[edm-announce] Postdoc in Advanced Machine Learning (with an Emphasis on NLP) at Notre Dame Computer Science Department

From: Stephen Fancsali <sfancsali@xxxxxxxxx>
To: edm-announce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
Date: Wed, 18 Feb 2015 13:45:07 -0500
[on behalf of Sidney D'Mello]

*Postdoc in Advanced Machine Learning (with an Emphasis on NLP) at Notre
Dame Computer Science Department*

The Computer Science Department at the University of Notre Dame in
collaboration with the Institute for Intelligent Systems at the University
of Memphis anticipates hiring apostdoctoral fellow starting as early as
April 1st 2015 for one year and renewable for a second year. The position
includes a full time salary and benefits and is jointly funded by sponsored
research split between the University of Notre Dame and the University of
Memphis. Review of applications will start immediately and continue until
the position is filled.

The successful candidate will conduct research in machine learning applied
to dialog-centered natural language understanding. He/she will participate
in the development and application of machine learning techniques in the
hierarchical and temporal domains to multi-party speech data collected in
authentic educational contexts.

The candidate will work under the supervision of Dr. Sidney D’Mello, who
has joint appointments in the Departments of Computer Science and
Psychology at Notre Dame, and Dr. Andrew Olney in the Institute for
Intelligent Systems at the University of Memphis.

The position offers a unique postdoctoral training experience and
unsurpassed publishing opportunities within a multi-department
multi-institution grant-funded project. The postdoc will be encouraged to
build advanced technical skills, strengthen their research portfolios via
peer-reviewed publications, develop leadership skills by mentoring
students, and gain expertise in authoring collaborative grant proposals.

Required
(1) Ph.D. in Computer Science, Artificial Intelligence, or a related field
at the time of hire; (2) Research experience in advanced machine learning
techniques for sequential and hierarchical domains (e.g., probabilistic
graphical models, sequence tagging, deep learning) ; (3) Evidence of a
strong publication record in the aforementioned areas

Desired
(1) Research experience in one or more of the following research areas
(acoustic signal processing, automatic speech recognition, natural language
understanding, discourse modeling) ; (2) Experience working on
interdisciplinary projects and/or on educational research; (3) Experience
mentoring graduate and undergraduate students

Job Details
One year position (providing renewal based on performance during a
probationary period). Extension to a second year based on performance and
availability of funds.

Desired start date is April 1, 2015. However, start date is negotiable.

Competitive salary with benefits commensurate with qualifications.


How to Apply
Applicants should email (1) cover letter, (2) current CV, and (3) name,
title, and contact information of three references as a single PDF document
to Kristopher Kopp (kristopherkopp@xxxxxxxxx). Inquires may be addressed to
Sidney D’Mello (sdmello@xxxxxx) and Andrew Olney (aolney@xxxxxxxxxxx).

About the University of Notre Dame
The University of Notre Dame is a widely recognized and respected
university in the U.S. It is one of the few universities to consistently
rank in the top 25 in the U.S. News & World Report survey of America's best
colleges. The University is located in South Bend Indiana, a city with a
vibrant culture, affordable housing, excellent school systems, and within
easy driving distance of Chicago and Lake Michigan. Further information on
the Computer Science department can be found at http://cse.nd.edu/.
[edm-announce] Postdoc in Advanced Machine Learning (with an Emphasis on NLP) at Notre Dame Computer Science Department

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