Postdoc Position in Machine Learning and Network Science

A postdoctoral position is available for an outstanding individual to conduct research at the intersection of machine learning and network science. The project involves research on network embedding, representation learning, higher-order structures in networks, and the network completion problem. The mentor for this position is Professor Tina Eliassi-Rad at the Northeastern University’s Network Science Institute and College of Computer and Information Science in Boston, MA.

Qualifications:

· A recent Ph.D. in Computer Science, Network Science, Information Science, Statistics, or related fields.

· Expertise in machine learning and data mining.

· Experience working with complex networks.

· Strong programming skills in Python, C, MATLAB, or R.

Start date: January 8, 2018

Salary: Commensurate with experience.

Duration: One year with the possibility of renewal for a second year.

Deadline: The initial review date is November 15, 2017 (but sooner is better). Position will remain open until filled.

Application:

1. Please email a cover letter and your curriculum vitae to t.eliassirad@northeastern.edu as one single PDF file; and make sure to include the string "[MLNS Postdoc]" at the beginning of your subject line.

2. Arrange for two letters of recommendation to be sent directly to t.eliassirad@northeastern.edu.