The School of Informatics invites applications from candidates of international standing for three appointments at the level of either Reader or Lecturer. Outstanding candidates in all the following areas are invited to apply: Algorithms; Cognitive Systems; Computer Vision, Graphics and Robotics; Computing Systems Architecture; Knowledge Representation and Reasoning; Machine Learning and Probabilistic Modelling; and Software Engineering. [The Lecturer and Reader posts are roughly equivalent to US Assistant and Associate Professor levels.]
We invite applicants from all areas of machine learning and probabilistic modelling. We have particular interest in probabilistic graphical models, learning applied to computer vision, and data mining of complex data types. Research in machine learning and probabilistic modelling occurs in many areas of the School, with the Institute for Adaptive and Neural Computation acting as a hub for these activities. These research activities are supported by collaborations within and outwith the university, for example with the Department of Child Life and Health (condition monitoring on premature babies) and with the Royal Observatory of Edinburgh (astronomical data mining). Informal enquiries with regard to Machine Learning and Probabilistic Modelling may be made to Dr Chris Williams ([EMAIL PROTECTED]). Informatics at Edinburgh is one of the top-ranked departments in the United Kingdom. Candidates should demonstrate a world-class research record and both interest and ability in teaching. Candidates for a readership will be expected to demonstrate the ability to take on research leadership in their respective area. Informal enquiries to Bonnie Webber, +44 131 650 4190 ([EMAIL PROTECTED]) or to Michael Fourman, +44 131 650 2703 ([EMAIL PROTECTED]). Further information can be found at both http://www.informatics.ed.ac.uk/events/vacancies/ and http://www.jobs.ed.ac.uk/. Salary scale: Lecturer 20,470 - 32,537 pounds p.a. (under review) Reader 34,158 - 38,603 pounds p.a. (under review) Please quote Ref: 311616 Letters of application should include a curriculum vitae and the names and addresses of 3 referees. Please include fax numbers and email addresses for referees if possible. Applications should be addressed to Division of Informatics (c/o Ms. Eleanor Kerse), University of Edinburgh, and sent, to arrive not later than 23 August 2002, by post (80 South Bridge, Edinburgh EH1 1HN, UK), fax (+44 (0)131 650 6516), or email ([EMAIL PROTECTED]). Applications can be made on-line through http://www.jobs.ed.ac.uk/. Closing date: 23 August 2002 Dr Chris Williams [EMAIL PROTECTED] Institute for Adaptive and Neural Computation Division of Informatics, University of Edinburgh 5 Forrest Hill, Edinburgh EH1 2QL, Scotland, UK fax: +44 131 650 6899 tel: (direct) +44 131 651 1212 (department switchboard) +44 131 650 3090 http://www.dai.ed.ac.uk/homes/ckiw/
