Connectionists: Open research positions (1Postdoc + 2PhDs)

[Hamid Bouchachia]

The Department of Computing at Bournemouth University (United Kingdom) has 1 Postdoc  and 2 PhD positions in the area of Machine Learning for Big Data. These positions are part of the EU-funded H2020 project PROTEUS: Scalable online machine learning for predictive analytics and real-time interactive visualization (PROTEUS)<http://www.proteus-bigdata.com/> [http://www.proteus-bigdata.com/] which explores the development of original research on online machine learning for Big Data.  PROTEUS investigation and development results will be evaluated and validated in an industrial setting on-site provided by the world largest steel producer, ArcelorMittal - Spain.  In a nutshell PROTEUS aims at developing:

−      New strategies for real-time hybrid computation, batch data and data streams.

−      Real-time scalable machine learning for massive, high-velocity and complex data streams

−      Real-time interactive visual analytics for Big Data.

−      Targeted implementation of the algorithms for Apache Flink.

−      Real-world industrial validation of the project outcome.
We are seeking talented and enthusiastic candidates with excellent analytical, communication and scientific writing skills. Candidates must have strong analytical background in Machine Learning and Data Mining, preferably in online (supervised and unsupervised) learning applied to data streams. They also need to have very good Java/Scala programming skills, and good experience with Big Data streaming platforms and the associated computing models.
It is expected that the postdoc applicants hold (or close to accomplish) a PhD degree and should have an excellent publication record in the areas of interest. The PhD candidates on the other hand must hold a University degree (MSc) in Machine Learning, (Applied) Mathematics, Statistics, Computer science or Engineering and are expected to demonstrate outstanding qualities and be motivated to complete their PhD in 3 years. An IELTS score of 6.5 minimum (or equivalent) is essential for candidates for whom English is not the first language.
The selected candidates are expected to contribute to the generic research and the related publication activities.

Terms of employment

−      For Postdoc:

o    The appointment is for 2 years

o    A gross salary of  £28695 (~ €40000) per year

−      For the PhD positions:

o    The appointment is for 3 years

o    A gross salary of £20198 (~€28000) per year. The registration fees are waived for 36 months

−      Great support for your personal development and career planning including skill development courses, summer schools, conference visits, etc.

−      A broad package of fringe benefits (e.g. health insurance, child daycare, excellent technical infrastructure and sports facilities).

Information and application
These posts are open to both EU and International candidates. Please direct your queries and application to the PI Dr Hamid Bouchachia (see contact at the footer). To apply, please send:

−    A letter motivating the application.

−    A detailed CV, including education, research experience and the list of publications (NB: For the postdoc the list of publications is mandatory).

−    Transcripts of academic records.

Application deadline

−      Postdoc: January 31th, 2016.

−      PhD:  December 15th, 2015

All the best,
Hamid

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Hamid/Abdelhamid Bouchachia, PhD
Associate Professor
Intelligent Information Processing Lab

Department of Computing
Faculty of Science & Technology
Bournemouth University
Fern Barrow, Poole, BH12 5BB
United Kingdom
Tel: +44 (0) 1202 962401
E-mail: abouchachia at bournemouth.ac.uk<mailto:abouchachia at bournemouth.ac.uk>
http://dec.bournemouth.ac.uk/~abouchachia/<http://dec.bournemouth.ac.uk/staff/hamid.bouchachia/>

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