[DMANET] Post-doc Fellowship: Center for Science of Information (CSoI)

Position Description:
The Center for Science of Information (CSoI) invites nominations and
applications for its CSoI Research Fellows program. The Fellows
program seeks to identify and groom intellectual leaders to shape the
emerging field of Science of Information and its diverse applications.
The program provides opportunities for dynamic individuals to interact
with premier research groups and individuals worldwide. Researchers in
the Center for Science on Information have received the top awards in
their fields (Rolf Nevanlinna Prize, Nobel Prize, Claude Shannon
Award, and the Alan Turing Award). Research fellows will have
opportunities to work in an enriching interdisciplinary environment,
with significant potential for broad impact in terms of technology
development, industry involvement, and educational initiatives.
Successful candidates are expected to work with Center Researchers at
two or more of the participating institutions. Fellows are appointed
for an initial term of one year, and may be extended contingent on
satisfactory performance.

Qualifications:
• Candidate must have received a Ph.D. degree in a field related
to the Science of Information within the past five years from an
accredited college or university.
• Candidates must have a track record of research contributions
in information theory and/or associated areas related to the research
agenda of the Center.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.

How to Apply: Applications should include:
• A complete CV including education, employment history, and publications;
• Statement of research interests, along with a short list of
possible CSoI faculty they would be interested in working with; and
• Names and contact information of at least three references

Please email nominations or applications to:
Search Committee Chair
CSoI Research Fellows Program
csoi@soihub.org

Applications will be accepted until Fellows have been selected.
Review of applications will begin March 15, 2013.

About the Center for Science of Information:
CSoI is a NSF-funded Science and Technology Center (STC) whose mission
is to advance science and technology through a new quantitative
understanding of the representation, communication, and processing of
information in biological, physical, social, and engineered systems.
The Center is a collaboration among computer scientists,
mathematicians, engineers, biologists, and economists at several
institutions including: Bryn Mawr, Howard, MIT, Princeton, Purdue,
Stanford, Texas A&M, UC-Berkeley, UC-San Diego, and UIUC. Please
visit the CSoI website for more information about the Center and
current research activities: http://www.soihub.org

The Center for Science of Information (CSoI) is committed to diversity
and equality of opportunity. Applications from women, minorities, and
persons with disabilities are encouraged.
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