Senior Researcher Position in Data Integration and Mining

Senior Researcher Position in Data Integration and Mining Software Technology and Applications Competence Centre University of Tartu, Tartu, Estonia The University of Tartu is a leading research-intensive university in the Baltics. Its Institute of Computer Science, in collaboration with Tallinn University of Technology and ten leading IT vendors and IT user organizations in the Baltics, is coordinating the establishment of a competence centre on software technology and applications. The mission of this centre is to conduct industry-focused research with the aim to develop leading-edge solutions in the fields of data mining and software and services engineering. In this context, expressions of interest are being sought for a Senior Research Fellow position in the field of data integration and mining. The position is suitable for an early-career researcher seeking to develop a research agenda independently and with an orientation towards applied research and collaboration with industry. The successful candidate will have a PhD in a relevant field plus two years of postdoctoral experience and a solid publication track record. Expertise in Web data mining, information integration and/or data warehousing is highly desirable. Experience in collaborative research projects with industry and experience in supervision of junior researchers (research assistants, Masters and/or PhD students) is a plus. The position will be fixed-term for four years. The salary range will be 2500-3000 euro depending on qualifications and experience. The starting date is negotiable. The working language of the software technology centre is English. Knowledge of Estonian is not required. Practical information for expatriate researchers in Estonia can be found at: http://www.smartestonia.ee Inquiries and expressions of interest (including research statement, CV and list of publications) should be sent by e-mail to Prof. Jaak Vilo (jaak.vilo [at] ut.ee). Expressions of interest will be assessed starting from 1 November 2009 and until a suitable candidate is found.