Tenure-track openings @ MPI-SWS
Applications are invited for tenure-track faculty positions in all areas related to the theory and practice of software systems, including security and
privacy, embedded and mobile systems, computational social science, legal, economic, and social aspects of computing, NLP, machine learning, information and knowledge management, programming languages, verification, parallel 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; knowledge of the German language is not required for a successful career at the institute.
Qualified candidates should apply at secure application form (http://apply.mpi-sws.org/). To receive full consideration, applications should be received by December 15, 2015.
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.
http://www.mpi-sws.org/index.php?n=careers/tenure-track