Lab Opportunities

Join the Lab

LOPE develops research programs in semantics, language processing, and digital humanities. Whether you are exploring a postdoctoral position, graduate study through GIL or GIBMS, or an undergraduate internship, we encourage you to explore our ongoing projects and reach out.

Postdocs

Researchers with a demonstrated record in computational linguistics, lexical semantics, digital humanities, or language-centered AI are welcome to explore postdoctoral opportunities at LOPE. We look for candidates whose research interests align with our active lab projects and who can contribute independently to an ongoing research program. To apply, send your reach-out email to Dr. Hsieh with the following materials:

  • A research plan or proposal.
  • Your CV (including relevant technical competencies and research background).
  • 2–3 selected papers.

Ph.D. Students

The primary admission route to work with Dr. Hsieh as a Ph.D. student is through the Graduate Institute of Linguistics (GIL), NTU. Please visit the GIL website for eligibility requirements and application materials. You are encouraged to reach out to Dr. Hsieh before applying to confirm whether your interests align with the lab and its current ongoing projects. Your reach-out email should include the following:

  • Your CV, including your research skills such as Python, command-line tools, and any other relevant technical competencies.
  • A one-page research summary that identifies the specific lab project(s) you are interested in and explains how you can contribute to them.
  • A one-page statement of purpose.
  • Your undergraduate transcript and graduate transcript (if applicable).
  • Please note: Take time to explore the lab's research areas and ongoing projects before reaching out. Emails that do not include the materials listed above may not receive a reply.

Master's Students

The preferred route to work with Dr. Hsieh as a master's student is through the Graduate Institute of Linguistics (GIL), NTU, where Dr. Hsieh holds his primary appointment. An alternative route is through the Graduate Institute of Brain and Mind Sciences (GIBMS), where Dr. Hsieh holds a joint appointment. Please review each program's application requirements on their respective websites. When you are ready to reach out, send your email to Dr. Hsieh and include the following:

  • A one-page research summary that mentions which lab project(s) you are interested in and what research skills you bring to those projects.
  • Your CV (with research skills listed).
  • Up-to-date transcripts.

Undergraduates

Undergraduates usually join the lab as research interns. You'll work closely, day to day, with a postdoctoral researcher or a Ph.D. student rather than with Dr. Hsieh directly. Since you're early in your research journey, take some time to explore our ongoing projects and the interests of current lab members before reaching out. A good match up front makes the collaboration much more productive and rewarding. For a general internship, reach out to the postdoc or Ph.D. student whose project interests you and include the following in your email:

  • Your resume or CV (with research interests and technical skills listed).
  • Your transcript.
  • A brief description of your research interests and technical skills.
  • Which project you're interested in and how you'd like to contribute.
  • Applying for an NSTC undergraduate research project (國科會大專學生專題研究計畫) instead? This track needs a faculty advisor, so email Dr. Hsieh directly instead of a postdoc or Ph.D. student, and tell him which research topic you'd like to pursue. See the FAQ below for details.

Exchange, Intern & Co-Advised Opportunities

LOPE welcomes high school interns, exchange students, and co-advised researchers who want to engage with ongoing lab projects. Because onboarding and ramping up on a project takes time, we expect exchange and intern students to commit to working with us for more than 6 months, or longer where possible.

  • High school interns should follow the same process as undergraduate applicants: reach out to the relevant postdoc or Ph.D. student and include in your email your resume or CV, transcript, research interests, technical skills, and a brief description of how you can contribute to the project.
  • Exchange students and co-advised researchers should contact Dr. Hsieh directly and follow the application guidelines corresponding to their academic level, as described in the sections above.
Frequently Asked Questions

FAQ

We welcome applicants from linguistics, computer science, digital humanities, cognitive science, and related disciplines. The right fit depends on the project and the role.

The primary route for both master's and Ph.D. students is the Graduate Institute of Linguistics (GIL), NTU, where Dr. Hsieh holds his primary appointment. An alternative route for Master's students is the Graduate Institute of Brain and Mind Sciences (GIBMS), where Dr. Hsieh holds a joint appointment. Please visit each program's website for eligibility requirements and application materials.

Postdoc and graduate applicants should contact Dr. Hsieh directly by email. Reaching out before you formally apply is encouraged, since it helps confirm whether the lab's current projects match your interests. Undergraduate students and high school interns should instead contact the postdoc or Ph.D. student whose research interests them, since that's who they'll be working with day to day. The one exception is an NSTC undergraduate research project (國科會大專學生專題研究計畫): that track needs a faculty advisor, so it goes through Dr. Hsieh directly. Exchange students and co-advised researchers should also contact Dr. Hsieh directly.

Postdocs: research plan or proposal, CV (including relevant technical competencies and research background), and 2–3 selected papers.
Ph.D. applicants: CV (with research skills listed, such as Python and command-line tools), one-page research summary identifying specific project(s) you are interested in and how you can contribute, one-page statement of purpose, and undergraduate and graduate transcripts (if applicable).
Master's applicants: one-page research summary (identifying which project(s) you are interested in and what research skills you bring), CV (with research skills listed), and up-to-date transcripts.
Undergraduates and high school interns: resume or CV (with research interests and technical skills listed), transcript, and a brief description of the project you'd like to contribute to and how. If you're applying for an NSTC undergraduate research project (國科會大專學生專題研究計畫) instead, say so and describe the topic you have in mind. That email should go to Dr. Hsieh, not a postdoc or Ph.D. student.
Emails that do not include the relevant materials may not receive a reply.

This is a government-funded program that lets an undergraduate carry out an independent research project under a faculty advisor. Because the application needs a faculty advisor's endorsement, start by emailing Dr. Hsieh directly, not a postdoc or Ph.D. student. In your email, describe the research topic you'd like to pursue, how it connects to the lab's ongoing projects, and attach your CV and transcript, the same as for a general internship. If Dr. Hsieh agrees to advise you, he'll help shape your proposal and prepare the application materials NSTC and NTU require. Reach out well ahead of the funding cycle's deadline, since a solid proposal takes time to put together.

Please reach out in English. Once you join the lab, English is the primary working language for reading, writing, and communication. Speaking proficiency varies among Taiwanese students, and that is understood, but you should be comfortable enough to deliver a short research presentation with preparation. This is a practical requirement: conference presentations are a regular part of lab life, and a 5-minute prepared talk is a reasonable baseline to aim for before joining.

Explore the lab's ongoing projects and the work of current Ph.D. students before reaching out. The strongest applicants are curious, reliable, and genuinely interested in specific research questions. Knowing which project you want to work on, and being able to explain why, goes a long way.

Prerequisites depend on the role. Postdoc and Ph.D. applicants are expected to have prior research experience. For all roles, listing relevant technical skills (such as Python, command-line tools, and familiarity with language data or corpora) in your CV or resume is strongly encouraged. Students who are still building their technical foundation are welcome, but should be transparent about where they currently stand.

Exchange and intern positions at LOPE are typically unpaid.

Visa matters are handled by NTU, which requires students to hold full-time, visiting, or exchange student status; please reach out to the Office of International Affairs for more information.

Undergraduate and high school students who are interested in working with us but cannot relocate have the option to collaborate remotely; this arrangement requires strong self-discipline and independent time management, so please factor this into your plans before reaching out.