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I get so much email that I can't reply to all of it. Even in the best of circumstances, I often can't reply right away. So here is a brief guide on whether to email me (if you haven't already), and what to expect (if you have).
tl;dr :
- To discuss (hiring me for) research, email nlpresearch.eloquent365@passfwd.com.
- To discuss teaching, admin, or other university business, email alopez@ed.ac.uk.
- To ask for a reference for someone who has worked with me, email alopez@ed.ac.uk
- I don't have bandwidth to answer emails asking for jobs or studentships, or about university business that doesn't involve me.
Do you have a specific question related to my published research? : Email nlpresearch.eloquent365@passfwd.com, and please also email my coauthors, who may be able to reply more quickly.
Do you want to hire me for consulting work or a new job? : Email nlpresearch.eloquent365@passfwd.com. Please be patient waiting for a reponse.
Are you a friend and/ or (former) research student? : I would love to hear from you! Please email my personal address if you have it, otherwise one of the other addresses on this page.
Are you a (former) PhD / MSc / UG thesis student or employee in need of a reference?
: I would love to help! Please email alopez@ed.ac.uk, and provide as
much detail as you can about the position and your application. I'd appreciate as
much advance notice as you can give me.
Are you a (former) taught student in need of a reference? : Unless I know you well, the best I can provide is a brief synopsis of your performance in my course(s), which is of limited value for most job or PhD applications. If a brief synopsis suffices, I'll happily supply one: email alopez@ed.ac.uk. However, for most job or PhD applications, you will be best served by a reference from someone who has worked with you closely and knows your work well.
Are you an employer seeking a reference for one of my (former) students or employees? : I will be happy to provide a reference. Email alopez@ed.ac.uk with details.
Are you seeking a studentship or other position with me? : I am accepting PhD students only. Email alopez@ed.ac.uk after first reading the my advice for prospective team members.
Are you seeking information about courses or programmes at the university? : I am the course organiser for FNLP and the Year Organiser for Informatics UG4 and UG5 students. For questions related to either, email alopez@ed.ac.uk. I can't help with anything else, and am unlikely to respond.
Are you interested in other university business? : I am unlikely to respond to emails about university business unless I'm obliged or already committed.
Are you interested in something not covered by the answers above? : It is unlikely that I will respond to emails on other topics. My time is finite, and every email I respond to chips away at the time that I have for the people that matter to me.