PhD vacancy on knowledge graphs and LLMs for decentralised data governance

Dear Semantic Web community,

We are looking for an ambitious and motivated student with background in Computer Science or AI to undertake a 3 - 3.5 year fully funded PhD research project at the School of Computer Science, University of Birmingham, The UK.. This scholarship covers (home) tuition fees and stipend. The stipend is the national UK standard.

The project will investigate the utilisation of multimodal knowledge graphs in combination with LLMs and visualisations for supporting decentralised personal data governance.

We particularly encourage applications from individuals with background in ontologies, knowledge graphs and privacy. The position will remain open until a suitable candidate is appointed. (https://www.findaphd.com/phds/project/facilitating-decentralised-personal-data-governance-with-multimodal-knowledge-graphs-llms-and-visualisations/?p183839)

Essential skills:

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Experience with ontologies and knowledge graphs
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Experience with data privacy and interest in data governance
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Familiarity with, or keen interest in, decentralised technology (e.g. SOLID, distributed ledgers)

Desirable:

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Experience with generative AI (e.g. LLMs)
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Interest in Human-Computer Interaction
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Interest in privacy enhancing technologies (PETs)

Other:

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Experience in presenting or preparing scientific papers for journals and conferences is preferred but not essential

How to apply?
Please submit your (i) CV, (ii) motivational letter outlining why you are interested in the topic and your prior relevant experience, (iii) academic transcripts for consideration and (iv) a reference (e.g. from your MSc thesis supervisor).
Shortlisted candidates will be invited to an interview and asked to give a presentation.
For informal queries, please contact the main supervisor of this project - Dr. Anelia Kurteva (a.kurteva@bham.ac.uk).

Best,
Anelia
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Assist. Prof. Dr. Anelia Kurteva
Data Management for AI
School of Computer Science
University of Birmingham, The UK

EDPB selected expert in data privacy and new technologies| DAAD Awarded Fellow in AI Safety and Security
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