Academic

Applications are invited for one PhD and one post-doctoral position in the Artificial Intelligence Laboratory (Computer Science Department) of the University of Geneva. The successful candidates will participate in European and national research projects, where they will combine theoretical, experimental and applied research in machine learning and data mining. Further information on the research activities of the AI Lab can be found on http://cui.unige.ch/AI-group.

Candidates should have a solid background in both computer science and mathematics, particularly in statistical learning and optimization theory. They should have excellent programming skills as well as communication skills in English (and ideally in French). Preference will be given to candidates with a strong interest and/or experience in advanced knowledge discovery issues such as multisource learning, integration of prior knowledge into the data mining process, or generalization from high-dimensional small samples. Training or experience in one or several application areas (e.g., physics, biology, social sciences) will be appreciated. A strong academic record, excellent analytical skills and a clear aptitude for autonomous, creative research will be priority selection criteria.

Applications should include a curriculum vitae, an academic transcript, a brief statement of purpose, a list of publications, and names and e-mail addresses of at least 2 references.

Funding will start on 1/10/2008 and 1/2/2009 for the PhD and postdoc positions respectively. Starting salary will be around 4100 CHF at the PhD and 5380 CHF at the postdoc level (1 CHF = 0.646 EUR). Applications will be accepted until both positions are filled.

Please send your applications (preferably by e-mail) to
Melanie.Hilario[at]unige.ch
CUI - University of Geneva
Battelle A, 7 route de Drize
CH-1227 Carouge, Switzerland