theory and theoretical biology. Desired expertise includes information theory, random processes, linear algebra, stochastic convergence, optimization, and the tools used in finite blocklength analyses. While background in biology is not required, demonstrated prior interest in the field, where available, should be highlighted in the candidate's
materials.
Postdoctoral Scholar, California Institute of Technology
Principal Investigator: ÌýMichelle Effros
Seeking one postdoctoral scholar for work at the boundary of informationÌýtheory and theoretical biology.Ìý Desired expertise includes informationÌýtheory, random processes, linear algebra, stochastic convergence,Ìýoptimization, and the tools used in finite blocklength analyses.Ìý WhileÌýbackground in biology is not required, demonstrated prior interest in theÌýfield, where available, should be highlighted in the candidate'sÌýmaterials.
Interested candidates should be nominated by their current doctoral orÌýpostdoctral advisor. Ìý Nominations, including a brief statement of support from the advisor and the candidate's CV and earliest possible start date, shouldÌýbe sent directly to effros at caltech edu.Ìý Three letters ofÌýrecommendation will be requested at a later date.Ìý The position isÌýintended to start very quickly;Ìý candidates who are not available for near-term start dates will not be considered.
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