Two 3 years Ph.D. fellowships supported by the European Commission are
available starting on January 2006 with the Machine learning and Neural
Networks group at the Università degli Studi di Firenze under the
supervision of Prof. Paolo Frasconi.
The research project, part of the EU funded BIOPTRAIN program, aims at
designing new machine learning algorithms for the analysis of
bioinformatics data. Applications of particular interest include
prediction of protein structure, protein biochemical properties,
protein function, biological activity of molecules, and the modeling of
biological pathways. Special emphasis will be given to learning
algorithms for sequential, structured and relational data,
probabilistic and logical representations, kernel machines, recursive
neural networks.
The ideal candidate will have a master's degree (or equivalent) with a
background in one of the following areas: computer science, chemistry,
physics, biology, or statistics. Knowledge of fundamental aspects of
computer science (algorithms and data structures, discrete mathematics,
programming languages) is required. Previous knowledge of artificial
intelligence, statistics, or bioinformatics is highly desirable.
Fellows will be recruited under an employment contract and will benefit
from travel and mobility allowances. Additional details about these
highly prestigious positions (in particular, salary and eligibility)
can be found in the EST Handbook (available at
ftp://ftp.cordis.lu/pub/fp6/docs/calls/mariecurie-action/
handbook_est_200401_en_pdf.zip). Women in particular are invited to
apply. If several applicants have approximately equivalent
qualifications, EU rules on equal opportunities will be applied.
Applications should include your CV, a one-page statement of your
research interests and motivations for pursuing Ph.D. studies, and
contact information (including email addresses) for at least two
references.
Please send your application preferably by email to bioptrain AT dsi
DOT unifi DOT it (using PDF or plain text for your attachments) of by
surface mail to:
Prof. Paolo Frasconi
Dipartimento di Sistemi e Informatica, Università di Firenze
Via di Santa Marta 3
50139 Firenze, Italy
The deadline for applications is August 1st 2005. Selected finalists
will be asked to participate in an interview.
Further details about BIOPTRAIN on http://bioptrain.org
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