Faculty Positions In Machine Learning/Artificial Intelligence

The Faculty of Engineering and Sciences (FES) of Universidad Adolfo
Iba´n~ez is pleased to invite researchers to apply for up to three
open-rank faculty positions in machine learning/artificial
intelligence due to start as early as March 1st, 2021.

Job description

The FES seeks candidates with demonstrated excellence in research,
teaching and service and with expertise in both theory and
applications of Machine Learning and Artificial Intelligence. In
particular, we seek candidates with any of the following research
lines:

    Neural networks/Deep learning
    Probabilistic Graphical Models
    Statistical relational learning
    Optimization methods in ML
    Statistical Learning Theory (SVMs, Kernel-based methods, …)
    Automated Decision Support Systems
    Recommender systems

Faculty members at FES are expected to teach, in Spanish and/or
English, undergraduate and graduate courses related to Machine
Learning/Artificial Intelligence and Data Science, supervise
theses, conduct high quality research, publish in top international
journals, submit research proposals to national, international and
multinational funding organizations, and participate in outreach
activities. FES also encourages and welcomes technological transfer
and research in collaboration with the industry and the government.

Requirements include a PhD degree in Machine Learning/Artificial
Intelligence/Computer Science/Statistics or a related field, and an
academic productivity level that complies with the Chilean CNA
accreditation board guidelines. In particular, for the Associate
Professor or Full Professor position, at least seven publications
in Web-of-Science indexed journals over the last five years, and
experience leading research grants and guiding postgraduate
students. Experience in academic administration is a plus.

At FES, we believe that diversity broadens our research scope and
enhances the quality of our education. Hence, we highly encourage
women, international scholars, and minorities to apply for these
positions.

Application instructions

Applications should be turned in by November 15st, 2020 to ensure
full consideration, but the search will continue until the
positions have been filled. Candidates should submit the following
information via email to FacultyPositions.FIC@uai.cl (e-mail
subject: Faculty Position in ML/AI).

-- Prof. Leopoldo Bertossi
 Adolfo Ibáñez University
 Faculty of Engineering and Science
 Santiago, Chile.
 bertossi@scs.carleton.ca
 leopoldo.bertossi@uai.cl
 https://ingenieria.uai.cl/profesor/leopoldo-bertossi
 www.scs.carleton.ca/~bertossi