Software Engineering, Data Management, Computer Security and Distributed Systems

Positions in computer science at University of Tartu

University of Tartu, Estonia, is a leading research-intensive university in the Baltics. Its Institute of Computer Science is implementing an ambitious plan to strengthen the quality of its research and teaching and to enhance its international projection and linkage with industry. As part of this plan, four new Senior Lecturer vacancies have been opened in the fields of Software Engineering, Data Management, Computer Security and Distributed Systems.

Applications for these positions are sought from ambitious early or mid-career academics seeking a next step in their careers. The successful candidates will have a PhD in Computer Science or a related discipline and a significant research track record in one of the above fields, evidenced by scholarly and/or industrial impact. Other requirements include significant University teaching experience, successful supervision of Masters and/or PhD students, and the ability to integrate into or complement one of the Institute's research teams, listed at http://www.cs.ut.ee/en/. The working language for this position is English.

The position is initially for five years, renewable according to University regulations. Salary will be in the range of 2000-3000 euro/month depending on qualifications and experience. Other benefits include 56 days of annual leave and a sabbatical semester during the 5-year appointment.

In the Estonian system, Senior Lecturer (Docent) is the position immediately below Professor. Senior lecturers are expected to conduct research independently and to actively supervise research students. The teaching load is 7h of contact time per week.

University of Tartu (est. 1632) is ranked 350-400 by THE ranking, and is in the top 1% of Engineering by ISI Thompson Reuters. The Institute of Computer Science has currently over 500 students and 50 full-time academic and research staff, out of which 20% are international.

Application procedures are listed in the respective announcements:
University wide vacancies: http://www.ut.ee/985987 =>
Software Engineering - http://www.ut.ee/985987?aka_id=30104
Data Management      - http://www.ut.ee/985987?aka_id=30172
Computer Security    - http://www.ut.ee/985987?aka_id=30192
Distributed Systems  - http://www.ut.ee/985987?aka_id=30138