from individuals from across all of the equality protected characteristics are encouraged.
Please Note
If you are unable to complete an application online, please contact the Recruitment Team (HRRecruitment@abdn.ac.uk) to make alternative arrangements for submitting your application within plenty of time before the advertised post closes.