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The research group CLiPS (Computational Linguistics, Psycholinguistics and Sociolinguistics) of the Faculty of Arts at the University of Antwerp is seeking a post-doctoral candidate willing to write a research proposal on the topic of Classification of Online Multimodal Data.
The position is embedded in the Computational Linguistics branch of CLiPS, which focuses on the application of statistical and machine learning methods, trained on corpus data, to explain human language acquisition and processing data, and to develop automatic text analysis systems that are accurate, efficient, and robust enough to be used in practical applications. For this position, we are looking for a candidate to prepare a proposal that focuses on research into innovative and robust methodologies for the classification of online multimodal data. The ultimate goal is to enable a more holistic understanding of communication in the digital world, which can lead to improved insights into social interactions and online communication.
External and internal post-doc researchers who are eligible to submit an FWO post-doc application are invited to apply. The top ranked candidate(s) with the best profile (project proposal & CV) acquire a preparatory post-doctoral research mandate to further develop and submit a competitive research proposal to FWO (Flemish Science Foundation), with the University of Antwerp as host institution.
A preparatory full-time or part-time mandate of 6 months will be provided.
Profile
- You hold a PhD in (computational) linguistics or a related field (or you will have obtained it by the time you start work).
- You have a demonstrable interest in the automatic analysis of online textual and multimodal data.
- You have a strong curiosity about investigating classification methodologies that can be used for societal benefits.
- You are comfortable in doing research in multidisciplinary and international teams.
- Your research qualities are in line with the faculty and university research policies.
- Your teaching competences are in line with the University of Antwerp’s educational vision.
- You act with attention to quality, integrity, creativity and cooperation.
- You can speak and write fluently in English.
- You comply with the FWO Postdoctoral fellowship eligibility criteria.
- You have not yet submitted an application for FWO and/or MSCA postdoc fellowships with the University of Antwerp as a host institution in the past.
What we offer
- The planned start date is 1 September 2025 or as soon as possible after that date.
- Appointments are made in one of the following categories, depending on your profile:
- Postdoctoral scholarship holder:
- Note: in order to be eligible in this statute, you must have spent at least 12 months of the three years prior to the start date as a postdoctoral scholarship holder abroad and did not work or study in Belgium during these 12 months. Short-term stays (e.g. holidays, participation in conferences, preparation for this stay as a postdoctoral scholarship holder) will not be taken into account.
- We offer a full-time appointment for a period of 6 months.
- Your monthly scholarship amount is calculated according to the scholarship amounts for postdoctoral scholarship holders on the pay scales for Contract Research Staff (Dutch: Bijzonder Academisch Personeel, BAP).
- You will receive ecocheques, Internet-connectivity allowance and a bicycle allowance or a full reimbursement of public transport costs for commuting.
- Postdoctoral researcher (contractual)
- We offer a full-time appointment for a period of 6 months, or its part-time equivalent (e.g. 12 months 0.5 FTE appointment).
- Your gross monthly salary is calculated according to the pay scale for a principal research fellow in the Contract Research Staff category (Dutch: Bijzonder Academisch Personeel, BAP).
- You will receive ecocheques, Internet-connectivity allowance, a group insurance, an income protection insurance, and a bicycle allowance or a full reimbursement of public transport costs for commuting.
- You will do most of your work at the CLiPS research group on the City Campus in a dynamic and stimulating working environment.
- Find out more about working at the University of Antwerp here.
Want to apply?
- You can apply for this vacancy through the University of Antwerp’s online job application platform up to and including 16 June 2025 (by midnight Brussels time). Click on the 'Apply' button and complete the online application form. Be sure to include the following attachments:
- a motivation letter
- your academic CV
- a statement in which you explain why you meet the FWO eligibility criteria
- a brief (ca. 2 pages or 1000 words) project proposal related to classification of online multimodal data that will form the basis of your grant application
- The selection committee reviews all applications as soon as possible after the application deadline. As soon as a decision is made, we will notify you. If you are still eligible after the pre-selection, you will be informed about the possible next step(s) in the selection procedure. The interview will take place between 7 and 10 July 2025, so please note these dates in your calendar.
- If you have any questions about the online application form, please check the frequently asked questions or send an email to [email protected]. If you have any questions about the job itself, please contact [email protected].
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