***** To join INSNA, visit http://www.insna.org ***** We are looking for motivated students, who have strong interest in the area of data science and machine learning for human-centered applications, including recommender systems and learning analytics. Admitted students will work with Prof. Shaghayegh (Sherry) Sahebi on developing innovative methods in: Data Mining and Data Analytics, Machine Learning for User-Adaptive Systems, Educational Data Mining, Recommender Systems, and other related topics. *** Learn more https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=http-3A__www.cs.albany.edu_-7Esherry_opportunities.php&d=DwIFaQ&c=pZJPUDQ3SB9JplYbifm4nt2lEVG5pWx2KikqINpWlZM&r=uXI5O6HThk1ULkPyaT6h2Ws3RKNKSY__GQ4DuS9UHhs&m=qk2rx3ktqDyNC-AQn5TOr7PSRFl3XMV2bg6l5ZfxgrU&s=xdQ1_L4dqrktj9LjaHZ5Yh7JwF6BC_-Yke3MjySN7eA&e= —---------------------------------------------— *** Preferable Background The selected candidates should demonstrate strong interests and relevant training/skills including: * Completed B.S./M.S. degree(s) in one of the related disciplines: Computer Science/Engineering, Information Sciences, Mathematics, Applied Statistics. * Excellent writing and speaking English skills * Experience with computational environments (R, Matlab); programming skills in scripting languages (Python, Perl, Javascript, etc.) and/or in major languages (Java, C, C++); previous coursework and/or practical experience in machine learning —---------------------------------------------— *** Please email me at [log in to unmask] by Dec. 15th, and include your CV, if you are interested. * Application Link (official deadline: Jan 15, 2018) https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=http-3A__www.albany.edu_graduate_computer-2Dscience-2Dphd-2Ddegree.php&d=DwIFaQ&c=pZJPUDQ3SB9JplYbifm4nt2lEVG5pWx2KikqINpWlZM&r=uXI5O6HThk1ULkPyaT6h2Ws3RKNKSY__GQ4DuS9UHhs&m=qk2rx3ktqDyNC-AQn5TOr7PSRFl3XMV2bg6l5ZfxgrU&s=i2IClr-E8XmRW0oHfy7FmvF62rrjy4Jn8xJXVBtarO0&e= -- Shaghayegh Sahebi (Sherry), PhD Assistant Professor, Department of Computer Science, University at Albany, SUNY https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=http-3A__www.cs.albany.edu_-7Esherry_&d=DwIFaQ&c=pZJPUDQ3SB9JplYbifm4nt2lEVG5pWx2KikqINpWlZM&r=uXI5O6HThk1ULkPyaT6h2Ws3RKNKSY__GQ4DuS9UHhs&m=qk2rx3ktqDyNC-AQn5TOr7PSRFl3XMV2bg6l5ZfxgrU&s=4GhrSeXlWB6ujpX_noWmx8by9FXA25Z099oyKnFQXlk&e= _____________________________________________________________________ SOCNET is a service of INSNA, the professional association for social network researchers (http://www.insna.org). To unsubscribe, send an email message to [log in to unmask] containing the line UNSUBSCRIBE SOCNET in the body of the message.