The Georgen Institute forData
Science (https://www.rochester.edu/data-science/index.html)
at the University of Rochester has an opening for an exceptional candidate
at the Postdoctoral level. The candidate will work jointly in the groups of
Prof. Ehsan Hoque at the Department of Computer Science and Prof. Gourab
Ghoshal at the Department of Physics and Astronomy. Profs. Hoque and Ghoshal
are focused on a number of Big Data related projects at the intersection of
Network Science, Human Computer Interaction, Computational Social Science
and Affective Computing. The ideal candidate should have a PhD in Computer
Science, Physics, Applied Mathematics or a closely related field. Priority
will be accorded to those with experience parsing large-scale datasets,
simulation and analytical modeling of Complex Systems as well as a stated
interest in Complex Networks and Data Science. Candidates with prior
experience and strong interest in research intersecting multiple disciplines
are strongly encouraged to apply.
Appointments will be for one year and subject to renewal contingent on
performance.
Applications may be submitted by
email to mehoque AT {cs dot rochester dot edu} or gghoshal AT {pas dot
rochester dot edu} and must include 1) name —Postdoc in the subject heading
2) two to three letters of recommendation submitted separately by the letter
writers 3) CV with publications and 4) a brief statement outlining your
research interests.
About University of Rochester:
The University of Rochester is a private, Tier I research
institution located in western New York State. It consistently ranks among the
top 30 institutions, both public and private, in federal funding for research
and development.
The University of Rochester has a strong commitment to
diversity and actively encourages applications from candidates from groups
underrepresented in higher education. The University is an Equal Opportunity
Employer.
