Research studentship in Language Engineering
Proposed project
Language Engineering approaches to anaphora resolution
The project
Against the background of prevaling knowledge-dependent linguistic
approaches, this PhD research is expected to produce a new, highly practical
and typical language engineering approach to anaphora resolution which will
be reliable in terms of accuracy and will be implemented as a computer
program. It will serve as a module in future robust NLP programs which
require identification of referential links.
Prerequisites
Applicants should possess a good honours degree (or an equivalent degree if
not obtained in a UK university) and will be expected to register for a
higher degree (MPhil/PhD). Overseas candidates must have a good command of
English.
The successful candidate will ideally have a mixed background of linguistics
and computer science and s/he will be expected to be sufficiently computer
literate to be able to implement the model and approaches developed into an
operational anaphora resolution system. Therefore knowledge of
(computational) linguistics and programming skills are essential.
If short-listed, the applicants should be able to provide evidence of
extended independent research of good quality.
The appointment of a research student is part of the expansion of the
Division of Linguistics and is in line with the research policy of the
school which has designated Language Engineering as an area of research
excellence.
Application and deadline
Application forms are available (please cite reference RS138) from The
Research Support Unit, University of Wolverhampton, Dudley Campus, Castle
View, Dudley, DY1 3HR. Tel (01902) 323317, Email L.Barlow@wlv.ac.uk.
Completed application forms should be received by 19 April 1996.
Bursary
The current value of the bursary is £ 5, 500. In addition, teaching hours up
to six a week (in consultation with the supervisor and depending on the
appropriateness of the various modules on offer) would be possible.
Further information
Informal inquires may be directed to
Dr. Ruslan Mitkov
Email R.Mitkov@wlv.ac.uk