DM: Research programmer position, Beckman Institute, University of IL

[William Hsu]

POSITION NOTICE

Research Programmer
Beckman Institute, Artificial Intelligence Group
University of Illinois

The Artificial Intelligence Group of the Beckman 
Institute for Advanced Science and Technology is seeking two 
full-time research programmers, to assist with programming 
projects in the areas of knowledge-based expert systems, 
Bayesian models of decision making, artificial neural 
networks, machine learning and data mining, evolutionary 
algorithms, numerical simulation, and human-computer 
intelligent interaction. The Beckman Artificial Intelligence 
Group is the primary center of artificial intelligence 
research at the University of Illinois, with twelve faculty 
members from departments across campus and over fifty 
graduate students. A state-of-the-art computing environment 
is centered around high-end Windows NT Pentium workstations. 
In addition to programming, duties include assisting with 
the supervision of undergraduate research programmers.

Candidate must have a B.S. or M.S. in computer science 
or a related field, with a minimum of two years of 
experience, and be proficient in C++, Lisp, or Prolog. This 
is a full-time, 12-month, academic professional position. 
The University of Illinois has a comprehensive benefits 
package. Salary is competitive and commensurate with 
experience. These positions are grant-funded; reappointments 
are contingent on continued funding. The current funding in 
place is for three and a half years.

To ensure full consideration, applications should be 
received by April 6, 1998, but the positions are open until 
filled. Starting date is as soon as possible. Please send a 
description of background and interests, resume, and the 
names of three references to Professor David Wilkins, Search 
Committee Chair, Beckman Institute, University of Illinois, 
405 North Mathews, Urbana, IL 61801. Phone: 217-333-2822. 
Applications by e-mail in Word, ASCII or PostScript are 
preferred.  Please e-mail: ai-search@odysseus.ai.uiuc.edu 

The University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign is an 
Affirmative Action / Equal Opportunity Employer.