Faculty Positions at the University of Edinburgh

[Chris Williams]

The School of Informatics invites applications from candidates of
international standing for three appointments at the level of either
Reader or Lecturer. Outstanding candidates in all the following areas
are invited to apply: Algorithms; Cognitive Systems; Computer Vision,
Graphics and Robotics; Computing Systems Architecture; Knowledge
Representation and Reasoning; Machine Learning and Probabilistic
Modelling; and Software Engineering. [The Lecturer and Reader posts
are roughly equivalent to US Assistant and Associate Professor
levels.]

We invite applicants from all areas of machine learning and
probabilistic modelling. We have particular interest in probabilistic
graphical models, learning applied to computer vision, and data mining
of complex data types.  Research in machine learning and probabilistic
modelling occurs in many areas of the School, with the Institute for
Adaptive and Neural Computation acting as a hub for these
activities. These research activities are supported by collaborations
within and outwith the university, for example with the Department of
Child Life and Health (condition monitoring on premature babies) and
with the Royal Observatory of Edinburgh (astronomical data mining).
Informal enquiries with regard to Machine Learning and Probabilistic
Modelling may be made to Dr Chris Williams (c.k.i.williams at ed.ac.uk).


Informatics at Edinburgh is one of the top-ranked departments in the
United Kingdom. Candidates should demonstrate a world-class research
record and both interest and ability in teaching. Candidates for a
readership will be expected to demonstrate the ability to take on
research leadership in their respective area.

Informal enquiries to Bonnie Webber, +44 131 650 4190
(bonnie.webber at ed.ac.uk) or to Michael Fourman, +44 131 650 2703
(hod at informatics.ed.ac.uk). Further information can be found at
both http://www.informatics.ed.ac.uk/events/vacancies/ and
http://www.jobs.ed.ac.uk/.

Salary scale: Lecturer  20,470 - 32,537 pounds p.a. (under review)
              Reader 34,158 - 38,603 pounds p.a. (under review)

Please quote Ref: 311616

Letters of application should include a curriculum vitae and the
names and addresses of 3 referees.  Please include fax numbers and
email addresses for referees if possible.  Applications should be
addressed to Division of Informatics (c/o Ms. Eleanor Kerse), University
of Edinburgh, and sent, to arrive not later than 23 August 2002, by post
(80 South Bridge, Edinburgh EH1 1HN, UK), fax (+44 (0)131 650 6516),
or email (hod at informatics.ed.ac.uk). Applications
can be made on-line through http://www.jobs.ed.ac.uk/.

Closing date: 23 August 2002

Dr Chris Williams                                         ckiw at dai.ed.ac.uk
Institute for Adaptive and Neural Computation
Division of Informatics, University of Edinburgh
5 Forrest Hill, Edinburgh EH1 2QL, Scotland, UK      fax: +44 131 650 6899
tel: (direct) +44 131 651 1212  (department switchboard)  +44 131 650 3090
http://www.dai.ed.ac.uk/homes/ckiw/