Tenure track senior researcher at SNN University Nijmegen

[Bert Kappen]

Senior researcher position (tenure track) available at SNN, 
University of Nijmegen, the Netherlands. Extended deadline.

Background:
The group consists of 10 researchers and PhD students and conducts
theoretical and applied research on neural networks and Bayesian
methods. The group is part of the Laboratory of Biophysics which 
is involved in experimental brain science.

Recent research of the group has focused on theoretical description of
learning processes using the theory of stochastic processes and the
design of efficient learning rules for Boltzmann machines and other
graphical models using techniques from statistical mechanics; the
extraction of rules from data and the integration of knowledge and
data for modeling; the design of robust methods for confidence
estimation with neural networks. Applied research is conducted on
computer assisted medical diagnosis, music modeling, genetics and
time-series prediction tasks.

Since 1997, SNN Nijmegen has founded a company which sells 
commercial services and products in the field of neural networks, AI 
and statistics. For more information see http://www.smart-research.nl
and http://www.mbfys.kun.nl/SNN

Job specification:

SENIOR RESEARCHER (TENURE TRACK)
The tasks of the senior researcher will be to conduct independent
research in one of the above areas. In addition, it is expected that
the he/she will initiate novel research and will assist in the
supervision of PhD students.  The senior researcher should have a PhD
in physics, mathematics or computer science and a strong theoretical
background in neural networks.  The salary will be between Dfl. 5589
and Dfl. 7694 per month, depending on experience. The position is
available for 2 years with possible extension to 4 years. After 4
years, a permanent position is anticipated.

Applications:
Interested candidates should send a letter with a CV and list of
publications before november 1 2000 
to dr. H.J. Kappen, Stichting Neurale Netwerken, University
of Nijmegen, Geert Grooteplein 21, 6525 EZ Nijmegen. For information
contact dr. H.J. Kappen, +31 24 3614241.