[ecoop-info] Full-Time Tenure-Track Professor Position Software Language Engineering at the Vrije Universiteit Brussel

[Theo D'Hondt]

Dear colleagues:

The Computer Science Department of the Vrije Universiteit Brussel seeks to fill a vacancy for a faculty member specialised in software language engineering. Please find the announcement as published on:

	http://vub.talentfinder.be/en/vacature/10864/we-2014-006--zelfstandig-academisch-personeel--100-computerwetenschappen--software-language-engineering/

duplicated below. Any help you can provide in spreading the word to likely candidates will be greatly appreciated.



WE/2014/006 - Senior Academic Staff – 100% – Computer Science – Software Language Engineering

Company details

The Vrije Universiteit Brussel has been a leading player in the Flemish Higher Education landscape for 40 years. The University numbers 12.000 students and together with its hospital - UZ Brussel – employs more than 6.000 people. The Vrije Universiteit Brussel is the largest Dutch speaking employer in the capital.
Teaching and research at the Vrije Universiteit Brussel are founded on the principle of unfettered inquiry to benefit the progress of mankind. This means rejecting dogmatic positions and guaranteeing the freedom to form opinions without interference; in this way the University aims to ensure the dispersal of the principle of unfettered inquiry throughout society.
The University is autonomous and democratically run. This means guaranteeing the exercise of the fundamental freedoms within the University, as well as the right of the University Community to participate in the decision making process and scrutiny of University policy.
The following form part of the University’s mission:
the development, the communication and the application of a high level of academic education and scientific research, free from all preconceived ideas;
the translation of these ideals and knowledge into society in the spirit of social engagement;
the creation of a society in which everyone is capable of engaging in critical thinking.

Function

The teaching load may include both teaching general Computer Science courses at the bachelor level and specialised, research related courses at the master level. The actual course load will be negotiated on the basis of the selected candidate’s expertise.
The selected candidate is expected to reinforce research conducted at the Software Languages Lab (SOFT - http://soft.vub.ac.be) by engaging in research in the field of software language engineering. The lab is specifically interested in candidates knowledgeable in technology supporting the execution of innovative programming models on top of modern runtime platforms. These include, but are not limited to, multicore systems, embedded systems, the Internet of Things, cloud computing and cluster platforms. Keywords are among others: interpretation, compilation, dynamic- and just-in-time compilation, virtual machines and bytecode design, memory management, garbage collection and scheduling techniques.
The applicant has to accept the research culture of the Software Languages Lab, which spans the entire research spectrum of software language engineering, i.e. design, formalisation, implementation, tooling and application. He or she should provide proof of academic excellence with a publication track that supports this requirement.
The applicant will be incorporated into the management structure of the Software Languages Lab and is expected to contribute actively towards certain operational aspects and the further development of the lab. This implies the supervision of Ph.D. and M.Sc. students and and seeking financing for new research projects and their proper management.

Questions about content?

Contact Theo D’Hondt on +32 (0) 2 629 33 08 or tjdhondt at vub.ac.be.

Profile

Ph.D. in Computer Science.
The candidate should be able to teach classes in English. A candidate without knowledge of Dutch must be prepared to learn Dutch within a reasonable period.
The candidate has to have outstanding academic credentials and an excellent publication record that demonstrates that the full width of the software language engineering research spectrum is covered.
The candidate has to show to have experience in supervising Ph.D. and M.Sc. research and in managing research projects.
Female computer scientists are particularly encouraged to apply.
Every first appointment is dependent on the successful teaching of a demonstration lecture.
Near-native proficiency of English is required. The Vrije Universiteit Brussel provides courses in academic English.
The administrative and educational language at Vrije Universiteit Brussel is Dutch. If, at your appointment, you do not speak Dutch at all or do not speak it well, we will provide a training offer that must equip you to be able to teach in Dutch within three years. If your teaching assignment is completely in English, then it is expected that you have mastered the Dutch language to a level that will allow you to participate in the administrative meetings.

Offer

As an employee of the Vrije Universiteit Brussel your days will be spent in a dynamic, diverse and multilingual environment. Both our campuses are set within green oases on the outskirts of the centre of the capital of Flanders, Belgium and Europe. This centre, with all its opportunities, is within your reach by public transport in under half an hour.
Depending on your experience and academic merits you will receive a salary on one of the pay scales laid down by the government. Hospitalisation cover and free use of public transport for travel to and from work are standard conditions of employment. If you would rather cycle to work, compensation is also available for that. Both campuses have extensive sporting facilities which are at your disposal and a nursery is within walking distance.
More information is available at www.vub.ac.be under the heading ‘future employees’.
Recruitment in one of the academic ranks of Senior Academic Staff (senior faculty).
Recruitment in the rank of lecturer is a tenure track appointment which implies an initial appointment as lecturer for a period of 5 years with eligibility for tenure in the rank of senior lecturer by the end of this initial period.
Recruitment in other academic ranks is an initial appointment for 3 years with eligibility for tenure in the same rank by the end of this initial period.

Planned starting date: 01/09/2014
Length of contract: Recruitment in the rank of lecturer is a tenure track appointment which implies an initial appointment as lecturer for a period of 5 years with eligibility for tenure in the rank of senior lecturer by the end of this initial period.
Recruitment in other academic ranks is an initial appointment for 3 years with eligibility for tenure in the same rank by the end of this initial period.
Deadline for application: 16/04/2014


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                                Theo D'Hondt
 Software Languages Lab                           Computer Science Department
 Faculty of Sciences                               Vrije Universiteit Brussel
                  Pleinlaan 2 / B-1050 Brussels / BELGIUM EUROPE
 mailto: tjdhondt at vub.ac.be     http://soft.vub.ac.be/soft/members/theodhondt
 Phone : +32-2-629-33-08                                Fax : +32-2-629-35-25
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