UMass Amherst Computer Science has a tenure track opening in the area of machine learning, especially graphical models.
http://www.cs.umass.edu/content/faculty-position-computer-science-machine-learning Our department is highly ranked in AI, exceptionally collaborative, and has long-standing broad interests in machine learning. In addition to myself, Andy Barto, Sridhar Mahadevan, David Jensen, Erik Learned-Miller, Bruce Croft, Shlomo Zilberstein and other ML-related faculty, last year we were joined by Hanna Wallach and Aria Haghighi. We will begin reviewing applications on December 1. Computer Science also has a tenure-track opening in bioinformatics; see http://www.cs.umass.edu/bioinfosearch Please forward this message to anyone who might be interested. Best wishes, Andrew ========= Faculty Position in Computer Science, Machine Learning University of Massachusetts Amherst Department of Computer Science We invite applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor in the area of machine learning, especially graphical models and the development of novel machine learning methodology for a diverse range of application areas. Applicants must have completed (or be completing) a Ph.D. in Computer Science, or a related area, and should show evidence of exceptional research promise. Our department, which has a strong record of interdisciplinary collaboration, has prominent and growing strengths in various areas of machine learning and AI. In addition, many of our faculty work in areas neighboring machine learning, including vision, robotics, natural language, information retrieval, data mining, computational social science, sensor networks and computer networks. We are highly supportive of junior faculty, providing both formal and informal mentoring. We have a substantial history of NSF CAREER awards and other early research funding. Computer Science has close ties to other departments including statistics/mathematics, engineering, biology, physics, linguistics and the social sciences, as well as new "green" initiatives. Amherst, a historic New England town, is the center of a vibrant and culturally rich area that includes four other colleges. To apply, please send a cover letter referencing search R39789 with your vita, a research statement, a teaching statement, and at least three letters of recommendation. Electronic submission of application materials in pdf format is preferred. Send to fac...@cs.umass.edu. Alternatively, paper copies ofapplication materials may be sent to: Search R39789, c/o Chair of Faculty Recruiting, Department of Computer Science, University of Massachusetts, Amherst, MA 01003. We will begin to review applications on December 1, 2010 and will continue until the position is filled. Salary will be commensurate with education and experience. Inquiries and requests for more information can be sent to: fac...@cs.umass.edu The University of Massachusetts is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer. Women and members of minority groups are encouraged to apply. _______________________________________________ uai mailing list uai@ENGR.ORST.EDU https://secure.engr.oregonstate.edu/mailman/listinfo/uai
