[on behalf of Sidney D'Mello]
Postdoc in Machine Learning for Multimodal Behavior and Mental State
Analysis
(Institute of Cognitive Science and Department of Computer Science at the
University of Colorado Boulder)
The Institute of Cognitive Science (ICS) and Department of Computer Science
at the University of Colorado Boulder anticipates hiring a full time
postdoctoral fellow starting Summer/Fall 2017 for one year and renewable
for a second year. The position includes a competitive salary commensurate
with experience and full benefits. Review of applications will begin
immediately and continue until the position is filled.
The postdoc will develop and apply machine learning techniques in the
hierarchical and temporal domains to model behavioral and mental states
(e.g., affect, attention, workload) from multimodal data (e.g., video,
audio, physiology, eye gaze) across a range of interaction contexts (e.g.,
online learning, in-class learning, collaborative problem solving).
The candidate will work under the supervision of Dr. Sidney D’Mello and
will play a collaborative and co-leadership role in a vibrant research team
encompassing researchers in Computer Science, Cognitive Science, and
Education.
The position offers a unique postdoctoral training experience and
unsurpassed publishing opportunities within multi-department and
multi-institution grant-funded projects. The postdoc will be encouraged to
develop advanced technical skills, strengthen their research portfolios via
peer-reviewed publications, gain interdisciplinary experience by working
with a diverse team, develop leadership skills by mentoring students, and
gain expertise in co-authoring grant proposals.
Required
• Ph.D. in Computer Science, Artificial Intelligence, or a related field
(at the time of hire)
• Research experience in advanced machine learning for temporal and
hierarchical domains (e.g., probabilistic graphical models, deep recurrent
neural networks) applied to human behavior and mental state analysis (e.g.,
affective computing, dyadic/triadic interaction)
• Self-motivated with a strong work ethic and writing proficiency as
evidenced by a strong publication record
Desired
• Research experience in one or more of the following areas (computer
vision, eye tracking, computational psychophysiology, fMRI, multimodal
fusion, collaborative problem solving, real-world sensing)
• Experience mentoring graduate and undergraduate students
Job Details
• 1-2 year position. Initial contract is for one year (providing renewal
after 6-month probationary period). Second year contract is based on
performance and availability of funds.
• Start date is negotiable, but anticipated for Summer/Fall 2017.
• Competitive salary with benefits commensurate with qualifications. This
position is eligible for medical, dental and life insurance, retirement
benefits programs, and is eligible for monthly vacation and sick leave
accruals.
How to apply
Please complete Faculty/University Staff EEO Data (application) form (
https://goo.gl/YC9g94) and upload the following required documents: 1—Cover
letter; 2—Curriculum Vitae 3—List of Three References 4-One or two
representative publications.
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