[PhD position] Interplay of Argumentation & Emotions at University of Mannheim

[Steffen Eger]

The Natural Language Learning Group (NLLG) at University of Mannheim (https://nl2g.github.io/) is looking for a highly motivated PhD student on the topic of argument mining. The overall goal of the project is the analysis of the interplay of emotions and argumentation. The project is supervised by Steffen Eger and Roman Klinger (University of Stuttgart), where the PhD student supervised by Steffen Eger will work on determining the convincingness of arguments using natural language processing (NLP) techniques (LLMs, etc.) as well as the generation of convincing bias-free arguments, taking emotionality into account.

The ideal candidate has a completed Master degree in NLP or computer science, excellent programming skills and a good knowledge of machine learning / text generation.

To apply, submit one PDF document containing the following information:

• CV (max. 2 pages)
• letter of motivation (max. 1 page), including a clear indication why this position is interesting to you and what makes you a qualified candidate
• transcript of grades (Bachelor and Master studies)

More information can be found here: https://www.uni-mannheim.de/media/Universitaet/Dokumente/Ausschreibungen_Stellenanzeigen/stellenausschreibung_emcona.pdf/flipbook

Questions can be addressed to: steffe...@uni-mannheim.de

Application deadline: Jan 28, 2024