* Research Positions in Reinforcement Learning, Australia * National ICT Australia (NICTA), Canberra Lab, have open post-doc, researcher, and senior researcher positions in the area of reinforcement learning (RL). These positions have been created to expand the current RL group within NICTAs Statistical Machine Learning Program (http://sml.nicta.com.au/), headed by Dr Alex Smola. The current RL group consists of Dr Douglas Aberdeen, Dr Olivier Buffet, plus a research engineer and students.
The RL group currently has an interest in the use of RL methods for decision-theoretic planning, and thus has a strong relationship with NICTAs co-located planning group headed by Sylvie Thiebaux and Jussi Rintanen. The rest of the Statistical Machine Learning group has interests in kernel methods, optimisation, graphical models, bio-informatics and document analysis. NICTA is Australia's premier ICT (Information Communication Technology) research institute with approximately 300 researchers across the country, conducting a diverse range of technology research. The Statistical Machine Learning group is based in Canberra and conducts research in cooperation with the Australian National University (ANU). The ANU is consistently ranked in the top 10 universities in the Asia/Pacific region, and top 50 in the world. These are pure research positions, however a small amount of teaching through the ANU is encouraged. The duties of the position also include the supervision of research students, and participation in other Program activities. NICTA provides generous resources for travel, supporting visitors, and other activities such as commercialisation of research. Post-doc/researcher positions are typically 3 year fixed term. Senior researcher positions are typically ongoing. Applicants should indicate their preference for these positions. Salary will be commensurate with the background of the applicant, but are approximately in the range of $65,000 to $110,000 Australian dollars per year before tax. Formal applications should be made online at http://nicta.com.au/jobs.html, however please email questions or expressions-of-interest to [EMAIL PROTECTED] The closing date for applications is December 15, for positions to be taken up by April 2007 or earlier. -- Dr Douglas Aberdeen Senior Researcher Statistical Machine Learning National ICT Australia Limited Locked Bag 8001 Canberra ACT 2601 Tel. +61 2 6125 8647 Fax. +61 2 6125 8645 Email. [EMAIL PROTECTED] Web. http://sml.nicta.com.au/~daa The imagination driving Australia's ICT future. To receive the latest NICTA information register at http:// nicta.com.au/registration.cfm _______________________________________________ uai mailing list uai@ENGR.ORST.EDU https://secure.engr.oregonstate.edu/mailman/listinfo/uai
