RA position at Oxford

Research Assistant position on Query-Driven Data Acquisition from Web Datasources with the Information Systems Group at Oxford University Duration: Available for 3 years, starting September 1, 2010 (exact start date is negotiable) Salary: up to 34,500 GBP, depending on experience This is a project funded by the UK government (EPSRC) on web query processing. The goal is to learn which web accesses are most efficient for answering a given query. This will involve a combination of logic-based techniques (e.g. analysis of binding patterns and integrity constraints) and reinforcement-learning based methods for sampling web accesses. Candidates with a research background in database systems, database theory, and reinforcement learning are welcome to apply. How to apply: an application that includes an explanation of the candidate's interest in the position and background, a full cv, and names + addresses of at least two referees, should be sent to job7@comlab.ox.ac.uk, or by mail to Adminstrator, OUCL, Wolfson Building, Parks Road, Oxford OX1 3QD, UK. The candidate should also ask referees to mail or email references to the addresses above. The closing date for applications is February 1, 2010. For further information: contact michael.benedikt@comlab.ox.ac.uk