Assistant/Associate Professorship or Professorship, University of Copenhagen

Assistant/Associate Professorship or Professorship in Computer Systems/Data Management

Department of Computer Science, Faculty of Science, University of Copenhagen.

The Department of Computer Science (www.diku.dk) at the University of
Copenhagen invites applications for 1-2 positions in computer systems
and/or data management. Candidates at all levels are invited to apply:
full professor, associate professor and assistant professor.

The department is expanding its research and teaching activities in big
data and cloud computing. Also, the department is expected to collaborate
closely with the upcoming Data Management and Software Center (DMSC) for
the European Spallation Source (ESS) in Lund
(europeanspallationsource.se/data-management-and-software).

The applicant should have significant research experience in the area of
computer systems and/or data management. Some relevant subareas include:
databases, distributed systems, parallel systems (including language
design and compilation techniques), computer networks, security and cloud
computing. The applicant´s research should include considerable
experimental experience.

For positions at the associate and full professorship level, significant
research management experience and documented ability to attract research
grants is expected.

Assistant professorships have been established to promote the careers of
young scientists. The initial appointment is for four years. If the
applicant is successful a permanent position within the same research area
will subsequently be advertised through an open call.

Successful candidates are expected to be involved in teaching primarily on
the computer science program, but also on other IT programs at the
department such as the bachelor´s and master´s programs in Communication
& IT.

The positions are open from August 1, 2013 or as soon as possible
thereafter.
Duties may include the successful applicant's own research, development
of the field, assessment tasks, grant applications, and research
management such as supervision and training of research fellows and other
staff. The successful applicant must also teach, prepare and participate
in examinations, and fulfill other tasks requested by the Department.
Information on the Department is linked at www.science.ku.dk/institutter,
and enquiries about the position can be made to Professor Martin
Zachariasen, Head of Department, tel. 28751357 and e-mail martinz@diku.dk.

According to the Ministerial Circular on Job Structure it requires a Ph.D.
or corresponding scientific qualifications to apply for an Assistant
Professorship. Appointment to an Assistant Professor position is limited
to a 4 year fixed-term period. During that period, the Assistant Professor
must attend a course in pedagogy (adjunktpædagogikum) or provide evidence
of similar qualifications.

Terms of appointment and payment accord to the agreement between the
Ministry of Finance and The Danish Confederation of Professional
Associations on Academics in the State
(perst.dk/Service%20Menu/Love%20regler%20og%20aftaler/Circular/2012/~/media
/Circular/2012/013-12.ashx). While negotiation for salary supplement is
possible, the starting salary is currently

For Professors - DKK 579,959 including annual supplement (+ pension DKK
99.173)
And
For Associate Professors - up to DKK 441,149 including annual supplement
(+ pension up to DKK 75,437)
And
For Assistant Professors - up to DKK 402,046 including annual supplement
(+ pension up to DKK 68,750)

The application, in English, must be submitted electronically at
http://www.offentlige-stillinger.dk/sites/cfml/kbhuni/kbhuniVis.cfm?plugin=
1&englishJobs=NO&nJobNo=211393.
Please note that the materials that should be considered in the assessment
must be attached the application form you will find under that address.

You must indicate in your application whether you are applying for an
assistant professorship, an associate professorship or a professorship.

Please include in the following order:
Curriculum vitae (with applicants e-mail address & telephone number)
Description (max. 5 pages) of current and proposed research including its
relation to other research at the Department
Description and documentation of teaching experience and qualifications
Full contact details (Name, address, telephone & email) of 2 professional
references
Complete publication list indicating max. 5 papers particularly relevant
to the application
Reprints of the 5 particularly relevant papers

The University wishes our staff to reflect the diversity of society and
thus welcomes applications from all qualified candidates regardless of
personal background.

The deadline for applications is 26 February 2013. Applications or
supplementary material received thereafter will not be considered. Please
refer to the following no. in future communication in this case: 211-0171.

Assessment of applicants will primarily consider their level of
documented, original scientific production at an international level,
including contributions to developments in their field. The teaching,
managerial, out-reach, and innovative qualifications of applicants will
also be considered.

Further procedure:
Applicants will be notified of the composition of the assessment committee
Applicants must provide supplementary documentation if requested by the
committee
Applicants may be summoned for an interview and/or requested to give a
trial lecture
Each applicant will receive that part of the assessment relating to
him/herself

Apply online at
http://www.offentlige-stillinger.dk/sites/cfml/kbhuni/kbhuniVis.cfm?plugin=
1&englishJobs=NO&nJobNo=211393.

Founded in 1479, the University of Copenhagen is the oldest university in
Denmark. With 37,000 students and 9,000 employees, it is among the largest
universities in Scandinavia and one of the highest ranking in Europe. The
University consists of six faculties, which cover Health and Medical
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