[DL] PostDoctoral Position in Knowledge Representation, Web Services, Semantic Web, ontologies, Reasoning

[Arash Shabannejad]

**** Postdoctoral Fellow: Knowledge Representation, Web Services, Semantic Web, Reasoning and Inference


A postdoctoral position is available immidiately in Population Health Intelligence Lab at the University of Tennessee Health Science Center–Oak Ridge National Lab (UTHSC-ORNL), Center for Biomedical Informatics. The successful candidate will work with Dr. Arash Shaban-Nejad on utilizing knowledge representation, semantic web, web services, ontologies, rule languages, logical reasoning and inference to develop novel algorithms, tools and methods for knowledge and data integration, filtering and visualization, and interoperability and change management.

Familiarity with Rule Languages and Graph Theoretical approaches will be considered as assets.

A successful applicant must have a Ph.D. in a relevant discipline (e.g. Computer Science, Medical Informatics, Mathematics, etc.) and a strong research track record. Strong programming and communication skills are required.

Interested applicants please send CV and the names and the contact information for at least two references to Dr. Arash Shaban-Nejad (ashabann at uthsc.edu). Review of applications starts *immediately* and will continue until the position is filled.

This appointment will initially be for 12 months with a possibility of an extension subject to performance and availability of funding.


Applicants are ** not required ** to be US citizens or permanent residents.


*** Salary will be commensurate with relevant experience and based on the prevailing wage for postdoctoral research trainees set by the U.S. Department of Labor. The position includes an excellent benefits package (http://www.uthsc.edu/postdoc/benefits.php). Located in Memphis, a dynamic Mid-South city rich in culture, history, diversity, music and cuisine, the University of Tennessee Health Science Center is one of the largest, most comprehensive academic health centers in the United States with a solid commitment to postdoctoral training. UTHSC is an Equal Employment/Affirmative Action Title VI/IX/ Section 504/ ADA/ADEA Employer.



*** How to apply: All candidates must apply online at 

https://ut.taleo.net/careersection/ut_system/jobdetail.ftl?job=16000000QA


Salary will be commensurate with relevant experience and based on the prevailing wage for postdoctoral research trainees set by the U.S. Department of Labor. The position includes an excellent benefits package (http://www.uthsc.edu/postdoc/benefits.php). Located in Memphis, a dynamic Mid-South city rich in culture, history, diversity, music and cuisine, the University of Tennessee Health Science Center is one of the largest, most comprehensive academic health centers in the United States with a solid commitment to postdoctoral training. UTHSC is an Equal Employment/Affirmative Action Title VI/IX/ Section 504/ ADA/ADEA Employer
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