disabilities and encourages applications from
these and other protected group members. Consistent with the University’s goals of achieving
excellence in all areas, we will assess the comprehensive qualifications of each applicant.
The Whiting School of Engineering and the
Department of Computer Science are committed
to building a diverse educational environment.
Max-Planck-Institute for Software
Systems
Tenure-Track Faculty Position at MPI-SWS
Applications are invited for tenure-track faculty
in all areas of computer science. Pending final approval, we expect to fill one position.
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 is part of a network of over 80 Max
Planck Institutes, Germany’s premier basic-re-search organisations. 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
full academic freedom, lead a team of doctoral
students and post-docs, and have the opportunity
to teach university courses; at the same time, they
enjoy ongoing institutional funding in addition
to third-party funds, a technical infrastructure
unrivaled for an academic institution, as well as
internationally competitive compensation.
The institute is located in the German cities of
Saarbruecken and Kaiserslautern, in the tri-bor-der 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; knowledge of the German language is
not required for a successful career at the institute.
Qualified candidates should apply on our application website ( https://apply.mpi-sws.org). To
receive full consideration, applications should be
received by December 1st, 2018.
The institute is committed to increasing the
representation of women and minorities, as well
as of individuals with physical disabilities. 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.
Purdue University
Tenure-Track/Tenured Faculty Positions
The Department of Computer Science in the College of Science at Purdue University solicits applications for at least two tenure-track or tenured
positions at the Assistant or Associate Professor
levels in areas of computer science. This search is
in addition to the separate searches in the areas
of theory, cybersecurity, databases and machine
learning, and an interdisciplinary hiring effort in
data science.
FACULTY POSITIONS
Department of Computer Science
The Department of Computer Science at Virginia Tech ( cs.vt.edu) seeks applicants for
at least three faculty positions, including two open rank positions in computer systems
and a tenure-track Assistant Professor position in AI/ML. Candidates must have a Ph.D.
in computer science or related field at the time of appointment and a rank-appropriate
record of scholarship and collaboration in computing research. Successful candidates
should give evidence of commitment to issues of diversity in the campus community.
Tenured and tenure-track faculty are expected to teach graduate and undergraduate
courses, mentor graduate students, and develop a high-quality research program.
ASSISTANT, ASSOCIATE, OR FULL PROFESSORS IN COMPUTER SYSTEMS. Candidates
are sought for multiple tenured or tenure-track positions in computing systems. Topics
of interest include, but are not limited to: operating systems, file and storage systems,
distributed systems, cloud, Io T and edge systems, mobile systems, secure and reliable
systems, embedded systems, system management, and virtualization. Candidates with
interests in systems research topics applicable to high-performance blockchain systems
and applications are particularly encouraged to apply. We also welcome candidates at
the interface to related areas such as computer architecture, networking, programming
languages, and analytics. Successful candidates will have the opportunity to leverage
significant ongoing collaboration and support from industrial partners, including block.
one, with strengths in decentralized systems and blockchain applications. This initiative is
also part of ongoing investment that has led to six tenure-track faculty members joining
the department and the stack@cs Center for Computer Systems since 2013. Stack@cs
researchers consistently publish and showcase high-impact results at top international
venues.Cu rrent stack@cs strengths include parallel and distributed systems, file and
storage systems, cloud, Io T and edge systems, compilers and runtime systems, computer
architecture, systems security, and high-performance computing. Current stack@cs faculty
have earned 8 Early Career Awards and numerous faculty awards from industry.
Applications must be submitted online to jobs.vt.edu for posting #TR0180127.
Applicant screening will begin on November 26, 2018 and continue until the position
is filled. Inquiries should be directed to Dr. Kirk Cameron, Search Committee Chair,
systemssearch@cs.vt.edu.
ASSISTANT PROFESSOR IN AI/ML. The department seeks applicants for a tenure-track
Assistant Professor position in artificial intelligence and/or machine learning. Exceptional
candidates at higher ranks may also be considered. Candidates with core research
interests in AI/ML are especially encouraged to apply. Some example areas include deep
learning, reinforcement learning, natural language processing, probabilistic models,
optimization, and learning theory. Example application areas of interest include computer
vision, robotics, social informatics, high performance computing, and intelligent systems.
The department has an active group of researchers in AI/ML, many of whom are members
of the Discovery Analytics Center ( dac.cs.vt.edu), which leads data science research on
campus. CS faculty also collaborate in other interdisciplinary research groups, including
the Center for Human Computer Interaction ( hci.vt.edu), the Center for Business
Intelligence and Analytics ( cbia.pamplin.vt.edu), the Hume Center for National Security
and Technology ( hume.vt.edu) and the Biocomplexity Institute ( bi.vt.edu). Successful
candidates will also have the opportunity to engage in transdisciplinary research,
curriculum, and outreach initiatives with other university faculty working in the Data &
Decisions Destination Area, one of several university-wide initiatives ( provost.vt.edu/
destination-areas).
Applications must be submitted online to jobs.vt.edu for posting #TR0180129. Applicant
screening will begin on December 10, 2018 and continue until the positions are filled.
Inquiries should be directed to Dr. Edward Fox, Search Committee Chair, fox@vt.edu.
The Department of Computer Science has 53 teaching faculty, including 47 tenured or
tenure-track faculty, over 950 undergraduate majors, and more than 250 graduate students.
Department annual research expenditures over the last four years average $12 million. The
department is in the College of Engineering, whose undergraduate program ranks 13th
and graduate program ranks 30th among all U.S. engineering schools (US News &World
Report). Virginia Tech’s main campus is located in Blacksburg, VA, in a region consistently
ranked among the country’s best places to live.
These positions require occasional travel to professional meetings.
Selected candidates must pass a criminal background check prior to employment.
Virginia Tech is an AA/EEO employer, committed to building a culturally diverse faculty; we
strongly encourage applications from traditionally underrepresented communities.