Department of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science
Information and Telecommunication Technology Center
The University of Kansas

A postdoctoral position is available starting by August 2011 in the Department of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science and the Information and Telecommunication Technology Center at the University of Kansas, under the supervision of Prof. Jeffrey S. Vitter.  KU is an equal opportunity employer.  The position is for one year and can be extended for one or more additional years by mutual consent.

Problems of interest include those motivated by massive data, including indexing, data compression, and external memory algorithms.  Applicants must have clearly demonstrated experience and skills in algorithms design and implementation.  Familiarity with compressed data structures, pattern matching, indexing, and external memory algorithms is a definite plus.  Responsibilities include research on the projects, interaction with agency scientists, and helping prepare contract, technical, and other reports.  Teaching responsibilities are optional.

For more information and to apply, go to https://jobs.ku.edu and search for position number 00209000.  In addition to the online application, please ask three evaluators to send letters of reference by email to:

Ms. Linda Bonebrake
ATTENTION: POSTDOC SEARCH
Email: lbonebrake@ku.edu
Tel.:  (785) 864-4904
Web:   http://www.ittc.ku.edu/~jsv/

Review of applications begins April 15, 2011 and will be considered until the position is filled.  EO/AA