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The Department of Computer Science at the University of Chicago invites
applications from exceptionally qualified candidates in all areas of Computer
Science for faculty positions at the ranks of Professor, Associate Professor,
Assistant Professor, and Instructor. However, strongest consideration will be
given this year to candidates in the following three areas: (1) systems and
networking, (2) natural language processing, and (3) theory of computing.
The University of Chicago has the highest standards for scholarship and faculty quality, and encourages collaboration across disciplines. We encourage
strong connections with researchers across the campus in such areas as
mathematics, natural language processing, bioinformatics, logic, molecular
engineering, and machine learning, to mention just a few.
The Department of Computer Science (cs.uchicago.edu) is the hub of a
large, diverse computing community of two hundred researchers focused
on advancing foundations of computing and driving its most advanced applications. Long distinguished in theoretical computer science and artificial
intelligence, the Department is now building a strong Systems research
group. This closely-knit community includes the Computation Institute, the
Toyota Technological Institute, and Argonne's Mathematics and Computer
Science Division.
The Chicago metropolitan area provides a diverse and exciting environment.
The local economy is vigorous, with international stature in banking, trade,
commerce, manufacturing, and transportation, while the cultural scene includes diverse cultures, vibrant theater, world-renowned symphony, opera,
jazz, and blues. The University is located in Hyde Park, a Chicago neighborhood on the Lake Michigan shore just a few minutes from downtown on an
electric commuter train.
All applicants must apply through the University's Academic Jobs website.
For applicants in:
(1) systems and networking, the LINK is
academiccareers.uchicago.edu/applicants/Central?quickFind=51727;
(2) natural language processing, the LINK is
academiccareers.uchicago.edu/applicants/Central?quickFind=51728;
(3) the theory of computing, the LINK is
academiccareers.uchicago.edu/applicants/Central?quickFind=51729;
(4) all other areas, the LINK is
academiccareers.uchicago.edu/applicants/Central?quickFind=51730.
A cover letter, curriculum vitae including a list of publications, a statement
describing past and current research accomplishments and outlining future
research plans, and a description of teaching experience must be uploaded
to be considered as an applicant. Candidates may also post a representative set of publications, as well as teaching evaluations, to this website. The
reference letters can be sent by mail to:
Chair, Department of Computer Science
The University of Chicago
1100 E. 58th Street, Ryerson Hall
Chicago, IL. 60637-1581
Or by email to: Recommend@mailman.cs.uchicago.edu (letters can be in
pdf, postscript or Microsoft Word).
Three reference letters are required. They need to be need to be mailed
or e-mailed to the above addresses and one of them must address the
candidate's teaching ability. Applicants must have completed all requirements for the PhD except the dissertation at time of application, and must
have completed all requirements for the PhD at time of appointment. The
PhD should be in Computer Science or a related field such as Mathematics
or Statistics. To ensure fullest consideration of your application all materials,
including supporting letters, should be received by November 19. However,
screening will continue until all available positions are filled. The University
of Chicago is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer.
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The Argonne Named Postdoctoral
Fellowship Program
Argonne National Laboratory's Director's Office has
initiated these special postdoctoral fellowships at
Argonne to be awarded internationally on an annual
basis to outstanding doctoral-level scientists and
engineers who are at early points in promising
careers. The fellowships are named after scientific
and technical luminaries who have been associated
with Argonne and its predecessors, and the
University of Chicago, since the 1940's.
Candidates for these fellowships must display superb
ability in scientific or engineering research, and must
show definite promise of becoming outstanding
leaders in the research they pursue. Fellowships are
awarded for a two-year term, with a possible renewal
for a third year, and carry a stipend of $80,000 per
annum with an additional allocation of up to $20,000
per annum for research support and travel. The
deadline for submission of application materials is
October 31, 2011.
Argonne is a Department of Energy national
laboratory with over 1,500 scientists and engineers
performing world-class research aimed at solving the
nation's energy, environmental and security challenges.
Requirements for applying for an Argonne Named
Postdoctoral Fellowship:
Candidates must upload the following documents at
www.dep.anl.gov/postdocs/:
* Cover letter (optional)
* Research proposal (≤ 2 pages)
* CV, including list of publications, abstracts and
significant presentations
* Graduate School Transcripts
Additionally, the package must contain:
* Nomination memo (≤ 2 pages) from Argonne sponsor
* Three letters of recommendation from other than
Argonne staff
These letters must be sent directly via e-mail to
Named-Postdoc@anl.gov.
Letters must be in a PDF file from the individual(s)
with a signature on official letterhead. In the subject
line, please include the name of the candidate.
The sponsor could be someone who is already
familiar
with
your
research
work
and
accomplishments through previous collaborations or
professional societies. If you have not yet identified
an Argonne sponsor, visit the detailed websites of the
various Research Programs and Research Divisions
at www.anl.gov.
All correspondence should be addressed to Argonne
Named Postdoctoral Fellowship Program. One
application is sufficient to be considered for all
named fellowships. For additional details, visit the
Argonne web site at http://www.dep.anl.gov/postdocs/.
Argonne is an equal opportunity employer and we
value diversity in our workforce. Argonne is a U.S.
Department of Energy laboratory managed by
UChicago Argonne, LLC
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