Postdoctoral Position in Machine Learning and Bioinformatics University of Bristol, United Kingdom
We are seeking to appoint an outstanding postdoctoral researcher interested in machine learning and bioinformatics to work with Dr. Colin Campbell, University of Bristol, United Kingdom. This project will involve the design of new algorithms and data analysis techniques in addition to an important core application study. We will use a variety of methods from modern machine learning, including Bayesian techniques and probabilistic graphical methods, kernel-based methods and other approaches. The core application study will be the use of unsupervised and semi-supervised learning methods to delineate subtypes of cancer and genes differentially expressed in these subtypes. This will lead through to gene knockdown studies using the new technology of siRNA (small inteferring RNAs) by our cancer research collaborators. We have had significant success with our preliminary project and machine learning techniques played a critical role in target selection. Aside from this core programme, the appointee will have the freedom to pursue research in machine learning, bioinformatics, statistics and cancer informatics, according to their interests. Topics of interest may include semi-supervised learning and data fusion, for example. The Research Assistant will be a member of the proposed Intelligent Systems Lab, Faculty of Engineering, Bristol University. Other researchers in the Lab with interests in machine learning and bioinformatics include Nello Cristianini and Tijl de Bie. The deadline for applications is: *** 9.00 am on 30th November 2006 *** Further details are available at: http://www.bris.ac.uk/boris/jobs/ads?ID=57694 Interested candidates must apply through the online application on this webpage. ---------------------- [EMAIL PROTECTED] _______________________________________________ uai mailing list uai@ENGR.ORST.EDU https://secure.engr.oregonstate.edu/mailman/listinfo/uai
