Connectionists: full professor stochastics/machine learning/comp.neuroscience Radboud University Nijmegen

[Bert Kappen]

Radboud University Nijmegen
Faculty of Science

We invite applications for a position of Professor of Stochastics
(Hoogleraar Stochastiek) (1.0 fte) with preference for specializations
with connections to theoretical neuroscience.  The Faculty of Science
consists of seven research institutes covering the natural sciences,
mathematics, and computer science. Mathematics is part of the Institute
for Mathemat- ics, Astrophysics and Particle Physics (IMAPP) and consists
of three research groups: Mathematical Physics, Algebra and Logic, and
Stochastics. In the past Stochastics has been oriented towards ^Lnance
but retirement makes a change of direction possible. The university has
considerable strength in neuroscience research that the new professor
could connect to. In this respect, the research at the Donders Center
for Neuroscience is par- ticularly relevant.  Job description Major
tasks of the appointed professor will be to de^Lne the direction of
research in stochastics, attract funding, and build up a research group.
The professor will be responsible for the teaching program in probability
and statistics within our B.Sc. and M.Sc. programs in mathematics,
including the development of a new stochastics track at the Master's
level. The ability to represent IMAPP towards other institutes inside
and outside the faculty, including the international level, is also
an important asset. Last but not least, the successful candidate is
expected to actively and enthusiastically participate in the outreach
ert of the department directed at both pupils and the general public.
For a highly motivated and promising candidate close to having
successfulcient credentials for a professorship, an appointment at a
lower level with tracking towards the professor- ship may be considered.
Qualifications excellence in research, evidenced by the publication
record
and invitations to speak at major conferences excellence in teaching,
as evidenced by student evaluations and peer reviews good leadership
and communication skills ability to obtain external funding

Terms of employment
This announcement is for a permanent position of full professor at 1.0
fte. The position is open and may be ^Llled immediately. The salary will
be be- tween  4,803 and 6,995 gross per month on a full time basis,
depending on quali^Lcations and experience. Conditions are based on the
Collective Employement Agreement of the Dutch Universities.  Recently a
female professor in Mathematics has been appointed at Radboud University.
We are committed to increasing participation of women in science and
applications from female candidates are particularly encouraged.

For additional information please contact Mai Gehrke, e-mail:
mgehrke at math.ru.nl, tel. +31 (0)24 365-3220 or Erik Koelink, e-mail:
e.koelink at math.ru.nl, tel. +31 (0)24 365-2597.

How to apply
The application, with reference to vacancy number 62.27.08, should include
a letter of application, curriculum vitae, and contact details of at
least three references. It can be sent by e-mail to pz at science.ru.nl or
by post to:

FNWI Personeel en Organisatie
attn. mevr. Marielle Nelemans
Postbus 9010
6500 GL Nijmegen
The Netherlands

Applications will be accepted until the position is filled. To ensure
full consideration, applications must be received by November 3, 2008.



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Prof. dr. H.J. Kappen         SNN     Radboud University Nijmegen
URL: www.snn.ru.nl/~bertk             The Netherlands			
tel: +31 24 3614241                   fax: +31 24 3541435
B.Kappen at science.ru.nl                mobile: +31 6 520 78 210