[AISWorld] Academic position at the University of Namur

[Jean-Luc Hainaut]

Academic position at the University of Namur - Faculty of Computer Sciences


FUNCTIONS

Focussing on both teaching and research in information and communication systems design, from requirement engineering to implementation, the Faculty of Computer Science of the University of Namur (FUNDP) announces a full-time professor position with emphasis on information system evolution, including transformation of programs, databases, man-machine interfaces, and decision process software. The potential of candidates taking precedence over their current specialisation, candidates with other but related, background are also invited to apply provided they are willing to change their research and teaching focus toward information system evolution.

Candidates are expected to contribute to undergraduate, graduate and postgraduate teaching, and to lifelong learning. They will develop competitive research at national and international level. Usual service activities are also part of the duty. 

In accordance with the Belgian law, the position will first be given for a two-year probationary period, the successful candidate being then confirmed in his (her) appointment. The candidate is expected to start on September 1st, 2011.


QUALIFICATIONS

The candidates will hold a PhD, preferably in computer science. The tenure is open to candidates with a strong scientific and teaching background as well as to young candidates showing high scientific and pedagogical potential. Teaching will mainly be delivered in French. Non French speaking candidates will be able to teach in French after one year. Preference will be given to candidates with a high integration potential and with an expertise complementing that of the current academic staff. Interest in applying their research in the domains of e-health and sustainable development would be welcome.


APPLICATION

Applications should be sent to the Rector of the University of Namur (FUNDP), rue de Bruxelles 61, B-5000 Namur, Belgium. Application forms are available from the Human Resource Department, rue de Bruxelles 61, B-5000 Namur (Tél. : +32 (0)81-72 40 42). Electronic versions can also be obtained from the web site of the University (www.fundp.ac.be/universite/jobs). Candidates will also send a complete curriculum vitae as well as a research proposal for the next three years. 

The application deadline is April 15th 2011. If needed, interviews may be organized at the beginning of May. The candidates will be invited to deliver a lecture in one of the topics of information system evolution as well as to present their research proposal.


ENVIRONMENT

The Faculty of Computer Science is one of the oldest European faculties in Information System. It has about 300 students, 80 staff members, including 16 full-time professors and 50 researchers. Created in 1969, the Faculty of Computer Science has graduated more than 1.600 students, all of them with highly appreciated qualifications at the international level. The FUNDP is a midsize university of about 5,500 students, and is a member of the Académie Universitaire Louvain comprising about 30,000 students. It has developed intensive collaborations with many national and international universities and research centres.

The capital of Wallonia, Namur is a charming city of 100,000 inhabitants, 60 km away from Brussels and 2h30 from Paris and London.


INFORMATION

More information can be asked to the Dean of the Faculty, Professor Jean-Marie Jacquet (jmj at info.fundp.ac.be).