Two Post-Doctoral Positions in Algorithms and Machine Learning (Aalto University, Helsinki)

Two Post-Doctoral Positions in Algorithms and Machine Learning
(Aalto University, Helsinki)

The Department of Information and Computer Science at Aalto University in Espoo/Helsinki, Finland, pursues research on advanced computational methods for modelling, analysing, and solving complex tasks in technology and science. The research aims at the development of fundamental computer science methods for the analysis of large and high-dimensional data sets, and for the modelling and design of complex software, networking and other computational systems.

The appointment for two postdoctoral positions is for a fixed term of two (2) years. We expect the applicants to have a PhD degree (or close to completing one) in computer science, mathematics or statistics, with an excellent publication record. We expect solid research experience in one or more of the following fields:

- Algorithm theory
- Supervised machine learning
- Kernel methods
- Large-scale optimization
- Parsimonious modeling

Excellent technical and communications skills are required. Good command of English is a necessary prerequisite. In addition to research work, a postdoctoral researcher is expected to participate in the supervision of students and teaching related to their research topic.

Successful candidates will join Algorithmic Data Analysis Centre of Excellence in research teams lead by Professor Juho Rousu (Machine learning, kernel methods), Petteri Kaski (Algorithm theory) and Chief Research Scientist Jaakko Hollmen (Parsimonious modeling) to conduct high-quality research according to their research plan. The starting times for the positions are negotiable.

The salary level for a starting postdoctoral researcher at the Aalto ICS Department is typically, depending on experience and qualifications, between 3200 and 3600 EUR per month according to the salary system applied in Aalto University. The contract includes occupational health services and Finland has a comprehensive social security system.

Deadline for applications is October 31, 2012.

Further information & application procedure:

http://www.aalto.fi/en/current/jobs/teaching_and_research/algodan_postdocs/



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Petteri Kaski, Academy Research Fellow, Assistant Professor, D.Sc.(Tech.)
HIIT & Department of Information and Computer Science, Aalto University
PO Box 15400, FI-00076 Aalto, FINLAND
petteri.kaski@aalto.fi, http://users.ics.aalto.fi/pkaski, +358 9 470 23260