Research Assistant - Language Technologies and AI (Pharos-CY Project)
Core
Conduct R&D in natural language processing, speech processing, and generative AI to support the development and deployment of trustworthy, human-centric AI technologies for public and private sectors in Cyprus.
Role type
Research Assistant (NLP, Speech, Generative AI)
Builds
AI-ready datasets, data services, software prototypes, and pipelines for speech-to-text, subtitling, and text classification.
Domain
AI and Data Services
Deliverable
production ML models
Required skills
Natural language processing, speech processing, machine learning, deep learning, generative AI, large language models, Python, C++, PyTorch, TensorFlow, Hugging Face, Transformers, data processing pipelines, Git
Preferred skills
Experience with EU-funded or nationally funded research projects, data governance, trustworthy AI, explainable AI, secure data handling, responsible AI practices, previous research experience with high-impact publications, industrial or grant-writing experience
Technologies
PyTorch, TensorFlow, Hugging Face, Transformers, NLTK, scikit-learn, Pandas, NumPy, LangChain, Whisper-family tools
Responsibilities
Design, implement, test, and document software prototypes and tools; work with text, speech, and audio datasets; support integration of speech-to-text and translation pipelines; contribute to project reports, proposals, and scientific publications; engage with stakeholders to translate needs into technical requirements.
Seniority
Junior, hands-on IC
