Postdoctoral Researcher Position in Very Large Social Network Analysis
Software Technology and Applications Competence Centre
University of Tartu, Estonia
The University of Tartu is a leading research-intensive university in
the Baltics. In collaboration with ten technology vendors and user
organizations in the region, the University has recently established a
Competence Centre on Software Technology & Applications.
The mission of this centre is to conduct industry-focused research with
the aim to develop leading-edge solutions in the fields of data mining
and software and services engineering.
In this context, expressions of interest are sought for a Postdoctoral
Researcher position in the field of very large social network analysis.
The successful candidate will have a PhD in a relevant field and a
promising publication track record. Applicants who are in the process of
defending their PhD thesis may apply. Experience in research projects
with industry and experience in supervision of junior researchers (research
assistants, Masters and/or PhD students) is a plus. The successful
candidate will work in a project involving Skype Technologies, which
aims at developing and applying scalable techniques to analyze social
networks consisting of billions of connections.
The position will be fixed-term for two years. The salary range will be
competitive by international standards. The starting date is negotiable.
Practical information for expatriate researchers in Estonia can be
found HERE
Inquiries and expressions of interest (including research statement,
CV and list of publications) should be sent by e-mail to Prof. Marlon
Dumas (marlon.dumas [at] ut.ee). Expressions of interest will be
assessed
starting from 15 January 2010.
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