Connectionists: University of Washington: Joint Faculty Positions in Statistics and Computer Science & Engineering

[Carlos Guestrin]

Dear Colleagues,

I would like to bring this faculty search to your attention.  Recent hires
at UW in the area of machine learning, as well as a new PhD track on Big
Data and a new NSF IGERT have given momentum to a growing effort and
commitment to build a core expertise in this area.  The goal of these
positions is to continue to strengthen the bridge between the highly-ranked
Statistics and Computer Science & Engineering Departments at UW.  The
positions are open-rank, with appointments as Assistant Professor,
Associate Professor, or Professor commensurate with the candidate’s
qualifications.

Please forward this email as appropriate.

Thank you,

Carlos Guestrin
Amazon Professor of Machine Learning
University of Washington

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** Joint Faculty Positions in Statistics and Computer Science & Engineering
**

The Provost of the University of Washington has launched a major effort
focused on Data-Driven Discovery, with a commitment to hire several new
faculty in this area.  In support of this effort, we are seeking candidates
for one open-rank tenured or tenure-track faculty position jointly in the
Department of Computer Science & Engineering and the Department of
Statistics at the University of Washington. This position will be a
full-time joint appointment in both departments with precise percentages as
appropriate for the candidate.  The new faculty will also participate in
the UW eScience Institute.

We encourage applications from exceptional candidates at the intersection
of computer science and statistics, with a particular focus on machine
learning and large-scale statistical analysis.  We expect candidates to
have a strong commitment to both research and teaching.  The joint position
will be primarily focused on hires at the Assistant Professor or Associate
Professor levels although individuals at senior ranks with exceptional
credentials may be considered.  Applicants must have earned a PhD, or
foreign equivalent, by the date of appointment.  All University of
Washington faculty engage in teaching, research and service.

The CSE and Stat departments are located less than 5 minutes apart on the
Seattle campus, enabling cross department collaborations and initiatives.
 The Seattle area is particularly attractive given the presence of
significant industrial research laboratories, a vibrant technology-driven
entrepreneurial community, and spectacular natural beauty.


* Application Instructions

Please apply online at https://statcse.cs.washington.edu/apply  with a
letter of application, a complete curriculum vitae, a statement of research
and teaching interests, and the names of at least four references. The
review of applications will start on November 15, 2013, and those received
by January 15, 2014, will be given priority consideration.  Open positions
are contingent on funding.

The University of Washington was awarded an Alfred P. Sloan Award for
Faculty Career Flexibility in 2006.  In addition, the University of
Washington is a recipient of a National Science Foundation ADVANCE
Institutional Transformation Award to increase the participation of women
in academic science and engineering careers.  We are building a culturally
diverse faculty and encourage applications from women and minority
candidates. The University of Washington is an affirmative action, equal
opportunity employer.
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