Return-Path: Received: from GLINDA.OZ.CS.CMU.EDU by A.GP.CS.CMU.EDU id aa20777; 20 Oct 94 16:25:14 EDT Date: Thu, 20 Oct 94 16:23:53 EDT From: Mark.Kantrowitz@GLINDA.OZ.CS.CMU.EDU To: ai+ai-postdoc@cs.cmu.edu Subject: fwd: Machine Vision, NZ Post-Doctorial Research Position - Machine Vision Industrial Research Limited Auckland, New Zealand Applications are invited for a Post-Doctorial Research position with the Machine Vision Team of Industrial Research Limited in Auckland, New Zealand. Industrial Research Limited is New Zealand's national institute for industrial research and development, being one of ten Government-owned Crown Research Institutes. It employs approximately 400 people and has sites in Auckland, Wellington and Christchurch. It operates as an independent company with about 60% of its funding coming from Government research contracts and the remainder from research, development and consultancy services to industry. The Machine Vision Team currently comprises ten team members in Auckland with a further four located in Christchurch. The team is involved in both Government and commercially funded research and development projects in machine vision and related technologies. The team is multi-disciplinary and expertise exists in computer vision, signal processing, electronic design, optics, and various sensing technologies including lasers, ultrasonics and X-rays. This diversity of skills gives the team a strong ability to solve practical industrial problems. Computing facilities include a network of Sun workstations, Macintosh and PC personal computers, and a range of high speed vision architectures including Datacube and our own transputer based Kiwivision MTM. Other facilities include a state of the art industrial X-ray system, K2T structured lighting system and various other optical and laser facilities. Further information on the team and its activities can be found in our World Wide Web home page: http://kauri.auck.irl.cri.nz/. Further information on Industrial Research Limited is also available via the WWW at http://www.grace.cri.nz/. Both of these WWW sites are still under construction. The job is located in Parnell, Auckland, site of Industrial Research Limited's Corporate Headquarters. The successful applicant will be offered a two year contract with salary, conditions and relocation assistance to be negotiated. Starting date is a little flexible but early 1995 is preferred. Primary Purpose of the Job: -------------------------- To contribute to the research and development effort of the Machine Vision Team. Key Tasks and Functions: ------------------------ - To participate in a Government funded research project in Dynamic Vision. This project involves investigating the application of dynamic/active vision techniques to industrial inspection tasks. - To participate in several other Government and/or commercially funded projects undertaken by the team. - Software implementation of various algorithms for Sun (UNIX) platforms. - To publish results of his/her work where appropriate. - To keep abreast of latest developments relating to research areas. Knowledge & Experience: ---------------------- An ideal candidate would have the following qualifications and experience: - a recent or imminent PhD degree in computer vision. - an excellent knowledge of machine/computer vision theory and techniques. - familiarity with Unix and computer workstations. - excellent software writing skills, specifically with the C and possibly C++ languages. - good planning and organisational skills. - good oral and written communication skills. Qualities and Attributes: ------------------------ This position would suit a person who: - has a strong interest in machine vision research. - is also interested in applying machine vision techniques to solve practical problems, particularly in industrial inspection. - has a willingness to work as part of a multi-disciplinary team in a results-driven environment Application details: ------------------- Applications including a full CV and the name, addresses, fax, telephone numbers and email address of at least two referees should preferably be emailed to: Dr Chris Bowman email: C.Bowman@irl.cri.nz or alternatively faxed/posted to: Dr Chris Bowman Industrial Research Limted P.O. Box 2225 Auckland New Zealand ph. +43 316 876 741 (until October 27th) +64 9 303 4116 (from Nov. 17th) Fax: +64 9 302 8106 Applications close on November 11th 1994.  Return-Path: Received: from GLINDA.OZ.CS.CMU.EDU by A.GP.CS.CMU.EDU id aa21447; 10 Nov 94 21:49:01 EST Date: Thu, 10 Nov 94 21:47:42 EST From: Mark.Kantrowitz@GLINDA.OZ.CS.CMU.EDU To: ai+ai-postdoc@cs.cmu.edu Subject: PostDoc: Molecular Biology and AI (Canada) From: janice@qucis.queensu.ca (Janice Glasgow) Subject: Postdoc Position - Molecular Biology and AI (Canada) Date: Tue Nov 08 07:02:49 EST 1994 Organization: Computing & Information Science, Queen's University POST-DOCTORAL POSITION in MOLECULAR SCENE ANALYSIS A postdoctoral research position is available to work on a project funded by the Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council (NSERC) of Canada. The project involves the development and application of a computational approach to the automated analysis of molecular scenes. A key feature of the project -- which draws from fundamental and applied research in artificial intelligence and protein crystallography-- is the investigation of a knowledge-based approach for the segmentation and interpretation of protein images. A Ph.D. in computing, chemistry, biochemistry or a related discipline is required. Knowledge of protein structure, crystallography and/or artificial intelligence techniques is desirable. Computing skills, including a familiarity with C and UNIX, are essential. The position involves interaction with an international (Canada, US, UK and Belgium) and interdisciplinary research team. Primary interaction will be with the laboratories of Janice Glasgow (Department of Computing and Information Science) and Suzanne Fortier (Department of Chemistry) at Queen's University, Kingston, Canada, and the laboratory of Michael James (Department of Biochemistry) at the University of Alberta, Edmonton, Canada. The candidate will initially be based in Kingston, but extended visits to collaborating laboratories are anticipated. Salary will depend on experience, but is expected to be in the range of CDN $29,000 to $35,000. The position is available immediately and funding is available for up to three years. Renewal for the second and third year of the position will be contingent on satisfactory performance. To apply, please send curriculum vitae, copies of the two most relevant publications, a brief description of research experience/interests and the names of three references to: Dr. Janice Glasgow Department of Computing and Information Science Queen's University Kingston, Ontario Canada K7L 3N6 Tel: 613 545-6058 Fax: 613 545-6513 Email: janice@qucis.queensu.ca http://www.qucis.queensu.ca:1999/~janice/imagery.html  Return-Path: Received: from GLINDA.OZ.CS.CMU.EDU by A.GP.CS.CMU.EDU id aa21459; 10 Nov 94 21:50:37 EST Date: Thu, 10 Nov 94 21:48:50 EST From: Mark.Kantrowitz@GLINDA.OZ.CS.CMU.EDU To: ai+ai-postdoc@cs.cmu.edu Subject: PostDoc: AI & Education, ETS From: rbennett@rosedale.org (Randy Bennett) Subject: [1] Postdoctoral Fellowships in Computer Science-AI - postdoc.asc Date: Tue Nov 08 15:50:39 EST 1994 Organization: Educational Testing Service, Princeton, NJ Please see the attached announcement about postdoctoral fellowships in computerscience-AI (as well as other areas of inquiry). We are particularly interested in individuals willing to propose rese arch projects on methods for automatically scoring responses to open-ended mathematical test questions and on methods for a utomatically generating questions for mathematics tests. Please refer inquiries to ldelauro@rosedale.org. EDUCATIONAL TESTING SERVICE 1995-96 POSTDOCTORAL FELLOWSHIP PROGRAM Charles E. Davis, Director DESCRIPTION Up to four fellows will be selected to conduct research in association with ETS staff in Princeton, New Jersey, in one of the following areas: psychology; education; sociology of education; psychometrics; statistics; computer science; linguistics; educational, occupational, or vocational testing; educational technology; minority issues; testing issues, including alternate forms of assessment for special populations; testing issues associated with new forms of assessment, or policy research. DURATION This is a 12-month position, which will run from September 1, 1995 through August 31, 1996 (includes 1 month vacation). GOALS OF THE PROGRAM To provide research opportunities to individuals who hold a doctorate in the fields indicated above and to increase the number of women and minority professionals in educational measurement and related fields. SELECTION The main criteria for selection will be scholarship and appropriateness of the proposed work for ETS. Affirmative action goals will also be considered in the selection process. STIPEND $30,000 for the 12-month period. Some relocation expenses will be provided. WHO SHOULD APPLY The program is open to any individual who holds a doctorate in a relevant discipline and provides evidence of prior research. HOW TO APPLY There is no formal application form. Applicants should submit: -A resume of educational and job history -A description of research interests and experience -A detailed proposal describing the research the applicant would like to pursue during the fellowship year (approximately 5 pages) -Official transcripts of undergraduate and graduate studies -Letters of recommendation from three people who are familiar with the applicant's work DEADLINE All application materials must arrive at ETS on or before January 15, 1995. DECISION Applicants will be notified by April 30, 1995. CONTACT Please direct inquiries and required materials to: Linda J. DeLauro, Mail Stop 16-T, Educational Testing Service, Princeton, NJ 08541-0001, Telephone 609-734-1806, Internet: ldelauro@rosedale.org.  Return-Path: Received: from GLINDA.OZ.CS.CMU.EDU by A.GP.CS.CMU.EDU id aa21662; 10 Nov 94 22:13:28 EST Date: Thu, 10 Nov 94 22:12:49 EST From: Mark.Kantrowitz@GLINDA.OZ.CS.CMU.EDU To: ai+ai-postdoc@cs.cmu.edu Subject: PostDoc: Case-Based Reasoning From: braunweg@irsun21.ifp.fr (Bertrand Braunschweig) Date: Wed Nov 09 05:17:01 EST 1994 Organization: Institut Francais du Petrole Post-Doctoral Position Available Case-Based Reasoning for the Reuse of Refining Process Designs A post-doctoral position starting in 1995 is available within the Artificial Int elligence Group at Institut Francais du Petrole, Rueil Malmaison, France (near P aris). The research subject concerns the development of a case-base and the case select ion engine for designs of refining processes. More precisely, the selection engi ne will choose, among a hierarchy of existing cases, the flowsheet(s) closest to a newly proposed one, in order to reuse the detailed PIDs (piping and instrumen tation diagrams) attached to the selected flowsheets. The comparison of cases wi ll be based on abstract attributes rather than on the actual drawings. Partial c ases should be accepted when no full case matches the criterion. All drawings are currently stored in a CAD database which contains thousand of f lowsheets and PIDs. The following conditions are required for applying for a post-doc at IFP : -> nationality : limited to the european union, excluding France -> PhD degree in AI/Computer Science obtained preferrably in the last threemonths -> duration of stay between 12 and 18 months -> speak some french Candidates should send : -> an application letter -> a curriculum -> a summary of their thesis ` -> one or two recommandation letters to Bertrand Braunschweig AI Group Manager Computer Science and Applied Mathematics Division Institut Francais du Petrole 1 & 4, Av. de Bois Preau 92506 Rueil Malmaison Cedex FRANCE email Bertrand.Braunschweig@ifp.fr  Return-Path: Received: from GLINDA.OZ.CS.CMU.EDU by A.GP.CS.CMU.EDU id aa00745; 11 Nov 94 15:48:49 EST Date: Fri, 11 Nov 94 15:47:37 EST From: Mark.Kantrowitz@GLINDA.OZ.CS.CMU.EDU To: ai+ai-postdoc@cs.cmu.edu Subject: Postdoc: Santa Fe Institute From: mm@santafe.edu (Melanie Mitchell) Date: Fri Nov 11 11:45:25 EST 1994 Organization: Santa Fe Institute POSTDOCTORAL FELLOWSHIPS AT THE SANTA FE INSTITUTE The Santa Fe Institute has an opening for one or more Postdoctoral Fellows in its Simulation, Adaptive Computation and Complex Systems programs beginning in September, 1995. The appointment is for one year with possible extension to additional years. The Simulation, Adaptive Computation, and Complex Systems programs are interdisciplinary efforts focusing on advancing our fundamental understanding of complex adaptive systems and on computational aspects of their study. The programs include adaptive computation and artificial intelligence; the development of general-purpose simulation environments; the development of organizational modeling and analytic object libraries; and the theory of complex systems. They overlap strongly with SFI research on economics as a complex adaptive system, the physics of information, modeling the immune system, the evolution of culture, and artificial life. Candidates should have a Ph.D. (or expect to receive one before September, 1995) and should have backgrounds in computer science, mathematics, economics, theoretical physics or chemistry, game theory, cognitive science, theoretical biology, dynamical systems theory, or related fields. A strong background in computational approaches is essential, as is an interest in interdisciplinary work. Evidence of these interests, in the form of previous research experience and publications, is helpful. Applicants should submit a curriculum vitae, list of publications, and statement of research interests, and arrange for three letters of recommendation to be sent. Incomplete applications will not be processed. All application materials must be received by February 1, 1995. Decisions will be made by March or April. Send applications to: Postdoctoral Committee, Santa Fe Institute, 1399 Hyde Park Road, Santa Fe, NM 87501. Applications or inquiries may also be sent by electronic mail to: postdoc@santafe.edu. SFI is an equal opportunity employer.  Return-Path: Received: from GLINDA.OZ.CS.CMU.EDU by A.GP.CS.CMU.EDU id aa04965; 16 Nov 94 13:23:53 EST Date: Wed, 16 Nov 94 13:22:24 EST From: Mark.Kantrowitz@GLINDA.OZ.CS.CMU.EDU To: ai+ai-postdoc@cs.cmu.edu Subject: Postdoc: Univ. Maryland (Minority only) UNIVERSITY OF MARYLAND AT COLLEGE PARK Postdoctoral Fellowship Program for African-American Scholars for 1995-96 PROGRAM: Up to 4 postdoctoral fellowships to support the research projects of outstanding African-American scholars in any discipline. Scholars will be expected to be in residence during the tenure of the award. TENURE: A one-year or two-year appointment, beginning August 17, 1995. STIPEND AND ALLOWANCES: $34,000-36,000 depending on experience, $3,000 for travel or research-related expenses, and fringe benefits ELIGIBILITY: African Americans (citizens or permanent resident aliens) who completed the Ph.D. degree from an accredited university in 1991 or later, or who will receive the degree by July 1, 1995. DEADLINE: January 31, 1995 INFORMATION AND APPLICATIONS: Applications are available from department chairs at UMCP or: Graduate School Postdoctoral Fellowship Program Room 2126, Lee Building University of Maryland College Park, MD 20742 Telephone: 301/405-4207 Fax: 301/314-9305  Return-Path: Received: from GLINDA.OZ.CS.CMU.EDU by A.GP.CS.CMU.EDU id aa05160; 2 Dec 94 10:01:59 EST Date: Fri, 2 Dec 94 10:00:41 EST From: AI.Repository@GLINDA.OZ.CS.CMU.EDU To: ai+ai-postdoc@cs.cmu.edu Subject: Postdoc: Computer Vision From: cabrera@ee.ep.utexas.edu (Dr. Sergio Cabrera) Summary: Industrial Applications, UT El Paso (Texas) Keywords: computer vision, image processing, post doctoral, imaging Organization: CS Dept, University of Texas at El Paso Date: Wed Nov 30 14:20:55 EST 1994 ++++++++++ POSITION ANNOUNCEMENT (SECOND CALL FOR RESUMES) +++++++++++++++++ ****** POST DOCTORAL RESEARCH FELLOW IN THE AREA OF ************* IMAGE PROCESSING AND COMPUTER VISION WITH EMPHASIS ON INDUTRIAL APPLICATIONS Announcement Date: NOVEMBER 30, 1994 (SECOND CALL FOR RESUMES) Expected Starting Date: Jan. 1995 Expected Duration: 12 months Location: Department of Mechanical & Industrial Eng. and Department of Electrical and Computer Eng. University of Texas at El Paso El Paso, Texas, USA The College of Engineering at the University of Texas at El Paso is soliciting applications for a post-doc position in the above area. The position may include the teaching of one course per semester. The appointment can be extended beyond one year if additional funding can be secured. Therefore, the candidate will be expected to assist inthe writing of proposals in the area. RESEARCH TOPIC: Initially the work will involve the development and optimizatio n of algorithms for industrial inspection using computer vision and other techniques. The sucessful candidate will have experience in software and hardware for comput er vision as well be capable of performing research in some of the following relate d areas: - database applications - signal processing - computer communications - distributed systems - industrial control applications - radar imaging - image compression HOW TO APPLY: The position will remain open until a suitable candidate is found. To be considered, you should mail (or E-mail) all of the following: 1- Detailed Curriculum Vitae (include FAX and E-mail address) 2- A List of three (3) references with telephone numbers. 3- Estimated date of availability. 4- Immigration status and type of US Visa currently held. (We must have this information). Send the above to: Prof. J. Rene Villalobos Dept. of Mechanical and Industrial Eng. Univ. of Texas at El Paso El Paso, TX 79968-0521 USA Tel. (915)747-5450 E-mail: renev@vlobos.me.utep.edu  Return-Path: Received: from GLINDA.OZ.CS.CMU.EDU by A.GP.CS.CMU.EDU id aa18780; 8 Dec 94 17:36:17 EST Date: Thu, 8 Dec 94 17:35:18 EST From: Mark.Kantrowitz@GLINDA.OZ.CS.CMU.EDU To: ai+ai-postdoc@cs.cmu.edu Subject: Postdoc: Parallel Constraint Logic Programming for Molecular Biology From: cjr@biu.icnet.uk (Chris Rawlings - BIU) Subject: Research Fellowship - CLP Applications in Molecular Biology Date: Wed Dec 07 06:44:18 EST 1994 Organization: Imperial Cancer Research Fund Post-Doctoral Fellowship ------------------------ Applications of Parallel Constraint Logic Programming in Molecular Biology The Imperial Cancer Research Fund in London has a number of fellowship positions available funded from the CEC Human and Capital Mobility programme. Within the portfolio there is a fellowship in the ICRF Biomedical Informatics Unit to develop the use of Constraint Logic Programming techniques in Molecular Biology and in particular to genetic mapping. This work would develop from research that has been part of the APPLAUSE project in collaboration with the ECRC and others using the EliPsys and ECliPse systems. The fellowship contracts will be for 12 months in the first instance but further funding from within ICRF or elsewhere would probably be available depending on the success of the research programme. Candidates must comply with the usual conditions for HCM fellowships. They should be EC residents (not UK citizens - unless resident in an EC country for more than 2 years prior to application). Applicants will be selected in open competition by the ICRF Laboratory Research Committee. For more information please e-mail Chris Rawlings on cjr@biu.icnet.uk ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Chris Rawlings Biomedical Informatics Unit Tel. Direct: +44 (0)171 269 3639 Imperial Cancer Research Fund Tel. Switchbd: +44 (0)171 242 0200 P.O. Box 123 Fax: +44 (0)171 269 3067 Lincoln's Inn Fields London WC2A 3PX Internet email: cjr@biu.icnet.uk ------------------------------------------------------------------------------  Return-Path: Received: from GLINDA.OZ.CS.CMU.EDU by A.GP.CS.CMU.EDU id aa22011; 31 Jan 95 17:28:47 EST Date: Tue, 31 Jan 95 17:26:53 EST From: Mark.Kantrowitz@GLINDA.OZ.CS.CMU.EDU To: ai+ai-jobs@cs.cmu.edu, ai+ai-postdoc@cs.cmu.edu, ai+ai-predoc@cs.cmu.edu, ai+lisp-jobs@cs.cmu.edu, ai+prolog-jobs@cs.cmu.edu Subject: Admin: Semi-Annual Statistics This is an automatically generated summary of usage statistics for the AI-related job mailing lists. Subscribers as of January 31, 1995: Lisp-Jobs 390 AI-Jobs 247 Prolog-Jobs 114 AI-Postdoc 64 AI-Predoc 33 Note: The Lisp-Jobs mailing list was in existence for several years before the establishment of the other AI-related job mailing lists. Job Postings since July 1, 1994: Lisp-Jobs 52 AI-Jobs 142 Prolog-Jobs 8 AI-Postdoc 7 AI-Predoc 2 Misdirected (un)subscription requests caught by list server: 58 Lisp-Jobs 15 AI-Jobs 21 Prolog-Jobs 10 AI-Postdoc 4 AI-Predoc 8 Queries received by query server since July 1, 1994: 2288  Return-Path: Received: from GLINDA.OZ.CS.CMU.EDU by A.GP.CS.CMU.EDU id aa21820; 2 Feb 95 19:18:46 EST Date: Thu, 2 Feb 95 19:17:36 EST From: AI.Repository@GLINDA.OZ.CS.CMU.EDU To: ai+ai-postdoc@cs.cmu.edu Subject: Postdoc: Constraints (Univ. of Montreal, Canada) From: pesant@nil.IRO.UMontreal.CA (Gilles Pesant) Subject: Post-doctoral position - University of Montreal, Canada Organization: Universite de Montreal -- Laboratoire Incognito Date: Fri Jan 27 11:48:05 EST 1995 We have a position available for a post-doctoral fellow, applying constraint programming to the area of gate-level timing verification. The candidate should have background in either gate-level timing simulation or timing verification (not necessarily at the gate level), and have basic knowledge of logic gate networks (e.g., logic design course). Awareness of test-generation algorithms for gate networks and/or constraint solving techniques would be an asset. Working knowledge of Unix and programming in C++ is required. Background information on the area of work: E. Cerny and J. Zejda, "Gate-level timing verification using waveform narrowing", Proc. EuroDAC'94 Conf. Grenoble, Sept. 1994. Earliest starting date: January 1995. Salary: 27.5K $CAN/year. Please, send a CV to the address below, a postscript file by e-mail is also accepted. -- Prof. Eduard Cerny, Dep. d'informatique et de recherche operationnelle (IRO); Pavillon Andre-Aisenstadt, #2143; Universite de Montreal; 2900, boul.Edouard-Montpetit; C.P. 6128, Succ.CENTRE-VILLE; Montreal, Que., H3C 3J7 Canada Tel: (514) 343-7472 e-mail: cerny@iro.umontreal.ca FAX: (514)-343-5834  Return-Path: Received: from GLINDA.OZ.CS.CMU.EDU by A.GP.CS.CMU.EDU id aa22110; 2 Feb 95 19:47:59 EST Date: Thu, 2 Feb 95 19:46:41 EST From: AI.Repository@GLINDA.OZ.CS.CMU.EDU To: ai+ai-postdoc@cs.cmu.edu Subject: Postdoc: Fuzzy Logic (Singapore) From: eletansh@leonis.nus.sg (Tan Shao Hua (Dr)) Date: Thu Jan 26 04:58:36 EST 1995 Organization: National University of Singapore Our research team working on fuzzy control have two immediate opennings for Post-docs to beef up our manpower need for application projects. These Post-doc positions are application-oriented, and are therefore more suited to those who are keen on industrial applications of fuzzy control. The two positions are contracted for an initial 2 year peorid, and may be extended beyond two years depending on the availability of funds. Candidates should have a PhD degree in EE or CS, preferably in the field of intelligent control (including fuzzy control, expert control, and related topics). Priority will be given to those with industrial experiences in real-time control. Familarity with software development in various platforms (especially on PC Windows platform), are required. Potential candidates must also have hardware experiences in microcontroller based system and interface design. Those who are interested in taking up these positions should send their detailed CV (via e-mail) to me at the following address: eletansh@leonis.nus.sg Please include names of two references in your CV as well. Regards, Dr Shaohua Tan Department of Electrical Engineering National University of Singapore 10 Kent Ridge Crescent Singapore 0511 Tel. (65)7726326 Fax. (65)7791103  Return-Path: Received: from GLINDA.OZ.CS.CMU.EDU by A.GP.CS.CMU.EDU id aa08338; 9 Feb 95 16:30:37 EST Date: Thu, 9 Feb 95 16:27:43 EST From: AI.Repository@GLINDA.OZ.CS.CMU.EDU To: ai+ai-jobs@cs.cmu.edu, ai+ai-postdoc@cs.cmu.edu Subject: Jobs: Condorcet Project, Univ. of Twente, Netherlands From: vet@cs.utwente.nl (Paul van der Vet) Date: Wed Feb 08 11:16:01 EST 1995 Organization: University of Twente, Dept. of Computer Science POSITIONS OFFERED for the Condorcet project Knowledge-Based Systems Group Dept. of Computer Science University of Twente The Netherlands The Condorcet project is to be carried out at the Knowledge-Based Systems Group, funded by the Technology Foundation (STW). It aims at advanced methods for Information Retrieval of texts on engineering and natural science. The project will involve: - the development of concept systems, to be used as indexing languages, and - the development of a method to assign concepts used as indexing terms to documents on the basis of semi-automatic analysis of title and abstract. Robust natural-language processing is one of the techniques that will be used. We offer positions in a challenging project in which several international and Dutch companies have taken an active interest. The project is foreseen to start on June 1, 1995, and is to run for four years. Funding has been granted under the usual STW guidelines. This means that funding is guaranteed for two years, while the remaining two years will be funded on the basis of a positive assessment of the accomplishments of the first 18 months. The project will be led by dr. P.E. van der Vet and prof.dr.ir. N.J.I. Mars. Four persons will be hired for the project. We solicit applications for each of the positions described below. POST-DOC RESEARCHER (M/F) Vacancy NET/95/035 TASKS: You will investigate knowledge representation languages and knowledge representation systems and the interplay between automated syntactic analysis of natural language, grammars, and knowledge representation. Information retrieval systems will also be investigated. In addition, you will be charged with daily supervision of the project (in particular planning and monitoring progress). The definitive list of responsibilities will be made in accordance with the qualifications, experience, and interests of the candidate. QUALIFICATIONS: Ph.D. or equivalent degree in computer science or linguistics, preferably with sizeable experience in knowledge representation languages/systems or in language engineering, with in both cases demonstrable experience in the other field; doctoral dissertation on a relevant subject matter; familiar, or at least willing to become familiar, with subjects in natural science; fluency in English, both in speech and in writing; good social skills; prepared to remain at the University for the duration of the project. Your gross salary will depend on experience and qualifications and is maximally Dfl 7002,-- per month. JUNIOR RESEARCHER IN LANGUAGE ENGINEERING (M/F) Vacancy NET/95/036 TASKS: You will test and elaborate an available grammar for Condorcet purposes. You will also contribute to the development of a machine-readable lexicon and that of the modules for semantic and discourse analysis of the texts. Your tasks are aimed at practical results, and no Ph.D. thesis is foreseen. QUALIFICATIONS: Masters or equivalent degree in language engineering; familiar, or at least willing to become familiar, with subjects in natural science; fluency in English, both in speech and in writing; good social skills; prepared to remain at the University for the duration of the project. Your gross salary will depend on experience and qualifications and is maximally Dfl 5989,-- per month. PH.D. RESEARCHER IN KNOWLEDGE-BASED SYSTEMS (M/F) Vacancy NET/95/037 TASKS: You will investigate knowledge representation languages and knowledge representation systems for indexing. You will also study the use of such languages for the representation of background knowledge and its storage in a knowledge base. In addition, you will design modules for semantic and discourse analysis of the texts. You are required to write a Ph.D. thesis. QUALIFICATIONS: Masters or equivalent degree in computer science, with emphasis on knowledge-based systems; familiar, or at least willing to become familiar, with subjects in natural science; fluency in English, both in speech and in writing; good social skills; prepared to remain at the University for the duration of the project. This position falls under the official Dutch regulations for Ph.D. researchers (the so-called "AiO-stelsel"). SCIENTIFIC PROGRAMMER (M/F) Vacancy NET/95/038 The Knowledge-Based Systems Group uses a network of Sun SPARC stations connected to a fileserver. Programs are developed in Quintus Prolog and C, under Unix. For demo programs, interfaces under X-Windows will have to be developed. TASKS: You will design and implement the system that is the main practical product of Condorcet and interfaces for purposes of demonstration. You will pay attention to maintainability and portability. You will also make tools that are already available fit for use in the project. You will be a full member of the project team. QUALIFICATIONS: Relevant degree obtained at a polytechnic or university; experience with the relevant programming languages and environments; fluency in English, both in speech and in writing; good social skills; prepared to remain at the University for the duration of the project. Your gross salary will depend on experience and qualifications and is maximally Dfl 5452,-- per month. MORE INFORMATION More information is given in the information brochure, which can be obtained through WWW at URL: http://www_is.cs.utwente.nl:8080/kbs/condorcet/homepage.html Alternatively, you can obtain the document through fax or ordinary mail; requests are to be directed at phone +31 53 89 36 90 fax +31 53 33 96 05 with unambiguous identification of the fax number or address to which the brochure is to be sent. FOR ALL APPLICATIONS: * In view of current regulations of the European Union, candidates who are citizens of a European Union member state are preferred. * The University of Twente is an equal opportunity employer. * If you are interested, send an email with the vacancy code, your CV, a list of publications, and names of two persons acting as references as email message to vet@cs.utwente.nl or mars@cs.utwente.nl. At the same time, send a letter with the same information to: Drs. F.J. van der Avert Dept. of Computer Science University of Twente P.O. Box 217 7500 AE Enschede The Netherlands or fax to the same person, fax nr. +31 53 33 38 85. -- --------------------------------------------------------------------- Paul van der Vet Phone +31 53 89 36 94 / 36 90 Knowledge-Based Systems Group Fax +31 53 33 96 05 Dept. of Computer Science Email vet@cs.utwente.nl University of Twente P.O. Box 217 7500 AE Enschede The Netherlands  Return-Path: Received: from GLINDA.OZ.CS.CMU.EDU by A.GP.CS.CMU.EDU id aa01047; 13 Feb 95 11:41:54 EST Date: Mon, 13 Feb 95 11:39:54 EST From: AI.Repository@GLINDA.OZ.CS.CMU.EDU To: ai+ai-postdoc@cs.cmu.edu Subject: Job: Honeywell Technlogy Center Subject: Pre/Postdoctoral AI internships at Honeywell Technology Center From: cochran@ssdc.honeywell.com (Ted Cochran) Date: Thu Feb 09 17:43:26 EST 1995 Organization: Honeywell SSDC The Systems and Software Technology Area at the Honeywell Technology Center in Minneapolis has two openings for Artificial Intelligence Interns with interest in applying AI in complex systems for real-time control. Special expertise in neural networks, fuzzy logic, temporal reasoning, decision analysis, agents, user/system interaction modeling, or a related field is preferred. Pre-Doctoral Internship applicants should have completed all coursework for a Ph.D. or equivalent in Cognitive Psychology, Computer Science, or a related field. Post-Doctoral Internship applicants are also welcome. The Honeywell Technology Center has sponsored a formal internship program for over 15 years; the program offers competitive salary and benefits over a 9-12 month period. The program is very competitive; typically, twenty to fifty applications are received for each position. The Systems and Software Technology Area develops and transfers systems technologies to help Honeywell Divisions better support their customers in Home and Building Control, Industrial Automation and Control, and Space and Aviation Control application domains. Honeywell is an equal opportunity employer. For more information, contact: Terri Sheehan Artificial Intelligence Internship Honeywell Technology Center 3660 Technology Drive Minneapolis, MN 55418 (sheehan_terri@htc.honeywell.com)