Ph.D. Student Position at OGI

[Melanie Mitchell]

Dear Connectionists, 

The following position announcement is for research on combining
evolutionary computation methods with other machine learning methods,
as applied to image processing.  Persons with neural network
experience are strongly encouraged to apply.

I have an opening for one graduate research assistant to work on a
project applying machine learning methods, including evolutionary
algorithms, to image analysis.  The applications will be primarily in
biomedical domains.  Two major aspects of the research will be (1) how
to best combine different machine learning methods and (2) how to
automatically incorporate prior knowledge and contextual information
in image analysis.

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

Proficiency in C, C++, Java, or another high-level programming
language is required.  Background in machine learning, evolutionary
computation, image processing and/or computer vision is highly
desirable.  The assistantship 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
Melanie Mitchell at the e-mail address above.

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

OGI is located 12 miles west of downtown Portland.  Portland offers a
superb quality of life, with extensive cultural amenities and
spectacular natural surroundings, including close proximity to
mountains, beaches, and wilderness areas.

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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