[AISWorld] Assistant Professorship in IT Security @ Uni of Muenster, Germany - Deadline 2015-01-16

[Klein, Stefan]

Applications are invited for an Assistant Professorship position in IT Security. The successful applicant would be based in the Department of Information Systems of the School of Business and Economics, University of Muenster. 

Possible research areas include cryptography, data and network security, privacy, forensics, intrusion detection and prevention, malware analysis, organizational and economic aspects of information security and privacy.

Assistant Professor (in German: Juniorprofessur, salary grade W1) is a post which offers an opportunity to qualify for full professorship in the German-speaking university system. The appointment is initially for three years with an option of an extension for another three years after successful evaluation. 
The teaching load is an equivalent of 4 hours per week for the first three years and 5 hours per week thereafter. The supervision of PhD candidates is welcomed.
The post provides the opportunity to build a research programme. Experience in funded research is valued.
Funding for the position will include funds for a PhD position for at least 3 years.

Applicants should have a PhD degree in computer science, information systems, or a related area. 
Applicants should be fluent in English. German language skills are beneficial but not a prerequisite. They should be able to lead a research group and participate in the departmental activities. 

The application may be written in English or German. Information typically include in the application package:
* Description of the applicant's research and pedagogical qualifications, as well as other qualifications;
* Curriculum Vitae (CV);
* Complete list of publications;
* A plan for future work within the area of the announced position, both scientific and educational, if appointed.

The University of Muenster is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to raising the ratio of women scientists in senior positions. Consequently, we actively encourage applications from suitably-qualified women who will be treated preferentially. The same applies to suitable applicants with disabilities.

Applications shall be sent no later than Jan. 16th, 2015
electronically to: dekan at wiwi.uni-muenster.de
or to: 

Prof. Dr. Theresia Theurl
Dean Muenster School of Business and Economics
Universitaetsstr. 14-16
D- 48143 Muenster

Inquiries about the position should be sent to Prof. Herbert Kuchen, mailto: kuchen at uni-muenster.de

Further details about the School of Business and Economics and the Department of IS can be found at:
http://www.wiwi.uni-muenster.de/fakultaet/en/index.php (school)
https://www.wi.uni-muenster.de/department (department)
[ https://www.wi.uni-muenster.de/department/groups/pi/profile (research group) ]

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Dr. Stefan Klein
Professor for Interorganizational Systems
School of Business and Economics
University of Muenster, Germany