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Post-doctoral researcher in informatics of aging

Post-doctoral researcher in informatics of aging Supervisors: Alan A. Cohen (Aging Research Center) and Shengrui Wang ( Department of Computer Science ) We are looking to recruit a post-doctoral researcher with particular strength in quantitative analysis and programming to conduct a research project integrating many aspects of the aging process. The Aging Research Center (Centre de recherche sur le vieillissement, CdRV) is a multi-disciplinary center with many large, unique data sets, and we are seeking someone who can facilitate collaborations among researchers with diverse interests such as biomarker studies (Cohen), nutrition (H. Payette), functional autonomy (N. Dubuc), and social participation (M. Levasseur) in order to understand how each of these processes may affect the others over time. The post thus offers the opportunity to learn about diverse subjects while producing a number of key publications. This post-doctoral position is funded by the CdRV and supported by

Trip to WISE National Conference

The club UW WiSTEM is organizing a delegation to the WISE National Conference in Toronto this March 22-23! We are also trying to get subsidies from student societies and academic departments at UW, so there's a chance you'll get some of your ticket fee reimbursed in the future. Here's what to do if you want to attend.  1. Check out the facebook event or www.wise.skule.ca/conference and decide if you want to attend. https://www.facebook.com/events/407321012703571/?ref=br_tf 2. Buy your early bird tickets ($85) @ https://wisenc14.eventbrite.ca . Regular tickets are $100, or $80 each if bought in a group of 3-5. 3. Register yourself with the UW WiSTEM delegation and secure your eligibility for a reimbursement, should it become available. https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1nOzrM5DB0iJwMHZrDpNMBx6xBnlLL0fKXeO0xMDXEXY/viewform

Software GUI Developer/Web Programmer

Integrated Engineering Software provides state of the art software tools for electromagnetic, thermal and particle beam simulations. These tools are used in many of the world's largest labs and companies. Some examples of the diverse applications of the software include design of: electro-mechanical devices, high voltage equipment, antennas, mass spectrometers, ion implanters, induction heaters and electron microscopes. Integrated is seeking a creative and self-motivated individual to join our Software Development team based at our head office in Winnipeg, Manitoba. The primary responsibility of this position is the design and development of GUI elements for engineering design software. Some work on the corporate web site will also be required. The candidate should be willing to keep up-to-date with advances in technology, and be aware of how this affects the business environment. The ideal candidate for this position will have a graduate degree in Computer Science or Elec

NBC Summer Job Opportunities

Dear Madam / Sir. I hope you are doing well. We recently sent a call for applications for Summer Jobs in National Bank of Canada’s Financial Markets. We received 1200+ resumes, but not enough from students in Computer Science or similar fields. Please note that the Global Equity Desk on our Toronto trading floor is still looking to fill 1 or 2 Summer job positions by computer scientists (or similar field). Students interested in knowing more can directly send me their resume; no need to go through our Web site’s Job Opportunity. Best regards Pierre Laroche pierre.laroche@nbc.ca

Cisco Meraki/Cisco SF Recruiting Events

In 2003, a group of graduate students at MIT set out to build a simple, scalable and cost-effective wireless network to blanket Cambridge, MA. They succeeded, and in the process, invented a new network architecture, based in cloud computing, to make truly plug and play large-scale networks. Realizing they were on to something big, they left MIT, moved to California and started Meraki, now part of Cisco. Our team is still small enough that you will work on problems core to our business. We are also growing quickly, with a proven model for our technology, so your work will reach many customers and have a huge impact. We have small nimble teams from 2 - 5 people and there is no red tape in development. Our developers work in start-up environments with world-wide impact. Developing and scaling our system requires exceptional engineering ability across the stack. We're looking for smart people in fields ranging from device drivers to user interfaces and distrib

Contest/Internship Opportunity for CS Students

Dear Students, Capital One has recently launched an exciting new challenge: Use population data to identify promising markets . Prizes include 3 jobs, 5 iPad Minis, and $500. MindSumo challenges are a great opportunity to use the skills you're learning in classes, win cash prizes, and prove yourself to potential employers. To learn more, watch the 45 second video on the about page . Any questions can be directed to aaron@mindsumo.com Direct Links: https://www.mindsumo.com https://www.mindsumo.com/contests/use-population-data-to-identify-promising-markets http://www.mindsumo.com/student_about

Telefonica Research Positions Available

The Telefonica Digital Research group was created in 2006 and follows an open research model in collaboration with Universities and other research institutions, promoting the dissemination of scientific results both through publications in top-tier peer-reviewed international journals and conferences and technology transfer. Our multi-disciplinary and international team counts with about 20 full time researchers, holding PhD degrees in various disciplines of computer science and electrical engineering.   We are seeking candidates for Internships, PostDoc and Researcher (at different levels of seniority) positions to strengthen and complement our efforts in the areas we currently work on:   Big Data Analysis Distributed systems and networking Human–computer interaction Machine Learning Mobile computing User modeling and Recommender Systems Security and privacy   The salaries we offer are competitive and will depend upon the candidate's experience. We

CS Graduating Class 2014 Composite Photo

Attention all Computer Science Grads of 2014! Do not miss out on your class composite You must have your portrait taken this term to appear with your classmates Please go to  www.lifetouch.ca/waterloo  where you will find all of the details to book your session If you have any questions, you can contact Lifetouch at  waterlooquestions@lifetouch.com   or by calling them at  519-888-4567 x37539

Morgan Stanley Student Programming Contest - Global Launch Feb 24, 2014

This February, Morgan Stanley's Technology Division is launching the third Student Programming Contest and this season the contest has gone global. The online programming competition has been designed internally by a team of Morgan Stanley Technologists and challenges students to implement a set of programs that solve exciting algorithmic problems to have a chance to win some exciting prizes. As the contest runs, the Morgan Stanley Development Team will add tasks to the site. Entrants will be able to view their status on the live leaderboard—the more problems you solve the higher your chances of winning a prize. The overall contest winner will receive the global prize of an iMac. In addition to this, each region will reward their overall winner with a number of exciting prizes. CLICK HERE for more information and to register. Deadline for registration: 4 February 2014

Faculty Position at the Universite du Quebec in Montreal

[[SEE BELOW FOR THE ENGLISH VERSION]] UNIVERSITÉ DU QUÉBEC À MONTRÉAL  Département d'informatique Postes de professeur en informatique cognitive (Web sémantique et gestion des connaissances) et en informatique théorique (algorithmique) Le département d'informatique de l'UQAM est à la recherche de deux professeures, professeurs : -    Un-e professeur-e en informatique cognitive, dans le domaine du web sémantique et de la gestion des connaissances (ingénierie des ontologies, algorithmes de raisonnement sur les ontologies, Web des données, services Web sémantiques, etc.); -    Un-e professeur-e en informatique théorique, dans le domaine de l'algorithmique (théorie des langages et ses applications, graphes, géométrie computationnelle, structures de données, etc .). Les candidats-candidates doivent détenir un doctorat en informatique ou dans une discipline appropriée. Ces personnes doivent avoir démontré une excellente aptitude en recherche.  Elles doivent

Trent University LTA Position 2

The Department of Computing & Information Systems at Trent University invites applications for a 9-month limited-term position at the Assistant Professor level, starting August 1, 2014, subject to budgetary approval. Candidates should have a Ph.D. (or a Masters with industrial experience) in Computer Science (or related discipline) and have appropriate teaching experience. The Department is interested in individuals with experience teaching courses in the areas of Artificial Intelligence, Computer Forensics, Computer Architecture, History/Impact of Computing, and Software Engineering. Information about the Department may be found at our web site at www.trentu.ca/cois. Applicants must include with the letter of application, a curriculum vitae, a description of research and teaching interests, and arrange for three letters of reference to be sent to: Dr. Richard T. Hurley, Chair Department of Computing & Information Systems 1600 West Bank Drive Peterborough

Trent University LTA Position 1

The Department of Computing & Information Systems at Trent University invites applications for a 9-month limited-term position at the Assistant Professor level, starting August 1, 2014, subject to budgetary approval. Candidates should have a Ph.D. (or a Masters with industrial experience) in Software Engineering and/or Computer Science and have appropriate teaching and research experience. The Department is interested in individuals with experience teaching courses in the areas of Systems Analysis, Software Design and Modelling, Software Specification and Development, Digital Culture, and Computer Networks. Information about the Department may be found at our web site at www.trentu.ca/cois. Applicants must include with the letter of application, a curriculum vitae, a description of research and teaching interests, and arrange for three letters of reference to be sent to: Dr. Richard T. Hurley, Chair Department of Computing & Information Systems 1600 West

UT Dallas faculty positions

UT Dallas has multiple  faculty openings  for positions starting in Fall 2014. We are looking for outstanding candidates in all areas of computer science, particularly in software engineering, machine learning/ data sciences (read more about our  computer science faculty search ; read more about our  software engineering faculty   search ).  Please inform your graduating Ph.D. students about these open positions. UTD CS is a student-centered, research-focused department that strives to bring out the best in teaching, research, and service to the community, industry and the computing profession. With 2,000+ undergraduate and graduate students, 48 tenure-track faculty members, 19 full-time instructors, UTD CS is one of the largest departments in the country today. UTD CS had a very productive 2013. Some of the milestones reached in 2013 are highlighted below: New Faculty Hires:   Dr. Zygmunt Haas , world-renowned expert in wireless networks, joined the CS Department

IDRC 2014 Student Employment

IDRC is a great place to learn, network and make a difference!  The International Development Research Centre (IDRC), a Canadian Crown corporation, supports financially and through capacity-building, research in developing regions of the world to promote growth and development. The result is innovative, lasting local solutions that bring choice and change to those who need it most.  This summer more than 20 students will gain experience by working closely with teams of professionals at our Head Office in Ottawa as a student in one of the areas of:  Administration  Agriculture and Environment  Canadian Partnerships and Fellowships and Awards Programs  Communications  Donor Partnerships  Finance  Global Health Grants Administration  Human Resources  Information Management and Techno-logy  Risk Management and Internal Audit  Science and Innovation  Social and Economic Policy  Corporate Strategy and Evaluation  Visit our webs

UW: Great Canadian Appathon

The University of Waterloo is a Hub for the Great Canadian Appathon. The videogame hackathon is taking place January 17-19.  Build a mobile game within 48 hours and you could win $30,000 in prizes and the chance to have your game published! Need a team? Try the all-new matchmaking tool! Register today! Registration deadline is January 17, 12pm.  http://www.greatcanadianappathon.com  

C.S. students - learn what a graduate degree in Engineering can offer you!

Wednesday, January 22, 2014 6:00 – 7:30 pm E5, Sedra Student Design Centre Hear from Bruce Hellinga, Associate Dean of Graduate Studies in Engineering, about the benefits of a graduate studies degree and how engineering research impacts world change. You will be able to speak with admissions experts, faculty members, and current graduate students from each Engineering department. This is your opportunity to ask questions and learn about research happening here at Waterloo that is improving the world around us. There will also be representation from the Conrad Centre of Business, Entrepreneurship and Technology , the Centre for Career Action , and Mitacs . Food and beverages will be provided. All undergrads are welcome! Register now

Next local ACM-style programming contest January 26

The next Waterloo-local ACM-style programming contest will be held on Sunday, January 26 in MC 3022. All members of the UW community are invited to try their programming skill in Scheme, C, C++, Java, or Pascal. For full details and online registration, please see: http://acm.student.cs.uwaterloo.ca/~acm00/ The contest will run from 1 pm sharp until 4 pm, and will be followed by pizza. There will be a practice contest in the morning to allow contestants, especially those competing for the first time, to get their account setup and become familiar with the contest environment. Contestants participating in the practice contest should arrive by 10:30 am in MC 3022. For out-of-town participants, it is possible to participate remotely using a web-based system, but local participants are encouraged to attend in person if possible.

Future CS Grad Night

Are you interested in graduate studies in computer science? Would you like to speak with someone to learn more about admissions, programs, and research projects? If so, drop by, grab some free food, and speak to one of our CS Graduate Ambassadors. Thursday, January 16 6:00 - 7:00 pm MC5136  (Following the Math Graduate Information Sessions)  All second, third, and fourth year computer science and/or math students are welcome to attend. FREE pizza and drinks will be provided! For more information, contact Heather Steinmetz: h2steinm@uwaterloo.ca.

VMware Technical Interview Workshop and Information Session

VMware (NYSE:VMW) is hosting two events at Waterloo on Tuesday, January 14, 2014. Technical Interview Workshop Tuesday, January 14, 2014, 5:30-7:00 pm Arts Lecture Hall 105 Information Session Tuesday, January 14, 2014, 7:30-9:00 pm Tatham Center 2218 FREE FOOD! RSVP: https://info.uwaterloo.ca/infocecs/students/rsvp/index.php?id=2223&mode=on Intern and New College Grad Positions: http://www.vmware.com/company/careers/university-relations.html For more information, please contact Heather Fish at hfish@vmware.com

BlackBerry Information Session

BlackBerry is coming to campus to recruit for summer co-cop/interns. This is a great opportunity for students to network with BlackBerry professionals and find a summer co-op/intern position. Date: January 13th, 2014 Location: Festival Room ? South Campus Hall Time: 4:30pm ? 6:30pm Please pre-register at: https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/blackberry-uw-information-session-tickets-9739514149 Password: blackberry For any queries contact our Campus Ambassador: ?BBM Channel PIN: C00498EAC BBM PIN: 2FFFAC2C Reards, Sajjad Mosharraf ------------------- BlackBerry Campus Ambassador at UW

Google@Waterloo - Weds 1/15 & Thurs 1/16

Google's mission is to organize the world's information and make it universally accessible and useful. It's an enormous goal to accomplish and we need great people to help us achieve it. Come learn about Google and meet our Googlers at these exciting events! Tech Googler Career Panel When: Thurs Jan 16, 7:30pm-9pm Where: South Campus Hall, Festival Room What : Come join uWaterloo alumni and former interns at Google as they discuss their path to Google, technical projects, and life as an engineer at Google. This session will be open for questions, so come prepared and ask what you've always wanted to know about working at Google. As always pizza and swag will be provided! RSVP: Please RSVP for the panel on this RSVP form . We’ll have plenty of pizza, caffeine, and some *awesome* raffle prizes, so please don’t miss this event! PhD Lunchtime Talk When: Weds Jan 15, 11:30am-12:30pm Where: DC 1301 What : Pursuing your PhD at Waterloo? In