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MEET & GREET Human Language Technology (CLTL) & Language Industry
The Computational Lexicology and Terminology Lab (CLTL) organized a MEET & GREET between companies and master students on Friday December 08, 2017 13:30 – 18:00.
Research Masters Meet Language Industry
In the afternoon of Friday December 8th, 2017m students from the Humanities Research Master meet companies and organizations interested in students in Language Technology and other disciplines for internships and theses. The meeting is organized by the Computational Lexicology and Terminology Lab at the VU, in cooperation with the VU Humanities Graduate School.
CLTL is one of the world’s leading research institutes in Human Language technology. Prof. Dr. Piek Vossen, recipient of the NWO Spinoza Prize, heads the group of international researchers that are working on interdisciplinary projects, including the Spinoza project ‘Understanding Language by Machines’. At CLTL we are training the next generation language technology experts. The two-year Research Master Human Language Technology is a program by CLTL.
The Meet & Greet is an excellent opportunity to introduce your company or organisation to Human Language Technology students, and for master students to present their research topic or area of expertise to you.
Join our afternoon program in the presence of the Reference Machine, LeoLani a Pepper robot!
Location
Lecture hall HG 10A.00 (main building at Floor 10, Wing: A), Main building , Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam, De Boelelaan 1105, 1081 HV Amsterdam.
Program
13:30 – 14:00 Walk-In / Doors open / Registration & Coffee
14:00 – 14:05 Introduction: Prof. Dr. Piek Vossen
14:05 – 14:45 Company pitches I
14:45 – 15:15 Student pitches I
15:15 – 15:30 Coffee Break
15:30 – 16:15 Company pitches II
16:15 – 16:45 Student pitches II
16:45 – 17:00 Q&A Reference Machine
17:00 – 18:00 Networking drinks
LeoLani, a Reference Machine
Call for Student Assistants
We’re hiring academic assistants!
Are you a Master Student in Linguistics, Computer Science, AI or Communication Science? Do you want to get paid for working in an exciting research project that combines research strengths from different disciplines?
We are always looking for talented students for projects involving computational linguistics, computer science and communication science. Positions are for 1 day per week during the academic year 2017-2018.
Here you can recent annotation projects at CLTL to get an idea: Annotation projects
The projects that are now looking for students:
- Enhancing Quality Assessment Using Perspective Detection
- Annotating news on gun violence news, fire incidents and dismissal of people for the SemEval2018 Task5. Interested? Send a mail to piek.vossen@vu.nl
- Dutch FrameNet Corpus continued. Interested? Send a mail to isa.maks.vu.nl
- New projects will be listed here in the near future…
If you are interested but want to know more about the possible projects and what to do please get in touch with Chantal van Son. Otherwise, send a motivation letter and CV to the contact person for each project.
Preferred knowledge and skills are:
- strong background in linguistics and affinity with technology (programming skills are a plus), or;
- strong technological background and an interest in language technology.
- some projects require knowledge of Dutch, some good understanding of English
Why you should apply:
- You will be taking part in a real research project and become knowledgeable about the research field
- You will be collaborating with fellow students and researchers and learn how to do interdisciplinary research;
- Topics of interest can be used for term paper and thesis;
- You might even have the chance to publish a paper and attend a conference;
- The work hours are flexible;
- An excellent opportunity to boost your CV.
- And you get paid!!!
Call for VU University Research Fellow 2017-2018
Apply for University Research Fellow 2017-2018
Deadline Friday 30 June 2017
Who makes our robots talk?
Who takes up this challenge and the exciting opportunity to work in an inspiring research group that is among the best in the world in the area of natural language understanding?
Spinoza prize winner Prof. dr. Piek Vossen has the honour to invite you to apply for the position of University Research Fellow for the academic year 2017-2018. As a University Research Fellow, you work for one year one day a week on a prestigious research project within the research group of Prof. Vossen: the Computational Lexicology and Terminology Lab (CLTL).
Humanoid robots: Pepper by Aldebaran Robotics and SoftBank, and NAO by Aldebaran Robotics.
We recently bought a robot and now want to you to plug in our natural language processing technology so that the robot can respond to people in an intelligent way. If you are a wise girl or wise guy and you are interested in Artificial Intelligence, Natural Language Processing and robotics, then you are the perfect candidate to turn our robots into wise bots.
You will work with a real Pepper or NAO robot. The programming environment is Choregraphe and some programming skills in Python are recommended.
As an URF, you will have the chance to publish a paper and attend a conference. It is also an honorable position that looks great on your CV. You will work with PhD students and PostDocs that do exciting work in the area of natural language understanding. There is an opportunity to present a talking robot at the Weekend of Science (“Weekend van de Wetenschap”) to a general audience and basic school kids in October and your robot can be present with you at the opening of the new Computer Science building in 2018.
When you win the prize your activities will be funded for one day a week for one year starting September 2017.
Piek Vossen appointed Pia Sommerauer as VU Fellow for the 2016-2017 academic year.
If you are interested, send an email to Selene Kolman by Friday 30 June 2017, listing:
— a brief motivation
— your interests and ideas related to Natural Language Processing and robotics
— your (Python) programming skills
— your undergraduate degree
— the master courses you have taken and intend to take
— your list of grades
For more information visit websites below or contact:
Prof. dr. Piek Vossen
Selene Kolman
Further information on VU University Research Fellowship (URF)
- VU University Research Fellowship CLTL website
- VU University Research Fellowship
- Brochure VU University Research Fellowship
Prof. dr. Piek Vossen
- http://vossen.info/
- http://www.cltl.nl/ (Computational Lexicology and Terminology Lab)
- http://www.understandinglanguagebymachines.org/
Professor Computational Lexicology
Language, Literature and Communication
Faculty of Humanities, VU University
de Boelelaan 1105, 1081 HV Amsterdam, The Netherlands
Piek Vossen appointed Soufyan Belkaid as VU Fellow for the 2015-2016 academic year.
Piek Vossen appointed Chantal van Son as VU Fellow for the 2014-2015 academic year.
VU Master’s Day, Mar. 12 2016
Visit our Research Master Linguistic Engineering at VU Master’s Day Saturday 12 March 2016
Flyer Linguistic Engineering, Specialization of the Research Master Linguistics.
Overview Courses Linguistic Engineering.
On 12 March 2016 you will have the opportunity to visit the Master’s Day and obtain detailed information on our Research Master Linguistic Engineering, Specialization of the Research Master Linguistics.
| Date | Saturday, 12 March 2016 |
|---|---|
| Time | 9.30 am – 2.30 pm |
| Target Group | Higher education students and professionals |
| Location | Main Building, VU University Amsterdam, De Boelelaan 1105 (directions) |
| Please note | Preregistration is open until 12.00 pm on Friday 11 March |
Specialization ‘Linguistic Engineering’ 2017—2018
Linguistic Engineering is a specialization in the Research Master Linguistics at VU Amsterdam. More details on the: Programme, Admission and Application.
Overview Courses Research Master Specialization: Linguistic Engineering
View/download flyer Research Master Linguistic Engineering. Programme, admission and application.
Language technology is a rapidly developing field of research. In humanistic research nowadays a firm background in language technology is extremely valuable in the context of manipulating large datasets. The Computational Lexicology and Terminology Lab (CLTL) offers a specialization in the research master Linguistics in which students are trained as linguistic engineer. A linguistic engineer has knowledge of language technology as used in computer applications (e.g. search engines) and of the relevant linguistics.
WHY STUDY AT VU AMSTERDAM?
• The Computational Lexicology and Terminology Lab (CLTL) is one of the world’s leading research institutes in Linguistic Engineering.
• Prof. Dr. Piek Vossen, winner of NWO Spinoza Prize, is leading the group of researchers and several national and international interdisciplinary projects, including the Spinoza project ‘Understanding Language by Machines’.
• Become part of an international group of researchers at Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam!
CAREER PROSPECTS
You can set up your own field of research as a PhD student or you can embark on a career at a research institute. Other opportunities are in the industry, which is in need of linguists with a technical background. Being a graduate of the CLTL will certainly enhance your chances.
ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS
• Applicants must have at least a Bachelor’s degree in Linguistics, Artificial Intelligence or comparable Bachelor programme.
• Applicants who do not meet the requirement(s) are also encouraged to apply, provided that they have a sound academic background and a demonstrated interest in and knowledge of engineering and/or linguistics.
SPECIALIZATION: LINGUISTIC ENGINEERING
IN RESEARCH MASTER: LINGUISTICS
LANGUAGE: ENGLISH
DURATION: 2 YEARS FULLTIME
DEADLINE: APRIL 1 2016 (NON-EU), JUNE 1 2016 FOR DUTCH AND EU STUDENTS
For more details on the programme, admission and application:
WWW.FGW.VU.NL
WWW.VU.NL/MA-LINGUISTICS
Dr. H. D. van der Vliet: +31 (0)20 598 6466
EMAIL: Dr. H. D. van der Vliet
Computational Lexicology and Terminology Lab (CLTL)
Language, Literature and Communication
Faculty of Humanities
VU Amsterdam
de Boelelaan 1105
1081 HV Amsterdam
The Netherlands
General information on the Research Master’s in Linguistics at VU Amsterdam.
Specialization ‘Forensic Linguistics/ Language and the Law’ 2016—2017
Forensic Linguistics/ Language and the Law is a specialization in the Research Master Linguistics at VU University Amsterdam. More details on the: Programme, Admission and Application.
Click for full Overview Courses Research Master Specialization: Forensic Linguistics/ Language and the Law
View/download flyer Research Master Forensic Linguistics/ Language and the Law. Programme, admission and application.
Forensic Linguistics is a new and exciting field which has both a narrow and a broad definition. In its more specific sense it denotes the use of linguistic evidence in the courtroom. In its broader sense it refers to all areas of overlap between language and the law, including the language used in legal or quasi-legal settings by participants including judges, lawyers, witnesses, police officers and interpreters. Graduates of this program will have acquired the theoretical background and practical casework experience to be able to analyze disputed texts, recognize a “language crime” such as bribery or threatening communication (nowadays often sent via social media), and identify participants in the police station or courtroom who are at a linguistic disadvantage and therefore vulnerable to miscarriages of justice.
WHY STUDY AT VRIJE UNIVERSITEIT AMSTERDAM?
• The program in Forensic Linguistics/ Language and the Law is the first program in this area to be offered in the Netherlands (and is currently the only program of its kind in mainland Europe).
• The program has close links with the Linguistic Engineering specialization (led by Prof. Dr. Piek Vossen, winner of NWO Spinoza Prize) giving students unique options within the area of Forensic Linguistics.
• The lecturers on the program are an international team with extensive teaching experience in the UK and USA, as well as the Netherlands, with research networks worldwide.
• Your master’s program will include a period of 2-3 months spent abroad at a university in another country.
• Become part of an international group of researchers at Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam!
CAREER PROSPECTS
You can develop your own specialized research topic as a PhD student; or you can embark on a career at a research institute. Depending on the country where you are seeking to work you may find employment with a government body, such as the ministry of justice or a forensic institute. Commercial companies also often need linguists with a technical background. Being a graduate in Forensic Linguistics, especially if you have taken courses in linguistic engineering, will certainly enhance your chances.
ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS
• Applicants must have at least an (honors) Bachelor’s degree in Linguistics, Modern Languages, Cognitive or Communication Sciences or a comparable Bachelors program.
• Applicants who do not meet the requirement(s) are also encouraged to apply, provided that they have a sound academic background and a demonstrated interest in and knowledge of linguistics and/or law.
SPECIALIZATION: FORENSIC LINGUISTICS/ LANGUAGE AND THE LAW
IN RESEARCH MASTER: LINGUISTICS
LANGUAGE: ENGLISH
DURATION: 2 YEARS FULLTIME
DEADLINE: APRIL 1 2016 (NON-EU), JUNE 1 2016 FOR DUTCH AND EU STUDENTS
For more details on the program, admission and application:
WWW.FGW.VU.NL
WWW.VU.NL/MA-LINGUISTICS
CONTACT PERSON: Dr. F. van der Houwen
EMAIL: f.vander.houwen@vu.nl
Language, Literature and Communication
Faculty of Humanities
VU University
de Boelelaan 1105
1081 HV Amsterdam
The Netherlands
General information on the Research Master’s in Linguistics at VU University Amsterdam.
Master’s Evening, Dec. 01 2015
On Tuesday 1 December 2015 you can visit our Master’s Evening where you can get informed about most of our Master’s degree programmes during information sessions. Please register and choose which of these sessions you would like to attend.
Date: Tuesday 1 December 2015
Time: 17:00 – 20:30
For whom: Higher education students and professionals
Location: Main building VU Amsterdam, De Boelelaan 1105, 1081 HV Amsterdam
Please find information on our Research Master Specialization ‘Linguistic Engineering’
If you are not able to attend our Master’s Evening on 1 December 2015, you can visit the Master’s Day on Saturday 12 March 2016 or find out more about VU Amsterdam and our study programmes:
• Find your international Master’s degree programme and contact the coordinator for questions
• Meet VU Amsterdam representatives in your own country
• Visit our international students Facebook
We’re hiring academic assistants!
We’re hiring academic assistants!
Are you a Master Student in AI, Computer Science, Linguistics or Communication Science?
Do you want to get paid for working in an exciting research project that combines research strengths from different disciplines?
We are currently looking for student assistants for three interdisciplinary projects involving computational linguistics, computer science, communication science and history. Positions are for 1 day per week during the academic year 2014-2015.
The projects:
- Mining Causal Graphs From Patient Records: analyzing patient records to model medical practitioners’ actions to check whether clinical guidelines are in step with the ‘real world’
- Political Discourse and the News: compare politicians, topics and opinions in parliamentary data and how they are presented in the media.
- Time will tell a different story: identify how opinions and perspectives change over time by analyzing historic data.
More information on the projects can be found on their individual websites.
How to Apply
- Students with background in Computer Science or Linguistics and interest in NLP can apply to all three projects.
- Knowledge representation and reasoning students should apply to Mining Causal Graphs From Patient Records
- Communication science students can apply to Political Discourse and the News
Information on how to apply for individual projects can be found on the projects’ websites.
If you want to apply for more than one project, please send an email to the project managers [1] <aa_applications@googlegroups.com>, listing:
– your undergraduate degree,
– the master courses you have taken and intend to take,
– a list of your grades,
– a brief motivation, indicating preference for a particular project (if any)
– an indication of your availability (starting date).
- Antske Fokkens
- Laura Hollink
- Annette Ten Teije
- Serge Ter Braake
- Wouter Van Atteveldt
- Marieke Van Erp