[Infovis] Position at Univ. Bonn, DFG project on mobility analysis

[Andrienko]

Preliminary job announcement

The Computer Science Department (Informatik III) of the University of
Bonn, Germany, invites applications for the following position

Researcher (Wissenschaftliche/r Mitarbeiter/in) 
-       visual and algorithmic analysis of movement and event data –

The position is part of the Knowledge Discovery research group, which
focuses on the subfields of computer science known as knowledge
discovery in databases (KDD, sometimes referred to simply as data
mining) and machine learning (ML). For us, these fields include on the
one hand the automated and visually explorative analysis of large data
sets including intelligent algorithms that are capable of extracting
from the collected data hidden knowledge in order to produce models
that can be used for prediction and decision making. On the other
hand, they also include algorithms and methods that are capable of
learning from experience and adapting to their environment or their
users.

The candidate would specifically elaborate and develop scalable visual
and algorithmic methods for the analysis of spatiotemporal data, which
involve a high complexity of geographical space, time, and
multidimensional non-spatial attributes.

The candidate has completed a Diplom, Master degree, or PhD in
Computer Science, Mathematics or Geoinformatics, and has proven
capabilities in software engineering and mathematical modelling.
Knowledge of Data Mining and Information Visualization is a
prerequisite, knowledge of Geographical Information Systems and
practical handling of spatiotemporal data is an advantage. The
candidate should be fluent in English and have good writing skills.
For non-German speakers gradual learning of the German language is
required.

The position is available for an initial period of 12-15 months.
Anticipated start date is January-April 2011. Salary is according to
EG 13, TV-L. Extension of the position for additional 3 years depends
on the availability of external funding.

The University of Bonn is an equal opportunities employer. Preference
will be given to suitably qualified women or handicapped people, all
other conditions being equal.

Applicants are expected to submit a cover letter, CV, and certificates
of high school and university diploma.

If you are interested in this position, please contact 
Professor Dr. Stefan Wrobel and Dr. Gennady Andrienko:

Stefan.Wrobel at iais.fraunhofer.de, http://visual-analytics.info
Gennady.Andrienko at iais.fraunhofer.de, http://geoanalytics.net/and

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Fraunhofer Institute IAIS: http://www.iais.fraunhofer.de
ICA GeoVisualization Commission: http://geoanalytics.net/ica
Andrienko's homepage: http://geoanalytics.net/and
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