Saturday, August 6, 2016

[DMANET] Assistant professor position at CSI of Charles University in Prague

Assistant professor position
Computer Science Institute of Charles University
Prague, Czech Republic

Applications are invited for a 3-year position as Assistant Professor in
Computer Science in the area of Theoretical Computer Science and Discrete
Mathematics at the Computer Science Institute (CSI), Faculty of
Mathematics and Physics, Charles University in Prague, Czech Republic.

The expected starting date is between December 1, 2016, and February 1,
2017, and is negotiable.

The institute is looking for candidates that would strengthen and/or
complement existing research areas in the group, such as structural graph
theory, computational complexity or approximation algorithms. Strong
candidates from all areas of theoretical computer science and discrete
mathematics will be considered. For further information about the research
group see the webpages of CSI and the closely related Department of
Applied Mathematics at http://iuuk.mff.cuni.cz/ and
http://kam.mff.cuni.cz/. Informal inquiries are welcome and may be sent to
Prof. Jiri Sgall <sgall@iuuk.mff.cuni.cz>.

A successful candidate is expected to pursue an active research program,
teach advanced and introductory classes and possibly supervise
undergraduate and graduate students. Candidates are expected to have a
proven international research record and postdoctoral experience. A PhD in
computer science, discrete mathematics or a closely related field is
required. Knowledge of the Czech language is advantageous; the candidate
is expected to be able to teach in Czech after the first year of
employment.

The contract duration is three years. Potentially, the position is
renewable; also a habilitation (associate professor promotion) and a
permanent position is a possibility (subject to a separate review
process).

A signed application in paper form, accompanied by a curriculum vitae, a
proof of education, a list of publications, and a description of
pedagogical experience should be sent to the Personnel Department of MFF,
Ke Karlovu 3, CZ-12116 Praha 2, by

*** September 30, 2016. ***

The candidate should also arrange for two letters of recommendation to be
sent directly to the director of CSI Prof. Jiri Sgall
<sgall@iuuk.mff.cuni.cz>.

Shortlisted candidates will be invited for an interview in October.
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