Communications - February 2011

fied project, and selected publications through the website. Review of applications will begin Feb. 15, 2011 and continue until the position is filled.

The University of Oregon is an Equal Opportu-nity/Affirmative Action institution committed to cultural diversity and compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act.

The University of Oregon is committed to create a more inclusive and diverse institution and seeks candidates with demonstrated potential to contribute positively to its diverse community.

mentored to facilitate transition to an independent research career through opportunities to publish in top-tier conferences and journals, as well as opportunities to gain leadership experience through managing a research team working in an exciting and innovative area.

The research projects for the two positions are as follows:

Project B: The candidate in the area of machine learning and databases will be mentored by Professors Dejing Dou and Daniel Lowd. We are especially interested in a researcher who can work on projects at the interface between statistical machine learning and data management. Projects would involve developing novel machine learning algorithms and representations and designing scalable, reliable databases and web-based computing systems. Application areas include biomedical data mining, health care informatics, social network analysis, and information extraction from the web. Collaborations with other professors specializing in high performance computing, cloud computing, and social networks are also possible.

Apply URL:
http://www.cs.uoregon.edu/Employment/
Project A:
The candidate will be performing novel research
on ensuring the security and privacy of home-
care rehabilitation delivery systems and devices.
A strong background in operating systems, net-
works, and security is required, with expertise in
embedded systems (specifically kernel program-
ming in embedded environments) and consumer
device environments (e.g., Android, Google TV,
Wii) being highly desirable. Experience with traf-
fic analysis and protection mechanisms in home
networking environments is also desirable, as is a
familiarity with cloud computing environments.

utah state university Assistant Professor

ed research success, a significant potential for attracting external research funding, excellence in teaching both undergraduate and graduate courses, the ability to supervise student research, and excellent communication skills.

USU offers competitive salaries and outstanding medical, retirement, and professional benefits (see http://www.usu.edu/hr/ for details). The department currently has approximately 280 undergraduate majors, 80 MS students and 27 PhD students. There are 17 full time faculty. The BS degree is ABET accredited. Utah State University is a Carnegie Research Doctoral extensive University of over 23,000 students, nestled in a mountain valley 80 miles north of Salt Lake City, Utah. Opportunities for a wide range of outdoor activities are plentiful. Housing costs are at or below national averages, and the area provides a supportive environment for families and a balanced personal and professional life. Women, minority, veteran and candidates with disabilities are encouraged to apply. USU is sensitive to the needs of dual-career couples. Utah State University is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer, with a National Science Foundation ADVANCE Gender Equity program, committed to increasing diversity among students, faculty, and all participants in university life. Applications must be submitted using USU’s online job-opportunity system. To access this job opportunity directly and begin the application process, visit https://jobs. usu.edu/applicants/Central?quickFind=55484.

The review of the applications will begin on January 15, 2011 and continue until the position is filled. The salary will be competitive and depend on qualifications.

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