PhD student position in computer science (social network analysis), Constance (Germany)

The Department of Computer and Information Science at the University of Konstanz offers a position for a PhD Student /Research Assistant in Computer Science (Salary Scale 13 TV-L /100 %) in the Social Network Analysis Group led by Jun.-Prof. Dr. Steffen Rendle.

The position is available immediately, for a duration of up to 3 years with the possibility for an extension. In principle, this position could be divided into two half-time positions. The successful candidate will conduct research in the fields of machine learning and data mining. Candidates must hold a Diploma /Master degree in computer science, statistics or a related area, and must have a very good knowledge in at least one of the fields 'Machine learning', 'Data mining' or 'Computational statistics'.

Applications received by January 31st, 2013 will receive full consideration: however, the search will remain open until the position is filled. More information is available on our website: http://www.informatik.uni-konstanz.de/rendle/joboffer/.