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, [e-mail].

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, [e-mail].

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.