PhD Candidate in Fact Checking and Information Verification

4 weeks ago


Trondheim, Trøndelag, Norway Norwegian University of Science and Technology Full time
About the Job

The Norwegian University of Science and Technology (NTNU) is seeking a highly motivated PhD candidate to join our research team in the field of fact checking and information verification. As a PhD candidate, you will work on developing and applying AI techniques to improve the accuracy and reliability of information verification.

Key Responsibilities
  • Design and experiment with different techniques for fact checking and information verification
  • Take relevant courses to learn the necessary technical background knowledge
  • Publish and disseminate research results
  • Communicate and establish collaborations with international and national parties, including NorwAI partners
Requirements
  • Professionally relevant background in computer science
  • Good understanding of AI concepts and techniques, and good programming skills
  • Excellent written and oral English language skills
  • Master's degree in a relevant field, with a strong academic background and average grade of B or better
  • Meet the requirements for admission to the PhD program at NTNU
Preferred Qualifications
  • Experience in software development, particularly with machine learning and/or semantic methods
  • Experience with writing and publishing articles
Personal Characteristics
  • Passionate about research and motivated to learn
  • Able to work independently and in a team environment
  • Good communication skills
  • Motivated to deliver research results through publications and presentations
  • Well organized and highly responsible
We Offer
  • Exciting and stimulating tasks in a strong international academic environment
  • An open and collaborative work environment with dedicated colleagues
  • Favourable terms in the Norwegian Public Service Pension Fund
Salary and Conditions

As a PhD candidate, you will be paid from gross NOK 532,200 per annum before tax, depending on qualifications and seniority. The period of employment is 3 years, with a possibility of 4 years with 25% teaching duties.



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