Postdoc position in machine learning at the University of Washington

[Gang Luo Utah]

The University of Washington has a postdoc position opening in machine learning. The postdoctoral fellow will work on automatic machine learning model selection and automatically explaining machine learning classification / prediction results.

 

Candidates should have a PhD in machine learning from computer science or related areas, be proficient in Java programming, and be familiar with Weka source code. Experience with Spark/Hadoop is a plus.

 

The initial appointment is for one year with the expectation of extension given satisfactory performance. Applications will be reviewed until the position is filled. Applicants should send a CV (listing programming skills, publications, and a list of 3 or so research references) and statement of research interests to Gang Luo (luogang at uw dot edu) in the Department of Biomedical Informatics and Medical Education, School of Medicine.

 

The Luo lab is located near the city center of Seattle. The University of Washington, and the Seattle area in general, has an excellent community and programs in computer science, medical informatics, and related fields.