tics, mathematics, or related field. Opportunities for pursuing cutting edge research and joining a group of leading researchers. Background required in cyber security, internet, social networks, data mining, or related areas. Highly competitive salary. Contact Person: Dr. Vir V. Phoha, Email Address: [e-mail]

max Planck institute for informatics

Junior Research Group Leader

The Max Planck Institute for Informatics, as the coordinator of the Max Planck Center for Visual Computing and Communication (MPC-VCC), invites applications for

Junior Research Groups Leaders in the Max Planck Center for Visual Computing and Communication

The Max Planck Center for Visual Computing and Communications offers young scientists in information technology the opportunity to develop their own research program addressing important problems in areas such as image communication, computer graphics, geometric computing, imaging systems, computer vision, human machine interface, distributed multimedia architectures, multimedia networking, visual media security.

The center includes an outstanding group of faculty members at Stanford’s Computer Science and El¬ectrical Engineering Departments, the Max Planck Institute for Informatics, and Saarland University.

The program begins with a preparatory 1-2 year postdoc phase (Phase P) at the Max Planck Institute for Informatics, followed by a two-year appointment at Stanford University (Phase I) as a visiting assistant professor, and then a position at the Max Planck Institute for Informatics as a junior research group leader (Phase II). However, the program can be entered flexibly at each phase, commensurate with the experience of the applicant.

Applicants to the program must have completed an outstanding PhD. Exact duration of the preparatory postdoc phase is flexible, but we typically expect this to be about 1-2 years. Applicants who completed their PhD in Germany may enter Phase I of the program directly. Applicants for Phase II are expected to have completed a post-doc stay abroad and must have demonstrated their outstanding research potential and ability to successfully lead a research group.

Reviewing of applications will commence on
November 1, 2011. The final deadline is Decem-
ber 31, 2011. Applicants should submit their CV,
copies of their school and university reports, list
of publications, reprints of five selected publica-
tions, names of references, a brief description of
their previous research and a detailed description
of the proposed research project (including possi-
ble opportunities for collaboration with existing
research groups at Saarbrücken and Stanford) to:
Prof. Dr. Hans-Peter Seidel
Max Planck Institute for Informatics,
Campus E 1 4, 66123 Saarbrücken, Germany;
Email: [e-mail]
The Max Planck Center is an equal opportuni-
ty employer and women are encouraged to apply.

max Planck institute for software
systems (mPi-s Ws)
Tenure-track openings

Applications are invited for tenure-track and
tenured faculty positions in all areas related to
the study, design, and engineering of software
systems. These areas include, but are not limited
to, data and information management, program-
ming systems, software verification, parallel,
distributed and networked systems, and embed-
ded systems, as well as cross-cutting areas like
security, machine learning, usability, and social
aspects of software systems. A doctoral degree in
computer science or related areas and an
outstanding research record are required.

Successful candidates are expected to build a team and pursue a highly visible research agenda, both independently and in collaboration with other groups. Senior candidates must have demonstrated leadership abilities and recognized international stature.

MPI-SWS, founded in 2005, is part of a network of eighty Max Planck Institutes, Germany’s premier basic research facilities. MPIs have an established record of world-class, foundational research in the fields of medicine, biology, chemistry, physics, technology and humanities. Since 1948, MPI researchers have won 17 Nobel prizes. MPI-SWS aspires to meet the highest standards of excellence and international recognition with its research in software systems.

To this end, the institute offers a unique environment that combines the best aspects of a university department and a research laboratory: MPI-SWS currently has 11 tenured and tenure-track faculty, and is funded to support 17 faculty and about 100 doctoral and post-doctoral positions. Additional growth through outside funding is possible. 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.

michigan technological university Department of Computer Science Tenure-Track Faculty Position

Applications are invited for a tenure-track faculty position at the assistant professor level beginning August 2012. Candidates are expected to have a Ph.D. in computer science or a closely related field and to demonstrate potential for excellence in teaching and research. Candidates with research interests in human-centered computing, including human-computer interaction, software engineering, information integration and informatics, and health-related computing, will receive the strongest consideration; however, excellent candidates in other areas will be considered.

The Department has 320 undergraduates in three degree programs (Computer Science, Computer Systems Science and Software Engineering) and approximately 50 M.S. and Ph.D. students. One of the Department’s current goals is to increase diversity among its undergraduate majors. Faculty research interests include artificial intelligence, bioinformatics, computer architecture, compilers, distributed systems, embedded and multimedia systems, graphics and visualization, human computer interaction, parallel computing, security and software engineering. In addition, the Department has a central role in the interdisciplinary Computational Science and Engineering Ph.D. program which fosters research and teaching in the application of computer science to engineering and scientific problems.

The Department is housed in Rekhi Hall which includes space for graduate student and faculty offices, instructional labs, and classrooms. The facility also houses faculty research labs, including space for human-computer interaction, virtual reality, artificial intelligence, graphics and visualization, compilers and architecture, and computer security.

Michigan Technological University is a research university with approximately 7,000 students and 400 faculty with educational and research programs in computing, engineering, physical and social sciences, forestry, humanities and business. Michigan Tech is located in Michigan’s scenic Upper Peninsula and is surrounded by Lake Superior and nearby forests. The community offers year-round recreational and cultural opportunities. This environment, combined with a competitive compensation package and a low cost of living, results in an excellent quality of life.

Review of applications will continue until the position is filled. For full consideration, applications should be received by December 2, 2011. Women and minorities are particularly encouraged to apply. Applicants should send a resume, email address, a teaching statement, a research statement and a list of at least three references to: