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The Department of Computer Science at the University of
Chicago invites applications from exceptionally qualified
candidates for faculty positions at the rank of Assistant
Professor in the area of Artificial Intelligence (AI). Outstanding
researchers working in Artificial Intelligence, which include both
the theory of machine learning and applications to areas such
as natural language processing, computer vision, and computer
systems are encouraged to apply.
The University of Chicago has the highest standards for
scholarship and faculty quality, and encourages collaboration
across disciplines. We encourage strong connections with
researchers across campus in areas such as the biological and
physical sciences.
The Department of Computer Science (cs.uchicago.edu) is the
hub of a large, diverse computing community of two hundred
researchers focused on advancing foundations of computing
and driving its most advanced applications. Long distinguished
in theoretical computer science and artificial intelligence, the
Department is now building strong systems and machine
learning groups. The larger community in these areas at the
University of Chicago includes the Computation Institute, the
Toyota Technological Institute at Chicago (TTIC), the Department
of Statistics, and the Mathematics and Computer Science
Division of Argonne National Laboratory.
The Chicago metropolitan area provides a diverse and exciting
environment. The local economy is vigorous, with international
stature in banking, trade, commerce, manufacturing, and
transportation, while the cultural scene includes diverse
cultures, vibrant theater, world-renowned symphony, opera,
jazz, and blues. The University is located in Hyde Park, a Chicago
neighborhood on the Lake Michigan shore just a few minutes
from downtown.
Applicants must have completed all requirements for the PhD at
time of appointment. The PhD should be in Computer Science or
a related field such as Mathematics or Statistics. All applicants
must apply through the University's Academic Jobs website at
http://tinyurl.com/muzweou.
To be considered as an applicant, the following materials are
required:
* cover letter
* curriculum vitae including a list of publications,
* statement describing past and current research
accomplishments and outlining future research plans, and
* description of teaching philosophy, and
* three reference letters, one of which must address the
candidate's teaching ability.
Reference letter submission information will be provided during
the application process.
Review of application materials will begin on January 15, 2015
and continue until all available positions are filled.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment
without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age,
protected veteran status or status as an individual with disability.
The University of Chicago is an Affirmative Action / Equal
Opportunity / Disabled / Veterans Employer.

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Faculty Positions at School of Chemical
and Biomedical Engineering [SCBE]
The School of Chemical and Biomedical Engineering (http://www.scbe.ntu.edu.sg),
Nanyang Technological University of Singapore invites applicants to apply for tenure-track
faculty positions at the Associate/Assistant Professor level. Applicants should hold a Ph.D. in
Chemical Engineering, Bioengineering, Biomedical Engineering, Food Science Technology
and Engineering or a related eld by the beginning of the appointment period. Candidates with
post-doctoral training would be preferred.
The School is particularly interested in:
1) Chemical Engineering candidates with interests in Biochemical Engineering, Synthetic Biology,
Food Engineering, Chemical Engineering Process, and Fluids and Colloids.
2) Bioengineering candidates with research interests in Biomaterials, Bioimaging, Biosensors,
Biodevices, Bionanotechnologies, Tissue Engineering (musculoskeletal, neuron regeneration,
etc), Rehabilitation Neuro-Biomechanics and Translational Biomedical Engineering.
The candidate should have a demonstrated excellence in original research, with good publication
records and the ability to teach core Chemical/Food Engineering and Bioengineering courses.
Entrepreneurial qualities are also sought after.
Responses received by 30th November 2014 would be given priority.
Emoluments and General Terms and Conditions of Service
The commencing salary will depend on the candidate's qualications, experience and the level
of appointment offered. Information on emoluments and general terms and conditions of service
is available at: http://www.ntu.edu.sg/ohr/CareerOpportunities/TermsandConditions/
Pages/FacultyPositions.aspx.
Application Procedure
Qualied candidates are invited to submit an application. Guidelines for Submitting an Application
for Faculty Appointment are available at: http://www.ntu.edu.sg/ohr/CareerOpportunities/
SubmitanApplication/Pages/FacultyPositions.aspx.
The post applied for should be clearly stated. Electronic submission of application is encouraged
and can be forwarded to:
Chairman, Search Committee, School of Chemical and Biomedical Engineering
NANYANG TECHNOLOGICAL UNIVERSITY
E-mail: scbe_recruit@ntu.edu.sg
www.scbe.ntu.edu.sg

The Department of Biomedical Engineering in the Pratt School of
Engineering at Duke University invites applications for a tenure track
faculty position in biomedical and biological imaging, broadly defined.
Areas of interest include the development of new imaging modalities at
all length scales, ranging from the nanoscale to the whole body and their
application to problems of significant medical or biological interest. Specific
technical areas of interest include image processing, transducer design,
image-guided therapy, molecular imaging, and super-resolution microscopy,
though all applicants with skills and research interests that fall within the
broad definition of the scope of this search will be given full consideration.
Candidates are expected to have a doctoral degree in biomedical engineering,
bioengineering, electrical engineering, chemical engineering, mechanical
engineering, physics, chemistry, biology or any related discipline, and we
encourage applications from physician-scientists. Candidates are expected
to have an established research record, be capable of obtaining competitive
external research funding, and actively participate in teaching at both the
undergraduate and graduate levels. A tenure track appointment at the
Assistant Professor level is anticipated, but appointments at the Associate
or Full Professor level with tenure are available for exceptional applicants.
Applicants should electronically submit: a curriculum vitae, cover letter,
names and contact information for three references, a teaching and
research statement, and expected date of availability to the following
website: https://academicjobsonline.org/ajo/jobs/4735. Applications
received until the position is filled but for best consideration, please submit
applications by December 1, 2014.
Duke University is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer
committed to providing employment opportunity without regard to an
individual's age, color, disability, genetic information, gender, gender
identity, national origin, race, religion, sexual orientation, or veteran status.

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