Senior faculty position in Computer Science

 

 

 

Position

The Department of Information and Communication Technologies (DTIC) at Pompeu Fabra University (UPF), Barcelona, invites applications for a senior faculty position in Computer Science. The department is especially interested in candidates in all areas of machine learning in the framework of the Maria de Maeztu Research Program.

UPF is a young, modern, public university which, in only twenty-five years, has earned a place for itself among the best universities in Europe. Its DTIC is a highly competitive academic department with its faculty organized around the following research areas: multimedia technologies, computational biology and biomedical systems, computation and intelligent systems and networks and communications. The DTIC has been awarded the Maria de Maeztu distinction of excellence by the Spanish Ministry of Economy and Competitiveness. It is the only university department in Spain to achieve this in the field of engineering. The associated Maria de Maeztu Strategic Research Program (http://www.upf.edu/mdm-dtic) focuses on data-driven knowledge extraction, boosting synergistic research initiatives across our different research areas. 

Successful candidates will develop an independent and creative research program and will become active participants and leaders in our research and educational programs at all levels. Only very strong candidates with an outstanding research record and excellent leadership abilities will be considered.

 

How to apply

Application should include the following documents (in PDF format): (1) cover letter, (2) curriculum vitae including publication list, and (3) research and teaching interests statements. It should also include names and addresses (including e-mail) of 3 references for a tenure track position and 6 for a senior position. Screening will start 31st October, 2016.

To apply please send an email to: [email protected]

 

Further question can be addressed to:

Prof. Miquel Oliver 

Director of the Department of Information and Communication Technologies

Director of Maria de Maeztu Excellence

Pompeu Fabra University, Barcelona

director.dtic@upf.edu

For additional information on UPF, please go to: https://www.upf.edu/

 

UPF is an equal opportunity employer. Applications from women are especially welcome.

 

 

Website for additional job details

Pompeu Fabra University (UPF, http://www.upf.edu/en/) is a public university located in Barcelona. It is the best Spanish university according to the London Times higher education index 2011 and it is the number one Spanish university in number of ERC grants. The Department of Information and Communication Technologies (DTIC, http://www.upf.edu/etic/) is the best in Computer Science in Spain, according to the Shanghai index 2009. The accreditation Units of Excellence Maria de Maeztu 2016-19 recognizes the units in Spain that perform cutting-edge research and are among the world's best in their respective areas. Only 3 university departments are accredited as such in Spain, and DTIC-UPF is the only one among technology and engineering.