CAREERS

ohio northern university

Assistant Professor

The Electrical & Computer Engineering and Computer Science (ECCS) Department at Ohio Northern University seeks applicants for a tenure-track faculty position at the rank of Assistant Professor to start September 1, 2009. Appointee must have a keen interest in undergraduate education with a strong commitment to teaching. Ph.D. in computer science, computer engineering, or related field by date of employment is required. Applicants in the final stages of a Ph.D. program may be considered for appointment as an Instructor. Candidates with expertise in the area of micro-controllers and/or teaching experience in introductory computer programming will be given preference. The department offers B.S. degrees in computer engineering, computer science, and electrical engineering. The 160+ students in the three programs are well prepared and highly motivated. The facilities are well equipped and maintained by a full-time technician. Our nine faculty members are enthusiastic and dedicated to undergraduate teaching.

Founded in 1871, Ohio Northern University, located in West Central Ohio, is a private university offering a diverse, dynamic and unique learning community, with rigorous professional programs in partnership with the arts and the sciences. Its 3,600 students study for graduate and undergraduate degrees in five colleges: Arts and Sciences, Engineering, Business Administration, Pharmacy, and Law. Ohio Northern takes pride in being a student-centered, service-oriented, val-

ues-based institution. Further information about the University is available at http://www.onu.edu.

Applicants should submit a letter of application, vita, transcripts, and three letters of recommendation to: Dr. John K. Estell, Chair, Electrical & Computer Engineering and Computer Science Department, Ohio Northern University, 525 S. Main St., Ada, Ohio 45810. Ohio Northern University is an Affirmative Action / Equal Opportunity Employer, and women and minority candidates are encouraged to apply. The search will continue until the position is filled.

Polytechnic institute of new York
university
Postdoctoral Position in
Computer Engineering

The Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering at the Polytechnic Institute of New York University is seeking applicants for a post doctorate position in the area of parallel computing. Among the position requirements are a PhD in computer science, electrical engineering or computer engineering and a background in multiprocessor architectures, embedded systems, mi-croarchitectural design and operating systems.. The successful candidate will participate in the research and development and integration of a high performance computing system being developed within our department. The position is for two years starting immediately. To apply send an email with your resume and cover letter to [e-mail].

Rice university Department of Computer Science Faculty and/or Research Positions

The Department of Computer Science at Rice University seeks applications for several tenure-track faculty appointments to start in July 2009. We welcome outstanding candidates in all areas of computer science. We are particularly looking for candidates with interests and experience in any aspect of one of the following two areas:

Analyzing, designing, and verifying complex systems. These systems maybe biological, mechanical or information-based. Examples of complex systems include but are not limited to swarm-based robotics, multi-agent artificial intelligence, social networks and synthetic biology. This search is part of a larger School of Engineering search in complex systems involving multiple positions in multiple departments.

Biomedical informatics, including but not limited to work in bio-informatics, computational biology, imaging informatics, clinical informatics and public health informatics. This search is in anticipation of furthering Rice University’s collaboration with the Baylor College of Medicine and Texas Children’s Hospital. These positions are designed to facilitate joint research bet ween Rice faculty and members of the Texas Medical Center.

We anticipate hiring at all ranks including Assistant Professor, Associate Professor and Full Professor. The Department and its associated research groups also have openings for research positions, including research faculty, research scientists, and postdoctoral researchers. The availability of re-

Boston university Department of Computer Science Assistant Professor

Applications are invited for two tenure-track assistant professorships beginning September 2009 (pending approval). Qualifications required of all applicants include a Ph. D. in Computer Science or related discipline, a strong research record, and a commitment to teaching. All research areas of Computer Science will be considered. Particular attention will be given to candidates pursuing research in Computing Systems, Trustworthy Computing, and/or Informatics (e.g., databases, data mining, machine learning). Currently, the Department comprises 17 faculty members, and offers programs leading to B. A., M. A., and Ph. D. degrees. In recent years the Department has expanded in research strength with current research interests including databases, fault-tolerant computing, image and video computing, network protocols and services, operating systems, performance evaluation, programming languages, real-time systems, security, and theory of computation and algorithms. In addition, the Department maintains a close association with other university groups working in various applied computing areas including scientific computing, computer engineering, and bioinformatics. The Department maintains a state-of-the-art computing environment and has full access to the university’s supercomputing facilities, high-speed campus networks, and Internet2. Recently, the Department has received significant government and industry grants for research, research infrastructure, and for graduate student support. We anticipate that this period of growth will continue based on our recent successes and the continued strong support of the University.

Additional information on the Department is available from

http://www.cs.bu.edu.

Qualified applicants should apply by filling out the application form available at http://www2.cs.bu.edu/faculty-app/, or by sending their resume, a cover letter stating one’s areas of specialization, and at least three letters of recommendation to:

Faculty Search Committee

Computer Science Department

111 Cummington Street

Boston University

Boston, MA 02215

Northeastern University

Faculty Opening in Computer Engineering

The Computer Engineering group of the ECE department at Northeastern University in Boston, MA, invites applications from candidates for several open positions. The CE group at NEU is a dynamic group of 11 faculty with established strengths in several areas including computer architecture, computer networks, VLSI design and testing, reliable computing, computer vision, machine learning, embedded systems and information assurance. We anticipate hiring strong candidates at the Assistant Professor level, although exceptional applicants at other ranks will be considered. We have a particular interest in attracting candidates with expertise in computer security, computer networking, embedded systems, parallel/multi-core computer architecture, nanoscale VLSI design (scaled CMOS and beyond), robotics, and software engineering. Computer Engineering is just one area of strength in the ECE Department at Northeastern University ( http://www.ece.neu.edu), which has over 40 faculty members. The ECE department has established areas of excellence in sensing and imaging (NSF Center), nanomanufacturing (NSF Center), communications and digital signal processing, power and control systems, power electronics, microwave magnetic materials and device technology. A Ph.D. in Computer Engineering, Computer Science or a closely related field is required. Successful candidates will be expected to develop strong independent research programs and to excel in teaching in both our undergraduate and graduate programs. To apply, please submit complete curriculum vitae, research and teaching statements, and names and contact information for at least four references. All materials should be clearly marked with the applicant’s name. Screening for the applications will start on January 1, 2009 and will continue until the position is filled. Materials should be sent electronically (all in PDF) to [e-mail]. Northeastern University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action, Title IX, educational institution and employer. For additional information visit http://www.neu.edu.