PhD Student Position in News Media Framing with LLMs at Idiap

Idiap Research Institute is seeking a PhD student to investigate LLM-based methods for news media framing as part of the DEMO-AI project. Apply by December 31, 2025.

The Social Computing Group at Idiap Research Institute is seeking a PhD student to investigate LLM-based methods for characterizing framing in news media. The position is part of the DEMO-AI project, focusing on AI-based media tools that align with democratic values.

• Develop human-centered methods to analyze media framing and detect manipulation of audio-visual media.
• Improve interpretability of LLM inferences and expand framing insights from news media.
• Collaborate with researchers and impact partners, including Swiss media companies.

Suitable candidates should have a master’s degree in computer science or related fields, with a background in NLP, machine learning, or human-AI interaction. Apply now by December 31, 2025.

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