Job available

[Melanie Mitchell]

                           JOB AVAILABLE: 
      INTERVAL RESEARCH POSTDOCTORAL FELLOWSHIP IN ADAPTIVE COMPUTATION 
                       AT THE SANTA FE INSTITUTE

The Santa Fe Institute has an opening for a Postdoctoral Fellow in
Adaptive Computation beginning in September, 1994.  The position is
sponsored by Interval Research Corporation.  The fellowship will last
for one-to-two years.

The Institute's research program is devoted to the study of complex
systems, especially complex adaptive systems.  SFI's Adaptive
Computation program is an interdisciplinary effort focusing on
computational aspects of the study of complex adaptive systems. Its
purpose is to make fundamental progress on issues in computer science
that are related to complex adaptive systems, and to export the
results to researchers in other fields.  These issues include both
computational models of complex adaptive systems and theory and
application of adaptive algorithms inspired by natural systems.

Systems and techniques currently under study at the Santa Fe Institute
include genetic algorithms, classifier systems, neural networks, and
other adaptive computation techniques; the immune system; biomolecular
sequence and structure; the origin of life; artificial life; models of
evolution; the physics of information; nonlinear modeling and
prediction; the economy; and others.

Candidates should have a Ph.D. (or expect to receive one before
September, 1994) and should have backgrounds in computer science,
mathematics, economics, theoretical physics or chemistry, game theory,
cognitive science, theoretical biology, dynamical systems theory, or
related fields.  A strong background in computational approaches is
essential, as is an interest in interdisciplinary work.  Evidence of
these interests, in the form of previous research experience and
publications, is helpful.

Applicants should submit a curriculum vitae, list of publications, and
statement of research interests, and arrange for three letters of
recommendation to be sent.  Incomplete applications will not be
processed.

All application materials must be received by April 15, 1994.
Decisions will be made in early May.

Send applications to: Interval Research Postdoctoral Committee, 
Santa Fe Institute, 1660 Old Pecos Trail, Suite A, Santa Fe, New Mexico
87501.  Applications or inquiries may also be sent by electronic mail
to: postdoc at santafe.edu.  SFI is an equal opportunity employer.