4 Positions for Ph.D. RAships and/or Postdocs at Darmstadt

[Thomas Hofmann]

The Computer Science Department of the Technical University of Darmstadt
invites applications for four (4) positions as Research Assistants
(Wissenschaftliche Mitarbeiter/innen). We are particularly looking for
applicants with interest in one or more of the following areas:

* Theory, methods and applications of Machine Learning
* Intelligent Information Retrieval and innovative search engines
* Natural language understanding
* Methods and principles of Data Mining
* Reasoning, knowledge representation and probabilistic inference
* Artificial Neural Networks

We offer an excellent hardware and software equipment and the prospect
to work on cutting-edge research projects in a dynamic and
international research team. Opportunity to work towards a
Ph.D. degree will be provided.  Applicants are expected to contribute
to the teaching assignments and research projects of the group.

Rank & Salary: The salary level is determined according to the BAT
(Bundes-Angestellten-Tarif) scale (BAT IIa). Positions are initially
for three years with a possible further extension.=20

Qualifications: degree (Diplom, Bachelor or Masters) in computer
science or a neighboring discipline is required; good knowledge in
software development and programming.

Positions available: starting February 1st 2005

Closing date: January 15th 2005

Application: Applications should include the standard applications
documents such as curriculum vitae, copies of the relevant university
certificates (Diploma, Bachelor, or Master), list of publications, and
statement of research interests. Please send your application to:=20

	Dekan des Fachbereiches 20,=20
	Position #270
	Hochschulstra=DFe 10
	64289 Darmstadt, Germany

The Technical University of Darmstadt is an equal opportunities
employer.

Women and disabled candidates are especially encouraged to apply.
Applications should be accompanied by the standard application
documents including letter of application, curriculum vitae, exam
certificates and references.