Connectionists: PostDoc in Dimensionality Reduction and Information Visualization at UCLouvain (Belgium)

[John Lee]

The Université catholique de Louvain invites applications for a 2-year 
postdoctoral position in Machine Learning/Information Visualisation, 
beginning July 1, 2013.

The visual interpretation of data is an essential step to guide any 
further processing or decision making. Data visualization is tackled 
independently from two different angles in the scientific community. The 
domain of machine learning addresses mainly statistical, mathematical, 
and algorithmic aspects with dimensionality reduction (DR) techniques, 
whereas the field of information visualization focuses on the 
interaction with the user (man-computer interface, visual efficacy, 
user-friendliness). In this context, the project aims at bridging the 
two approaches. More specifically, the project intends to import the 
concepts of interactivity and controllability from the field of 
information visualization and to integrate them in advanced DR 
techniques in order to improve their acceptance by users and broaden 
their range of application.

The successful applicant will hold a Ph.D. degree delivered not earlier 
than July 1, 2007, and must not have the Belgian nationality. In 
addition, the candidate must not have lived in Belgium for more than 2 
years since July 1, 2010. The net salary after deduction of taxes and 
social security is about 26000 euros per year, or more, depending on 
seniority.

Applicants should be knowledgeable in machine learning, data mining, 
information visualisation, with a particular interest in manifold 
learning, dimensionality reduction and information retrieval. Applicants 
should have a strong background in computer science and applied mathematics.

A working knowledge of English language is mandatory. French is an 
optional asset.

Working location will be Louvain-la-Neuve, a lively pedestrian town in 
the suburbs of Brussels, where most of the Université catholique de 
Louvain is located. The work will be carried out in collaboration with 
Profs. John A. Lee 
(http://scholar.google.be/citations?user=ZopTupcAAAAJ) and Michel 
Verleysen (http://perso.uclouvain.be/michel.verleysen/), in the ICTEAM 
institute (http://www.uclouvain.be/en-icteam.html).

Application procedure: Interested individuals should send a CV, a brief 
statement of research and development interests (max. 1 page), and the 
names and contact details of two references by e-mail to John Lee 
(john.lee at uclouvain.be) with subject "Postdoc DRedVis".

Candidates interested should send their application before March 15th, 
2013; we reserve the right to accept late applications. The position 
will be available for an initial period of 1 year, with possible 
one-year extension after mid-term evaluation.

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John A. Lee, PhD, FNRS Research Associate
Université catholique de Louvain
Molecular Imaging, Radiotherapy, and Oncology
Avenue Hippocrate 55 box B1.54.07
B-1200 Bruxelles, Belgium
Tel.  +32 2 7649528
Email john.lee at uclouvain.be