[TYPES/announce] Tenure-track opening at Max Planck Institute for Software Systems (MPI-SWS)

[Maria Christakis]

Applications are invited for tenure-track faculty in all areas of computer
science. Pending final approval, we expect to fill one position.

A doctoral degree in computer science or related areas and an outstanding
research record are required. Successful candidates are expected to build a
team and pursue a highly visible research agenda, both independently and in
collaboration with other groups.

MPI-SWS is part of a network of over 80 Max Planck Institutes, Germany's
premier basic-research organisations. MPIs have an established record of
world-class, foundational research in the sciences, technology, and the
humanities. The institute offers a unique environment that combines the best
aspects of a university department and a research laboratory: Faculty enjoy
full academic freedom, lead a team of doctoral students and post-docs, and
have the opportunity to teach university courses; at the same time, they
enjoy ongoing institutional funding in addition to third-party funds, a
technical infrastructure unrivaled for an academic institution, as well as
internationally competitive compensation.

The institute is located in the German cities of Saarbruecken and
Kaiserslautern, in the tri-border area of Germany, France, and Luxembourg.
We maintain an international and diverse work environment and seek
applications from outstanding researchers worldwide. The working language is
English; knowledge of the German language is not required for a successful
career at the institute.

Qualified candidates should apply on our application website
(apply.mpi-sws.org). To receive full consideration, applications should be
received by December 1st, 2018.

The institute is committed to increasing the representation of women and
minorities, as well as of individuals with physical disabilities. We
particularly encourage such individuals to apply. The initial tenure-track
appointment is for five years; it can be extended to seven years based on a
midterm evaluation in the fourth year. A permanent contract can be awarded
upon a successful tenure evaluation in the sixth year.