[ecoop-info] Postdoctoral researcher in Boa Project @ Iowa State University.

[Rajan, Hridesh [COM S]]

Postdoctoral researcher in Boa Project @ Iowa State University.

The Boa project @ Iowa State University is seeking a self-motivated, go-getter with strong analytical and programming skills for a postdoctoral position. The initial position is for one year with a possibility of extension up to three years. The position requires a Ph.D. in Computer Science or a closely related field and outstanding potential for research in computer science and promise of effective research mentoring at undergraduate through graduate levels. Candidates who are in the final stages of obtaining a Ph.D. will also be considered.  An ideal candidate will commit to, and advance the vision and the goals of the Boa infrastructure. For more details about the project refer to: http://boa.cs.iastate.edu. We would like to hire immediately; however, a later start date is possible, depending on the candidate’s timetable.

Iowa State University is classified as a Carnegie Foundation Doctoral/Research University-Extensive, a member of the Association of American Universities (AAU), and ranked by U.S. News and World Report as one of the top public universities in the nation. Over 34,000 students are enrolled, and served by over 6,100 faculty and staff (see www.iastate.edu). Ames, Iowa is a progressive community of 60,000, located approximately 30 minutes north of Des Moines, and recently voted second best most livable small city in the nation (see www.amescvb.com).

Qualifications 
- Required: a PhD in computer science, software engineering and related discipline.
- Preferred: strong background in programming languages, compilers, program analysis, and distributed computing techniques.
- Preferred: publications relevant to the Boa project in top-tier venues. 

To apply, send the following to hridesh at iastate.edu: 1) a cover letter briefly summarizing qualifications and describing your interest in the position, 2) curriculum vitae.

Review of applications will begin on June 15, 2015 and will continue until the position is filled.  You will be contacted if more information is needed.  Notification will be given via email when the position has been filled.

All offers of employment, oral and written, are contingent upon the university’s verification of credentials and other information required by federal and state law, ISU policies/procedures, and may include the completion of a background check.

Iowa State University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, marital status, disability, or protected veteran status, and will not be discriminated against. Inquiries can be directed to the Director of Equal Opportunity, 3350 Beardshear Hall, (515) 294-7612.

Dr. Hridesh Rajan
Dept. of Computer Science, Iowa State University
http://www.cs.iastate.edu/~hridesh/
My Lab: http://design.cs.iastate.edu