Lattice is offering a two-year postdoctoral position starting on January 1, 2025. Candidates may choose from one of the following research topics:

1. AI and Society: Exploring the broad impact of AI on society, including topics such as climate effects, changes in the workforce, issues around data access, copyright challenges linked to large models, and more.

2. Interpretation of Large Language Models (LLMs) from a Linguistic Perspective: Investigating the relationship between LLMs and linguistic theory. Topics might include what LLMs reveal about language, their alignment with linguistic theory, and whether they open new linguistic insights or represent a distinct phenomenon.

3. Cultural Analytics Using Large Corpora: Conducting cultural analysis with large datasets, particularly those from the Bibliothèque nationale de France, with a specific focus on the Gallica collection.

The successful candidate should have completed their PhD in recent years or be close to completion. A relevant publication track record in a related field is required.

To apply, please submit a CV (including a list of publications), a short research proposal (2–4 pages), a link to one or two relevant publications, and the names of two references to thierry.poibeau@ens.psl.eu by November 15, 2024. The proposal should clearly outline the research topic and the intended methodology.

The position is based in Montrouge and Paris (Montrouge is a 5-minute walk from the Mairie de Montrouge metro station). Salary will be commensurate with experience and follows the ENS salary scale. Lattice is an interdisciplinary lab conducting research in linguistics, natural language processing, and digital humanities.