The Information Systems Group in Oxford has positions
available starting September 2010 on the project "Query-Driven
Data Acquisition From Web-based Data Sources", funded by the UK's
Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council.
The project will look at federated querying of web sources,
using a mix of techniques from database theory, logic, and
reinforcement learning.
The post-doc position will pay approximately 30,000 pounds, and will run
for a minimum of 3 years. The ideal candidate would be 2-4 years passed
their Ph.D., with a strong background in reinforcement learning. Earlier
start dates are possible for this position.
Studentships are funded at the EU rate (non-EU candidates can apply, but
may require additional funding sources), and include a stipend of around
13,000 pounds. Candidates should have a
strong background in theoretical computer science and a familiarity with
mathematical logic.
Further details of the positions will be available at the time of the
formal announcement, which will take place in January of 2010. Please send
informal enquiries to michael.benedikt@comlab.ox.ac.uk
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