Job: PhD Position in Information Retrieval - Bauhaus University Weimar

The Web Technology and Information Systems group at the Bauhaus
University Weimar, Germany, invites applications for a PhD research
position. Your research will focus on topics from the following areas:

   * Information Retrieval
   * (Internet) Data Mining
   * Machine Learning
   * Knowledge-based Technologies

The position is tenable immediately for two years with the possibility
of extension for another two or three years. The salary amounts to
German TV-L E13, which is roughly 40.000 Euro gross income per year. We
are looking for highly-motivated, dedicated candidates who meet the
following requirements:

  - Very good degree (Master, Diploma) in Computer Science or a closely
related field
  - Well versed in Mathematics, Statistics, and Algorithmic Computer
Science
  - Very good programming skills
  - Very good communicative skills in German or in English.


Interested candidates are requested to send their application (in German
or in English) by December 31, 2007 to Benno Stein (see address below),
including:

1. A cover letter describing yourself and your interests.
2. Your CV
3. Soft copy of your publications (e.g. master thesis, conference papers)

For inquiries and further information please contact Benno Stein via
email ([email protected]).


Benno Stein
Bauhaus-Universität Weimar
Faculty of Media / Media Systems
99421 Weimar, Germany