Postdoctoral Fellow in Semantic Analysis

Laboratory of Semantic Analysis in Moscow, Russia, invites applications for postdoctoral research positions in the field of fundamental and applied research in Semantic Analysis with semantic graphs and complex systems. The Laboratory is developing into a center for research and integration of the latest artificial intelligence methods with an emphasis on bifurcation analysis in language structure, modern computational topology for semantic analysis, and large-scale natural language structure analysis with semantic graphs.

Requirements
The general requirements for postdoctoral fellowship candidates are as follows:

• Candidates must have a recent PhD in mathematics, computer science, or a related field, awarded over the last 5 years or prior to joining HSE University in a relevant specialization from an internationally recognized university and assessed by external reviewers as having the potential to conduct research that could be published in leading peer-reviewed journals;
• Candidates must have significant expertise in the basic areas of discrete mathematics and mathematical statistics, the ability to work in a team, conduct research, and work within specific programs in one of the high-level programming languages ​​(Python, C#, C++), R, Haskell.
• Fluency in English is a prerequisite, as research and other activities are conducted in English. Knowledge of Russian is not required.
• Relevant experience will be an advantage, but is not required.

The position involves:

• directly supervised by the Head of the Laboratory, Prof. Vasilii A. Gromov;
• the participants are expected to be involved in the projects of Laboratory of Semantic Analysis participating in:

●       Fundamental and applied research in the field of data analysis includes complex structured data in language.

●       Research in the large-scale natural language structure analysis with semantic graphs.

●       Development of software tools for data analysis and machine learning.

●       Integration of the professional community in the field of Semantic Analysis and Complex Systems.

●       Involvement of teachers, students and post-graduates of the National Research University Higher School of Economics in scientific work of the laboratory.

●       Adopting of research results of the laboratory in the educational process.

●       Preparation of new curricula and courses for "Applied Mathematics and Informatics" and "Data Science" majors at the NRU HSE.

• writing research papers for international peer-reviewed journals in co-authorship with the members of Postdoctoral Fellow in Semantic Analysis in Laboratory of Semantic Analysis /Centre for Language and Semantic Technologies;
• participation in the events of the Laboratory of Semantic Analysis /Centre for Language and Semantic Technologies/ School of School of Data Analysis and Artificial Intelligence and other contribution to the Laboratory of Semantic Analysis’s development;
• public presentations of candidate’s own research to the academic community; teaching is encouraged, though not required.

Conditions

Appointments are made for one year. Postdoctoral fellows have high opportunity of renewal of the contract (no more than two times) in case of outstanding performance.

HSE University offers postdoctoral fellows a competitive salary, the standard medical insurance plan; a working space equipped with a computer and free Internet access at the University.

Laboratory of Semantic Analysis /Centre for Language and Semantic Technologies offers access to its databases and analytical software.

Application Process

Applications must be submitted online. Please provide a CV, a statement of research interest and a recent research paper submitted via the online application form. At least two letters of recommendation should be sent directly to the International Faculty Recruitment Office at fellowship@hse.ru before the application deadline. Please note that direct applications to the hiringLaboratory of Semantic Analysis /Centre for Language and Semantic Technologies/ School of School of Data Analysis and Artificial Intelligence may not be reviewed.

Read more about the application process here.

The deadline for the applications is January 31, 2026

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For more information:

• about Postdoctoral Fellowship -Frequently Asked Questions
  
• about HSE university –official web-site
  
• about the Laboratory of Semantic Analysis – official web-site of the Laboratory or contact Zhelyazkova Marina at mzhelyazkova@hse.ru directly
  
• about international specialists' life in Moscow -International Faculty Support page

If you have any additional questions, feel free to contact the International Faculty Recruitment Office at fellowship@hse.ru