knowledge of the German language is not required for a successful career at the institute.

Qualified candidates should apply at the secure application form ( apply.mpi-sws.org). To receive full consideration, applications should be received by December 15, 2016.

The institute is committed to increasing the representation of minorities, women and individuals with physical disabilities in Computer Science. We particularly encourage such individuals to apply. The initial tenure-track appointment is for five years; it can be extended to seven years based on a midterm evaluation in the fourth year. A permanent contract can be awarded upon a successful tenure evaluation in the sixth year.

Michigan State University

Computer Science and Engineering

Faculty Position in Biometrics

Join Michigan State University’s Global Impact Initiative, designed to address the grand challenges through the creation of over 100 new faculty positions in some of the most promising and exciting fields of research. We welcome applicants from diverse backgrounds. MSU offers an inclusive and collaborative work environment.

To learn more visit research.msu.edu/global-impact

The Department of Computer Science and
Engineering (CSE) at Michigan State University
(MSU) invites applications for a faculty position
in the area of biometrics. While the position is
primarily for a junior faculty, candidates at other
rity and privacy, embedded and mobile systems,
computational social science, legal, economic,
and social aspects of computing, NLP, machine
learning, information and knowledge manage-
ment, programming languages, verification, par-
allel and distributed 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.

MPI-SWS, founded in 2005, is part of a network of over 80 Max Planck Institutes, Germany’s premier basic research facilities. MPIs have an established record of world-class, foundational research in the sciences, technology, and the humanities. The institute offers a unique environment that combines the best aspects of a university department and a research laboratory: Faculty enjoy academic freedom, receive institutional funding and attract additional third-party funds to build and lead a team of graduate students and post-docs; they supervise doctoral theses, and have the opportunity to teach graduate and undergraduate courses. The institute offers outstanding technical infrastructure and administrative support, as well as internationally competitive compensation.

The institute is located in Kaiserslautern and Saarbruecken, in the tri-border area of Germany, France and Luxembourg. We maintain an international and diverse work environment and seek applications from outstanding researchers worldwide. The working language is English;

ranks may be considered. The successful candidate will be expected to develop an externally-funded interdisciplinary research program of international prominence that includes fundamental research, publications in high-impact journals and conferences, and training graduate students. Multidisciplinary research is strongly encouraged and is being actively pursued by the faculty members at MSU. Leadership is expected in the development of innovative educational programs that provide state-of-the-art knowledge to both undergraduate and graduate students. Candidates should have a Ph.D. in Computer Science or a closely related field, with demonstrated evidence of research accomplishments, teaching skills, and ability to work effectively with other researchers within the Department and colleagues on campus. Appointments will start in August 2017.

The campus is in the city of East Lansing and adjacent to the capital city of Lansing. The Lansing metropolitan area has a diverse population of approximately 450,000 residents. Local communities have excellent school systems and place a high value on education. Michigan State University is pro-active in exploring opportunities for employment for dual career couples, both inside and outside the University: http://miwin.msu. edu/. Information about work and life at MSU and the College of Engineering can be found at http:// www.egr.msu.edu/WE.

Applicants should submit a cover letter, curriculum vitae, the names of at least three references, and statements of their research and teaching interests through https://jobs.msu.edu,

Florida International University is classified by Carnegie as a R1: Doctoral Universities - Highest Research Activity and recognized as a Carnegie engaged university. It is a public research university with colleges and schools that offers 196 bachelor’s, master’s and doctoral programs in fields such as engineering, computer science, international relations, architecture, law and medicine. As one of South Florida’s anchor institutions, FIU contributes almost $9 billion each year to the local economy. FIU is Worlds Ahead in finding solutions to the most challenging problems of our time. FIU emphasizes research as a major component of its mission. FIU has awarded more than 220,000 degrees and enrolls more than 54,000 students in two campuses and three centers including FIU Downtown on Brickell, FIU@I- 75, and the Miami Beach Urban Studios. FIU’s Medina Aquarius Program houses the Aquarius Reef Base, a unique underwater research facility in the Florida Keys. FIU also supports artistic and cultural engagement through its three museums: Patricia & Phillip Frost Art Museum, the Wolfsonian-FIU, and the Jewish Museum of Florida-FIU. FIU is a member of Conference USA and has more than 400 student-athletes participating in 18 sports. For more information about FIU, visit http://www.fiu.edu/.

FIU’s School of Computing and Information Sciences (SCIS) is a rapidly growing program of excellence at Florida International University (FIU). The School has 29 tenure-track faculty members and over 2,000 students, including over 90 Ph.D. students. The School is engaged in on-going and exciting new and expanding programs for research, education and outreach. The School offers B.S., M.S., and Ph.D. degrees in Computer Science, and M.S. degrees in Telecommunications and Networking, Cyber-security, and Information Technology as well as B.S./B.A degrees in Information Technology. NSF ranks FIU 43rd nationwide in externally-funded research expenditures. SCIS has six research centers/clusters with first-class computing and support infrastructure, and enjoys broad and dynamic industry and international partnerships.

We invite applications from exceptionally qualified faculty at all levels with particular emphasis on networking, cyber-security, computer systems or data sciences, and other related areas. Ideal candidates for junior positions should have a record of exceptional research in their early careers and a demonstrated ability to pursue and lead a research program. Candidates for senior positions must have an active and sustainable record of excellence in funded research, publications and professional service as well as demonstrated leadership in collaborative or interdisciplinary research. In addition to developing or expanding a high-quality research program, all successful applicants must be committed to excellence in teaching at both the graduate and undergraduate levels. Applications are encouraged from candidates with highly transformative research programs and seminal ideas that extend the frontiers of computing and networking across other disciplines. A Ph.D. in Computer Science or related disciplines is required.

HO W TO APPLY: Qualified candidates are encouraged to apply to Job Opening ID (Job Opening ID 512441) at facultycareers.fiu.edu and attach a cover letter, curriculum vitae, statement of teaching philosophy, research statement, etc as individual attachments. Candidates will be requested to provide names and contact information for at least three references who will be contacted as determined by the search committee. To receive full consideration, applications and required materials should be received by December 31, 2016. Review will continue until position is filled.

FIU is a member of the State University System of Florida and an Equal Opportunity, Equal Access Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.