Vacancy: Postdoctoral Fellow in Social Network Analysis

The University of Tartu is a leading research-intensive university in the Baltics. In collaboration with ten technology vendors and user organizations in the region, the University has recently established a Competence Centre in Software Technology & Applications. The mission of this centre is to conduct industry-focused research with the aim to develop leading-edge solutions in the fields of data mining and software and services engineering.

In this context, expressions of interest are sought for a Postdoctoral Researcher position in the field of very large social network analysis. The successful candidate will have a PhD in a relevant field and a promising publication track record. Applicants who are in the process of defending their PhD thesis may apply. Experience in research projects with industry and experience in supervision of junior researchers (research assistants, Masters and/or PhD students) is a plus. The successful candidate will work in a project involving Skype Technologies, which aims at developing and applying scalable techniques to analyze social networks consisting of billions of connections.

The position will be fixed-term for two years. The salary range will be competitive by international standards. The starting date is negotiable.

Practical information for expatriate researchers in Estonia can be found at: http://www.smartestonia.ee

Inquiries and expressions of interest (including research statement, CV and list of publications) should be sent by e-mail to Prof. Marlon Dumas (marlon.dumas [ät] ut.ee). Expressions of interest will be assessed starting from 15 January 2010.