Do you want to be involved in social cybersecurity research in Norway? Then, check out this great job opportunity to join our team!

RESEARCHER POSITION IN TEXT MINING / NLP and DEEP LEARNING

We offer a full-time researcher position funded by the Research Council of Norway SOCYTI Project in the Big Data & Emerging Technologies Research Group at Vestlandsforsking.

Project description

The researcher position is linked to a Researcher Project for Technological Convergence − Violence-inducing Behaviour Prevention in Social-Cyber Space of Local Communities (SOCYTI). The scope of the project is to build a real-time cloud-based solution for malicious behaviour detection that informs the proactive community resilience monitoring for enhanced communication strategies of local community services.

Researcher position description

The focus of the researcher will be to contribute to the design and implementation of a hybrid multi-task learning framework for multilingual violence-inducing behaviour detection system. Knowledge in the state-of-the-art text mining methods and/or Natural Language Processing (NLP) as well as the ability and creativity to modify them and advance beyond them is very important. Experience in working with deep learning methods is essential. The candidate will perform cutting-edge artificial intelligence research in the context of a consortium composed of renowned academic partners from Norway and USA. Thus, the researcher must be motivated to work in an interdisciplinary and international team.

Requirements

A Master/PhD in Computer Science, Information Technology or associated subject is desirable. The candidate should have the following skill sets:

• Experience in NLP and/or Text Mining

• Deep Learning skills for analysing text streams

• Experience working with large datasets using Python

• A sound publication track record for applicants with a doctorate

• Excellent interpersonal and communication (verbal and written) skills in English

• Previous experience working with research projects is an asset

General information

Vestlandsforsking offers a professional, stimulating, and innovative working environment, good cooperative networks, flexible working hours, good pension and insurance schemes and good welfare schemes.

Vestlandsforsking works systematically to ensure equality, diversity and gender balance.

Salary will be in accordance with agreement. The place of work for this position is Sogndal.

The application must be sent electronically as one combined PDF file including the following to, e-mail: post@vestforsk.no

• Curriculum vitae

• Cover letter (Maximum 2 pages)

• List of publications

• Certified copies of transcripts and diplomas (in English or Norwegian)

• At least 2 names of reference persons

Deadline for applications: 30 April 2022

For more information about the positions contact:

Professor Rajendra Akerkar, Phone: +47 91 68 56 07, E-mail: rak@vestforsk.no

Director Anne Karin Hamre, Phone: +47 979 86 511, E-mail: akh@vestforsk.no

About Vestlandsforsking (Western Norway Research Institute)

The Western Norway Research Institute was established in 1985 and is organized as a research foundation. The institute has about 35 employees with expertise in the fields of society and technology, climate and environment, and tourism. The institute is situated in Sogndal, which is beautifully located in the Sognefjord, Norway’s longest and deepest fjord. This region is considered to be one of the most beautiful destinations in the world. The region has large and small industries, a vital business community, an airport, a university college, cultural activities and a rich sports environment that is easily accessible. Sogndal has a magnificent nature and excellent offers for those who like hiking, mountain biking or skiing.