Research Assistant - Software Engineer (2)
Social Media Mining for Social Semantic Journalism
Insight Centre for Data Analytics
Ref. No. NUIG 112-14
Applications are invited from suitably qualified candidates for two Research Assistant positions in social media
mining in social semantic journalism realm. This post(s) is available from 1st February 2014 and is full time for a
fixed term for 12 months.
The successful candidates will work within the Digital Humanities and Journalism group at the Insight Centre
for Data Analytics @NUIG (formerly know as DERI), on a project on ‘a socially aware multimedia enrichment
solution for journalists and newswire subscribers’, funded by the Science Foundation Ireland.
The Insight Centre for Data Analytics at NUI Galway hosts one of the most internationally-recognised Linked
Data research groups in the world, and is dedicated to research aimed at enabling Networked Knowledge
using Semantic Web technologies.
The successful candidate will conduct research on the area of social media mining, natural language
processing and social event detection and classification. She/he will also be expected to play a strong
development role in the project.
Essential criteria for the applicant:
● Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Informatics, or relevant subjects.
● Strong Java or Python programming skills.
● Minimum two years software development experience.
● Knowledge of software design, development and maintenance processes.
● Strong background in front- and backend Web application development.
● Have experience in some, if not all, of the following:
○ Social Media Mining
○ Natural Language Processing
○ Social Network Analysis
○ Semantic Web and Linked Data technologies
○ Stream processing
● Proven ability to work independently or in a team environment.
● The applicant should be creative and enthusiastic, with excellent communication skills.
It is desirable that applicant will possess:
● A Masters or MPhil degree in Computer Science, Informatics or relevant subjects.
● A Masters degree in Journalism, Communication, Political Studies or relevant subjects.
● Experience working in industry and developing commercial software products.
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Experience in / familiarity with the following is highly desirable:
○ Natural Language Processing
○ Text Mining
○ Data Visualisation
○ Data Verification
A good record of theoretical and applied research on the Social Web and the Semantic Web, warranted
by a scientific publication record in workshops, conferences, journals and book chapters and/or awards
in national or international challenges.
Excellent interpersonal communication and scientific writing skills.
Further information on research and working at NUI Galway is available on Research at NUI Galway
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Salary: €23,876 - €32,930 per annum. (Public sector pay policy in relation to new entrants will apply)
Start date: 1st February 2015
For informal discussion about this post please contact: Bahareh.Heravi@insight-centre.org
To Apply: Applicants should include a cover letter, curriculum vitae, a list of publications, a research statement
and the names and addresses of at least three referees, via email (text, postscript or PDF only) to:
hr.ie@deri.org
Please include Ref: NUIG 112-14 in the subject of your email.
Closing date for receipt of applications is 5pm on Sunday 18th January 2015.
National University of Ireland, Galway is an equal opportunities employer.