Academic

Postdoctoral Research Positions in Machine Learning
Department of Information and Computer Science
University of California, Irvine

The Department of Information and Computer Science (ICS) anticipates two full-time research positions available in the area of machine learning and data mining. Responsibilities will include conducting advanced research in predictive and stochastic modeling of large data sets involving events over time (such as Web log data) as well as algorithm development for information extraction and analysis of text streams. Further responsibilities include research demonstrations and presentations, as well as collaborating with graduate students and faculty in the ICS department.

Applicants must have earned a Ph.D. in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Applied Mathematics, Statistics, or a closely-related discipline, with an emphasis on machine learning or applied statistics. Applicants must have specific knowledge of probabilistic learning methods (such as the EM algorithm and Bayesian learning). Experience with analysis and modeling of large data sets (such as text and Web data) is desirable.

The salary range for this position is $45,048 to $54,240 annually, commensurate with training and experience. The initial appointment will be for a twelve-month period with extensions for further years dependent in part on the availability of extra-mural funding.

Interested applicants should respond no later than the closing data of September 30th, 2002, by forwarding a cover letter, Curriculum Vitae, and the names of three references to:

Professor Padhraic Smyth
Department of Information and Computer Science
University of California, Irvine
CA 92697-3425

or via email to smyth@ics.uci.edu

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