Postdoc Position in Data and Network Sciences

A postdoctoral position is available for an outstanding individual to conduct research at the intersection of data and network sciences. The project involves research on network embedding, models of networked phenomena that are both predictive and descriptive, and enhancing incomplete networks. 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 data mining and machine learning.

· Experience working with complex networks.

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

Start date: January 9, 2017

Salary: Commensurate with experience.

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

Deadline: The initial review date is November 15, 2016 (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 "[DNSci Postdoc]" at the beginning of your subject line.

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