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PhD Opportunity in Translation Quality Assessment
Location: Guildford, UK
Closing: 20th July 2020
We are seeking a candidate who is interested in pursuing a PhD on the
topic of how we can use computers to assess the quality of translation.
The research to be carried out is expected to propose methods which can
be applied to both human and automatic translations. Topics of interest
include, but are not limited to, quality estimation, (automatic)
post-editing, human evaluations and even new evaluation metrics. This
research agenda may entail the development of data driven automated
methods for estimating the quality of translation and/or perform
automatic post-editing. New evaluation methods could build on existing
evaluation metrics which compare a translation with a set of gold
standards, or propose alternative metrics which rely on eye tracking or
post editing effort to assess the quality. We expect that the successful
candidate will develop some software to implement the research ideas
proposed. In light of this, some programming experience is desirable,
but not essential.
The successful project will need to rely on a solid, evidence-based,
eclectic mixed-methods approach benefiting from cross-fertilization
among different disciplines (such as machine learning/artificial
intelligence, natural language processing, corpus linguistics,
translation studies, etc.) in order to further the development of tools,
resources and training for enhanced communication across languages and
types of languages, to conceptually map out intersections of machine and
human translation, and to explore the usability of and social
responsibility in automated translation solutions. The successful
candidate will benefit from excellent technological working conditions,
international contacts, and a stimulating interdisciplinary work
environment.
This is a three year project, commencing in October 2020.
Entry requirements
- First class or upper second class BA and Master’s level degree (or
international equivalent) in Computational Linguistics, Natural Language
Processing, Translation Studies, Computer Science or related field.
- IELTS test (test not older than 2 years): 6.5 or above (or equivalent)
with at least 7.0 in the writing component and at least 6.0 in the other
components.
Funding
A stipend of is £15,285 for 20/21, which will increase each year in line
with the UK Research and Innovation (UKRI) rate, plus Home/EU-rate fee
allowance of £4,407 (with automatic increase to UKRI rate each year) and
£500 for conference travel.
How to apply
Applications can be made through the CTS PhD in Translation and
Interpreting page available at:
https://www.surrey.ac.uk/postgraduate/translation-and-interpreting-phd#apply
Please state the project title clearly on your research statement – this
statement should be 1,000 words long, excluding references and must be
uploaded in .DOC format in the “research proposal” area of the
application portal. Applicants should also include a copy of their CV,
two academic references and their completed academic degrees and degree
transcripts.
Closing date for applications Monday 20th July 2020.
Applicants are encouraged to email Prof Constantin Orasan
([email protected]) first to discuss their application.
About the Centre for Translation Studies
Established in 1982, the University of Surrey Centre for Translation
Studies (CTS) is one of the UK’s leading centres for research,
scholarship and teaching in translation and interpreting. CTS has
recently secured funding for strategic expansion, which will enable the
centre to integrate its established expertise in how professional
translators/interpreters interact with, and adapt to, emerging
technological ecosystems with research into the automation of these
practices. More details at
https://www.surrey.ac.uk/centre-translation-studies
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Prof Constantin Orăsan
Professor in Language and Translation Technologies
Room 06LC03, Phone extension: 4115
Centre for Translation Studies, University of Surrey
Third Floor | Library | University of Surrey | Guildford | Surrey | GU2 7XH
Phone: +44 (0) 1483 684115
Personal page: https://www.surrey.ac.uk/people/constantin-orasan
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