Project Overview
We invite applications for a Research Engineer to join the project Conversational AI for Language Learning. This interdisciplinary project explores how cutting‑edge Natural Language Processing (NLP) can be harnessed to develop applications that support language learning, particularly in communities and regions where such technologies are scarce or unavailable. The ultimate goal is to lay the foundations for globally inclusive language technologies and design transformative approaches to support language learning and preservation worldwide.
They will be based at the Centre for Human‑Inspired AI (CHIA) and the Language Technology Lab (LTL), part of a vibrant and highly research‑active environment in NLP and AI at the University of Cambridge.
Funds for this post are available for 12 months in the first instance.
Responsibilities
* Collaborating with local partners to co‑design and evaluate the application;
* Gathering and curating multilingual data and resources for conversational NLP;
* Developing and adapting language technologies for under‑resourced languages;
* Contributing to publications and dissemination of research findings.
Application Process
In order for your application to be considered, please upload the following documents. If you upload any additional documents which have not been requested, we will not be able to consider these as part of your application:
* Curriculum Vitae (CV)
* a research publication list
* a covering letter outlining how you match the criteria for the post and why you are applying for this role
Please be advised that references will be required in advance of interviews, for longlisted candidates. Please inform your referees that reference letters may be requested shortly after the closing date. For this, please ensure that you tick the relevant consent box as part of the application form.
If you have any questions about this vacancy, for queries of a technical nature, please contact Professor Anna Korhonen at alk23@cam.ac.uk. If you have any queries regarding the application process, please contact the Schools HR team on sahhr@admin.cam.ac.uk.
Closing Date
The closing date for applications is midnight (BST) on Sunday 26 October 2025. Interviews are planned to take place late October/early November, subject to change.
EEO Statement
The University actively supports equality, diversity and inclusion and encourages applications from all sections of society. The University has a responsibility to ensure that all employees are eligible to live and work in the UK.
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