Graduate Research Positions

[Melanie Mitchell]

I have openings for two graduate research assistants to work on a
computer model of analogy-making between visual images.  This work
will build on the "Copycat" model of Hofstadter and Mitchell and will
incorporate other approaches to high-level perception and image
understanding, including those inspired by the field of "complex
adaptive systems".

More information about the project can be found at
http://www.santafe.edu/~mm/analogy-vision.html. 

A recent paper describing the Copycat model, "Analogy-making as a
complex adaptive system", can be downloaded from
http://www.santafe.edu/~mm/paper-abstracts.html#amcas. 

Applicants must be willing to pursue a graduate degree in Computer
Science and Engineering at the OGI School of Science and Engineering,
Oregon Health & Science University, near Portland, Oregon, where I
will be joining the faculty.  The department web pages can be found at
http://www.cse.ogi.edu.

Proficiency in C, C++, or another high-level programming language is
required.  Background in cognitive science, psychology, computer
science, mathematics, image processing and computer vision, and/or
biology would be helpful.  The assistanceship will cover tuition and
stipend.

To apply, send a resume with your research interests, list of relevant
course work or experience, programming experience and languages, and
any other information you think would be relevant, and the names and
contact information of at least two professors or scientists who will
act as references.  Please send this information in electronic form to
mm at santafe.edu. 

Applications will be considered until the positions are filled.
Students of any nationality may apply.  OGI is an equal opportunity
employer and particularly welcomes applications from women and
minority candidates.

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Melanie Mitchell
Associate Professor 
Department of Computer Science and Engineering
OGI School of Science & Engineering
Oregon Health & Science University
20000 NW Walker Road 
Beaverton, OR 97006
E-mail: mm at santafe.edu