Open Positions

Columbia University, Center for Computational Learning Systems

Researcher Positions

The new Center for Computational Learning Systems is seeking highly qualified researchers in machine learning and data mining, especially in the areas of bioinformatics; natural language, speech, and text; and systems security. An ideal candidate will have both theoretical strength and experience with applications to one or more of these specific areas, an entrepreneurial spirit, and the proven ability to develop and lead a successful research program. Candidates should have a Ph.D. in Computer Science or engineering discipline related to their research area. Candidates at all levels should have a strong record of publication.

If currently at a university, candidates for Senior Research Scientist positions are expected to have a strong record of attracting research grant support and supervising graduate research. If at an industrial lab, SRS candidates should have management experience, patents and previous success at technology transfer. SRS candidates would typically have received prizes and been elected as a fellow or officer of a professional society.

Research Scientist candidates are expected to have the promise of growing to meet the requirements of a Senior Research Scientist. If from academia candidates are expected to have a strong record of attracting grant support and supervising graduate research. If from industry candidates should have a strong record of successful research and technology transfer along with management experience.

For Associate Research positions, candidates are expected to have demonstrated innovation and excellence in research, at least some publications in top journals and conferences, and the promise of growing to meet the requirements of a Senior Research Scientist.

Center members will be expected to seek support for their research, and will have considerable autonomy in creating their own research programs. The Center aims to provide support services that will allow researchers to do their best work. Members will supervise Columbia grad students in their projects. Members have the opportunity to teach but teaching is not required. Joint projects with CS as well as interdisciplinary activities with other Columbia University departments are strongly encouraged. Appointments to the Center will be for fixed renewable terms. Hiring is not necessarily synchronized with the academic year.

Qualified applicants should submit a CV and statement of research experience and goals to:

Center for Computational Learning Systems
Columbia University
500 West 120th St. MC 4750
New York, NY 10027

Electronic applications can be sent to: center-jobs [at] cs.columbia.edu

Columbia University is an affirmative action, equal opportunity employer. Women and minorities are encouraged to apply.