versity department and a research laboratory:
a) Faculty receive generous base funding to build
and lead a team of graduate students and post-
docs. They have full academic freedom and
publish their research results freely.
b) Faculty have the opportunity to supervise doc-
toral theses, teach graduate and undergradu-
ate courses, and have the flexibility to incorpo-
rate teaching into their research agenda.
c) Faculty are provided with outstanding techni-
cal and administrative support facilities as
well as internationally competitive compensa-
tion packages.
Funds have been committed to grow the institute to a strength of 17 tenured and tenure-track
faculty, and about 100 doctoral and post-doctoral
positions. Additional growth through outside
funding is expected. We maintain an open, international and diverse work environment and
seek applications from outstanding researchers
regardless of national origin or citizenship. The
working language is English; knowledge of the
German language is not required for a successful
career at the institute.
The institute is located in Kaiserslautern and
Saarbruecken, in the tri-border area of Germany,
France and Luxembourg. The area offers a high
standard of living, beautiful surroundings and
easy access to major metropolitan areas in the
center of Europe, as well as a stimulating, competitive and collaborative work environment. In
immediate proximity are the MPI for Informatics,
Saarland University, the Technical University of
Kaiserslautern, the German Center for Artificial
Intelligence (DFKI), and the Fraunhofer Institutes for Experimental Software Engineering and
for Industrial Mathematics.
Qualified candidates should apply online at
http://www.mpi-sws.org/application.
The review of applications will begin on January 12, 2009, and applicants are strongly encouraged to apply by that date; however, applications
will continue to be accepted until February 27,
2009.
The Max Planck Society is committed to increasing the representation of minorities, women
and individuals with physical disabilities in Computer Science. We particularly encourage such
individuals to apply.
mississippi state university
Faculty Positions in Computer Science or
Software Engineering
The Department of Computer Science and Engineering ( http://www.cse.msstate.edu) is seeking
to fill an open position for a tenure-track faculty
member at the Assistant/Associate Professor levels. Evidence of strong potential for excellence in
research (including the ability to attract external
funding) and teaching at the graduate and undergraduate levels is required. The primary area
of interest for this position is Software Engineering, but applicants in the areas of artificial intelligence, scientific computing, networking and
high performance computing, computer security, and graphics and visualization will also be
considered. Mississippi State University is the
largest university in the State of Mississippi with
approximately 1000 faculty and 18,000 students.
The Department of Computer Science and Engineering has 18 tenure-track faculty positions and
offers academic programs leading to the bachelor’s, master’s and doctoral degrees in computer
science and bachelor’s degrees in software engineering and computer engineering. The Department also cooperates with the Department of
Electrical and Computer Engineering in offering
master’s and doctoral degrees in computer engineering, and participates in the interdisciplinary
program in computational engineering leading
to master’s and doctoral degrees. Faculty members and graduate students work with a number
of on-campus research centers including the
Center for Computer Security Research, the High
Performance Computing Collaboratory, the Institute for Neurocognitive Science and Technology,
the Institute for Digital Biology, the Center for Advanced Vehicular Systems and the GeoResources
Institute. Seven faculty members in the department have been recognized by NSF CAREER
awards, and faculty members within the department currently hold grants from the NSF, NASA,
Department of Defense, Department of Justice,
industry, as well as others. Department research
expenditures total around three million dollars
per year. Mississippi State is ranked in the top 100
among public universities in the nation by the National Science Foundation for total institutional
research expenditures.
Applicants should submit a letter of application, curriculum vita, teaching statement,
research statement, and names and contact information of at least three references online at
http://www.jobs.msstate.edu/. Review of applications will begin not earlier than November 2008
and continue until the position is filled. MSU is an
Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer.
Tenure-Track Full Professor
in Embedded Security
Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering
The Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering at the University of Massachusetts
Amherst invites applications from candidates for a tenure-track position in Embedded
Security at the Full Professor level starting September 2009. We seek to aggressively grow
our expertise in Embedded Security which spans Communications, Networking,
Microelectronics, Cryptography and Embedded Systems Engineering. In collaboration
with various government and industry organizations as well as faculty in Computer Science
and Transportation Engineering, we are currently establishing a new research center
in Embedded Security. Information about the ECE Department can be found at
http://www.ecs.umass.edu/ece
Candidates should have a well-established track record of research excellence in the areas
of interest for this search, which include but are not limited to: applied cryptography, RFID,
embedded systems, cryptanalysis, and secure system prototyping. In addition to a
demonstrated commitment to teaching at both the undergraduate and graduate levels,
candidates should have an understanding of diversity issues and their educational importance,
a strong publication record, demonstrated leadership and vision in their field, and a
demonstrated ability to attract significant external research support.
Rank and salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience. The committee
will begin reviewing applications on November 1, 2008. The search will continue until
the position is filled. Interested applicants should send a CV, statement of research
and teaching interests, and the names and addresses of at least four references to:
embeddedsecuritysearch@ecs.umass.edu, or printed copy to: Search Committee,
Embedded Security, Electrical and Computer Engineering, University of Massachusetts,
Knowles Engineering Building, 151 Holdsworth Way, Amherst, MA 01003.
The University, College, and Department are committed to increasing diversity of the
faculty, student body, and curriculum, and welcome applications from women and other
underrepresented groups. UMASS is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer.
new Jersey institute of technology
Assistant Professor/Software,
Software Engineer
The Computer Science Dept. at New Jersey Institute of Technology (NJIT) seeks to hire faculty
for a tenure-track position beginning Fall 2009.
Applications are invited from candidates with
research & teaching interests in multiple aspects
of software, such as Software Engineering & Web
Technologies & Services. Experience with practical software building and/or Open Source projects a plus.
Applicant should have a PhD (or expect to receive one by summer 2009) in computer science.
Applicant should have demonstrated potential
for original research, a commitment to excellence
in teaching & familiarity with practical aspects of
software. Salary is competitive & commensurate
with appointment rank & qualifications.
NJIT is a public research university. The dept.
offers programs at the undergraduate, masters &
PhD levels in Computer Science. The dept. also offers undergraduate & graduate degree programs
in Bioinformatics. NJIT is located in Newark’s
University Heights, a multi-institutional campus
shared with Rutgers University at Newark, the
University of Medicine & Dentistry of New Jersey
& Science Park. NJIT’s location in the NY metro
area is ideal for research collaboration. The area
is home to other universities & research labora-