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PhD Position in Data Science Modeling Digital Language Diversity, Austria

Achieve your educational goals with the help of the PhD Position in Data Science Modeling Digital Language Diversity offered by TU Wien (Vienna University of Technology). The bursary is open for the academic session 2025-2026.

To be eligible for this PhD position, applicants must hold a completed Master’s degree in Computer Science, Data Science, Computational Linguistics, or a related field. They should have strong programming skills in Python, with experience in data processing, natural language processing (NLP), and machine learning. Familiarity with large-scale text data, language modeling, or language identification is required, along with proficiency in data analysis and statistical modeling.

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TU Wien (Vienna University of Technology) is one of Europe’s leading institutions for research, technology, and innovation. Located in the heart of Vienna, Austria, TU Wien is known for its strong focus on engineering, computer science, and natural sciences. With a vibrant international community and a commitment to interdisciplinary collaboration, TU Wien offers cutting-edge facilities and a dynamic environment for students and researchers.

Application Deadline: May 16, 2025

Brief Description

  • University or Organization: TU Wien

  • Department: Research Unit Data Science

  • Course Level: PhD (Doctoral)

  • Award: Funded position (30 hours/week for 30 months, with possible extension)

  • Access Mode: Online application

  • Number of Awards: 1

  • Nationality: Domestic and international

  • The award can be taken in: Austria

Eligibility

  • Eligible Countries: All nationalities

  • Acceptable Course or Subjects: The scholarship will be awarded in the field of Data Science, Computational Linguistics, or closely related areas.

  • Admissible Criteria: To be eligible, applicants must meet all the following criteria:

    • Hold a completed Master’s degree in Computer Science, Data Science, Computational Linguistics, or a related discipline

    • Demonstrate strong proficiency in Python, with experience in NLP, data processing, and machine learning

    • Have familiarity with large-scale text data, language modeling, or language identification

    • Show competence in data analysis and statistical modeling

    • Experience with web data (e.g., Common Crawl, social media APIs) is a plus

    • Display interest in topics such as digital inequality, language technology, or cultural analytics

    • Possess excellent communication and collaboration skills in English.

How to Apply

Applicants must send a single PDF file to ? digilingdiv-application[ät]ds-ifs.tuwien.ac.at

The PDF must include:

  • Motivation letter (1–2 pages)

  • Curriculum Vitae (CV)

  • Academic transcripts

  • List of publications (including Master’s thesis)

  • (Optional) Link to code samples or GitHub projects

Benefits

  • A funded PhD position (30h/week for 30 months) with the possibility of extension

  • Supervision by experts from TU Wien (Computer Science) and the University of Vienna (Linguistics)

  • Involvement in the Vienna Doctoral College on Digital Humanism

  • Access to a highly collaborative, interdisciplinary, and flexible research environment

  • The chance to live and work in Vienna, consistently ranked as one of the world’s most livable cities.

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