Professor/Associate Professor: Computer Science at Stellenbosch University

Department of Mathematical Sciences
Professor / Associate Professor: Computer Science
(Ref. NW08/176/0820)

• The Department of Mathematical Sciences is responsible for teaching and research in Mathematics, Applied Mathematics and Computer Science at Stellenbosch University. The Computer Science Division is research-active in artificial intelligence and machine learning, automata theory, program analysis, testing, and verification, and computer networks (more information is available on our webpage: www.cs.sun.ac.za).  It is keen to strengthen its position in computer networks.

Duties

• Research and publication;
• Securing research and project funding;
• Advising and supervising postgraduate students;
• Teaching undergraduate and postgraduate computer science modules;
• Administrative leadership, including the possibility to act as division head of Computer Science on a rotational basis.

Job Requirements

• PhD in Computer Science or a related discipline, with extensive research expertise in computer networks;
• Proven track record of conference presentations and publication in internationally recognised computer science journals and conference proceedings;
• Track record of securing research or project funding;
• Record of successful postgraduate student supervision up to PhD level;
• Proven national recognition for and international exposure in computer network research;
• Good verbal and written communication skills in English.

In addition, for appointment as Professor,

• Significant international recognition as expert in computer networks;
• Proven leadership abilities and experience;
• Proven involvement in academic service which may include, amongst others, referee and/or programme committee member for an international conference, plenary speaker, committee member of a professional society.
• Applicants are required to submit a detailed research statement and teaching philosophy.
• Applicants invited for interviews will be expected to present a lecture on their recent research.

Recommendation

• Existing international research contacts;
• Management experience in an academic environment.

Your application, comprising a comprehensive curriculum vitae (including the names and e-mail  addresses of at least three referees), must reach the University before or on the closing date of the advertised post.

The University reserves the right to investigate qualifications and conduct background checks on all candidates.
Should no feedback be received from the University within six weeks of the closing date, kindly accept that your application did not succeed.

Enquiries

• Enquiries regarding job content: Prof B Fischer on  021 808 4232 or at [email protected]
• Enquiries regarding remuneration/benefits as well as technical assistance with the electronic application process: Human Resources Client Service Centre on 021 808 2753 or at [email protected]

Closing Date:31-Aug-2020