Overview
The Department of Computer Science at the University of Virginia is still accepting applications for two Hobby postdoctoral research associates. Please apply no later than June 10, 2015.
This is a new program at U.Va. These postdoctoral positions are not attached to a specific research grant and will have considerable autonomy, while still having close mentoring from faculty members.
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The Department of Computer Science at the University of Virginia invites applicants for two Hobby postdoctoral research associate positions to contribute to research and education in data science, computational science, and other aspects of “Big Data.” The Department is entering an exciting phase of significant growth, especially in areas related to these topics.
Successful applicants will become part of an exciting cross-disciplinary research group spanning traditional statistical and computer science research modes. Postdoctoral research associates will benefit from close relationships with faculty in U.Va.’s Data Science Institute, as well as the opportunity to expand their professional networks and travel to conferences and workshops. In order to give the postdoctoral associates experience that helps them prepare for faculty careers, the postdocs will be expected to teach one course per semester in an area related to data and computational sciences, and help advise an interdisciplinary group of graduate students.
Company:
University of Virginia
Qualifications:
Applicants must present evidence of outstanding accomplishments and promise in research, as well as evidence of ability and commitment to collaborative research. Priority will be given to applicants with strengths in one of the following areas of research (broadly defined): Machine Learning, Data/Network/Graph Mining, Information Retrieval, Natural Language Processing, or Analysis of High-Dimensional Massive Data.
How to apply:
Please mention NLP People as a source when applying
To apply candidates must submit a Candidate Profile through Jobs@UVa for posting number 0616111 (https://jobs.virginia.edu/applicants/Central?quickFind=75780), and attach the following required documents: Cover letter, CV, research statement, teaching statement, and contact information for three references.
About Virginia Commonwealth University
Virginia Commonwealth University is a major, urban public research university with national and international rankings in sponsored research. Located in downtown Richmond, VCU enrolls nearly 31,000 students in 223 degree and certificate programs in the arts, sciences and humanities. Sixty-eight of the programs are unique in Virginia, many of them crossing the disciplines of VCU’s 13 schools and one college. MCV Hospitals and the health sciences schools of Virginia Commonwealth University comprise the VCU Medical Center, one of the nation’s leading academic medical centers.
For more, see www.vcu.edu.
