[Asis-l] PhD position in Information Retrieval and Reality Sensing - Institute WeST, Germany

[Sergej Sizov]

Dear colleagues,

PREFACE: our special request to Diploma/Master/PhD **supervisors**: from our experience, many bright Master and PhD students do not watch the common mailing lists of our community. Please forward this offer to your students, if *our* offer appears suitable for *their* interests and further academic career! Many thanks in advance!

The Institute for Web Science and Technologies (WeST) at the University of Koblenz, Germany, invites applications for a 

  >>> PhD position in Data Mining, Information Retrieval, and Reality Sensing <<<

to be appointed on October 1st, 2011. 

The context of this offer is our upcoming EU Project "Live+Gov", devoted to Reality Sensing, Mining, and Augmentation for Mobile Citizen–Government Dialogue. The successful candidate is expected to contribute to the project field "Reality Sensing and Mining" in parallel with his/her PhD investigations.

WHAT we OFFER:

- A fully developed research institute with high visibility and impact in the field of Information Retrieval & Data Mining;

- Excellent technical infrastructure and Campus facilities for supporting your research investigations;

- Challenging research topics and international cooperations through several research projects running at WeST;

- An exciting location at the confluence of Rhine and Moselle in the heart of Europe, known for its Loreley rocks, rivers, volcanos, geysirs, outdoor activities, roman history, and best white wines in the world - optimal sources of inspiration for your research;

- The position is at the German Salary Scale TV-L 13; it is time limited, with a key objective to obtain a high-quality PhD in Computer Science (details to be discussed individually);

WHAT we EXPECT:

- You have a University Master or Diploma degree in Computer Science or related fields, with above-average scores and/or distinctions;

- Your education and research profile has a strong correlation with the target field of Information Retrival and Data Mining. Experience with mobile platforms and technologies is beneficial - but not a must;

- You are fully committed to IR&DM research in general and your PhD in particular;

HOW to APPLY:

- Your application should include a Letter of Interest (max 2 pages), the proof of your academic degree achieved so far, a recent Trancript of Records, and eventually recent Recommendation Letters from your supervisors;

- The Letter of Interest must give clear reasons for considering YOU as a suitable candidate for this position;

- University of Koblenz is an equal opportunities employer;

- Applications from international candidates are highly encouraged;

- All supplied documents must be in PDF. The overall size of your package **must not** exceed 5 Mb;

- Ready to apply? Applications should be directed via email to Sergej Sizov (http://www.uni-koblenz.de/~sizov/). For further information, please contact Dr.Dr.Sergej Sizov directly via email (sizov at uni-koblenz.de) or phone (+49-261-2872736);

- The (non-binding) deadline for your application is 30 July 2011. Applications received before this deadline will be given high priority. Apply NOW - don't submit at the eleventh hour :-)

Yours
Sergej Sizov & Live+Gov team