The IMDEA Software Institute invites applications for tenure-track (Assistant Professor) faculty positions. We are primarily interested in recruiting excellent candidates in the areas of Systems, including Distributed Systems, Embedded Systems, etc.; Data Science, including Machine Learning; Security and Privacy; Software Engineering; and Cyber-Physical Systems. Exceptional candidates in other topics within the general research areas of the Institute will also be considered. Tenured-level (Associate and Full Professor) applications are also welcome.

The primary mission of the IMDEA Software Institute is to perform research of excellence at the highest international level in software development technologies. It is one of the highest-ranked institutions worldwide in its main topic areas.

Selection Process

The main selection criteria are the candidate's demonstrated ability and commitment to research, the match of interests with the Institute's mission, and how the candidate complements areas of established strengths of the Institute. All positions require a doctoral degree in Computer Science or a closely related area, earned by the expected start date. Candidates for tenure-track positions will have shown exceptional promise in research and will have displayed an ability to work independently as well as collaboratively.  Candidates for tenured positions must have an outstanding research record, recognized international stature, and demonstrated leadership abilities. Experience in graduate student supervision is also valued at this level.

Applications should be completed using the application form at

                 https://careers.software.imdea.org/

Please select the reference "2020-09-faculty-call" at the beginning of the form. For full consideration, complete applications must be received by December 1, 2020, although applications will continue to be accepted until the positions are filled.

Working at the IMDEA Software Institute

The Institute is located in the vibrant area of Madrid, Spain. It offers an ideal working environment, combining the best aspects of a research center and a university department. Its researchers can focus on developing new ideas and projects, in collaboration with world-leading, international faculty, post-docs, and students. Researchers also have the opportunity (but no obligation) to teach university courses. The Institute offers institutional funding and also encourages its members to participate in national and international research projects. The working language at the Institute is English.

Salaries at the Institute are internationally competitive and established on an individual basis. They include social security provisions in accordance with existing national Spanish legislation, and in particular access to an excellent public health care system.

Further information about the Institute's current faculty and research can be found at http://www.software.imdea.org .

The IMDEA Software Institute is an Equal Opportunity Employer and strongly encourages applications from a diverse and international community and underrepresented groups. The Institute complies with the European Charter for Researchers.

Note on COVID-19

The Institute continues working and hiring during the pandemic, while strictly adopting all recommended health safety measures, including working remotely as needed. The Institute actively monitors the evolution of the pandemic and interviews will be conducted remotely when necessary.

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