********** Position Announcement **********
RESEARCH FELLOWSHIP IN MACHINE LEARNING
Clinical Decision Systems Group
Medical Informatics Program
National University of Singapore
Applications are invited for a RESEARCH FELLOW position in the
Clinical Decision Systems Group of the Medical Informatics Program at
the National University of Singapore (NUS). The position is tenable at
the Department of Computer Science, School of Computing.
The Medical Informatics Program is a multi-disciplinary research
initiative involving participation from various Faculties and Research
Institutes at NUS, as well as local and international institutions and
hospitals. The Program aims to undertake basic and applied R&D, and to
establish a foundation for a center of excellence in medical
informatics in Singapore and the Asian-Pacific region.
Current research focus of the Clinical Decision Systems Group includes
the following areas:
* Automated decision making over time and under uncertainty
* Machine learning from large medical databases
* Knowledge acquisition from multiple knowledge sources
* Time-critical dynamic decision modeling
Academic staff and collaborators of the Clinical Decision Systems
Group include computer scientists, engineers, and medical doctors at
NUS, National University Hospital, Singapore General Hospital, Tan
Tock Seng Hospital in Singapore, and University of Pittsburgh,
University of Wisconsin, Milwalkee, Boston Children's Hospital/Harvard
Medical School, and Johns Hopkins Hospital in the USA.
Candidates for the position should have a Ph.D. in computer science or
related disciplines. Strong background in probabilistic reasoning,
artificial intelligence, decision theory, and statistics
required. Background in machine learning, database, network computing,
and medical informatics desirable.
The appointment is initially tenable for one year; renewal is
possible. The appointee will participate in one or more on-going
projects.
Gross monthly emoluments are as follow (S$1.7 = US$1)
Research Fellow - S$3270 to S$6190
The commencing salary will depend on the candidate's qualifications,
experience and level of appointment. Leave and medical benefits will
be provided.
Please forward your resume and enquiries by August 31, 1999 to:
Dr. Leong, Tze-Yun
Medical Computing Laboratory
School of Computing
National University of Singapore
Lower Kent Ridge Road
Singapore 119260
Tel: +65 874-6519
Fax: +65 779-4580
Email: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
OR
Dr. Poh, Kim-Leng
Department of Industrial and Systems Engineering
National University of Singapore
10 Kent Ridge Crescent
Singapore 119260
Tel: +65 874-2193
Fax: +65 777-1434
Email: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
** Only shortlisted candidates will be notified. **