Assistant/Associate Professor (Tenure Track) in Security/Theory

Assistant/Associate Professor (Tenure Track) in Security/Theory
Assistant/Associate Professor (Tenure Track) in Security/Theory

Published	Deadline	Location
3 Mar	31 Mar	Amsterdam

Are you a talented computer scientist with a proven background in the broad area of security or theory in computer science? Then Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam would like to get to know you.
Job description
Research challenges in computer security nowadays are at the level of both software and hardware. Tackling these issues requires a good grasp of computer systems and programming languages, as well as formal methods. We are looking for a candidate who is active in one or more of these fields and ideally at their crossroads. Relevant research topics, related to security, could stretch for example from type theory and theorem proving, to language design, to exploitation of speculative computing at the hardware level.
In addition to foundational research, candidates are ideally active in bridging the gap between theory and practice. They should have a clear potential to acquire external funding and run research projects.
The VUsec (www.vusec.net/ ) and TCS (www.cs.vu.nl/~tcs ) groups at the Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam offer an attractive research environment in this area. Moreover, there is a good basis to work together with other groups in the Department of Computer Science.
The opening is targeted at the level of Assistant Professor, but experienced candidates with outstanding credentials may be considered for an Associate Professor level.
Your duties

• pursue an active research program
• teach introductory and advanced classes at bachelor and master level
• supervise undergraduate and graduate students
• perform management tasks within the department

Specifications

• 30.4—38 hours per week
• €3974—€5439 per month
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Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam (VU)

Requirements

• a PhD in a computer science related area
• postdoctoral experience in an area of theoretical computer science, broadly construed
• a strong international research profile
• a track record in teaching computer science courses at university level

Conditions of employment

Fixed-term contract: 18 months.

A challenging position in a socially involved organization. On full-time basis the remuneration amounts to a minimum gross monthly salary of €3,974 (scale 11)
and a maximum €5,439 (scale 11), depending on your education and experience. The job profile is based on the university job ranking system and is vacant for at least 0.8 FTE.
We offer a Tenure Track/Career Track position at the level of Assistant Professor. A career plan to grow from Assistant Professor lv. 2 (profile Universitair Docent 2, salary scale 11) to Assistant Professor lv. 1 (profile Universitair Docent 1, salary scale 12) will be made and formalized in a tailored Tenure Track/Career Track agreement. (with specific performance indicators).
The initial appointment will be for a period of 18 months including two months' probation. 15 Months after the starting date, performance will be evaluated. After a successful evaluation permanent employment will be granted.
We especially encourage women to apply. In the case of equal suitability of candidates, preference will be given to a female candidate.
The starting package will include:

• One PhD student per new permanent staff member.
  

Additionally, Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam offers excellent fringe benefits and various schemes and regulations to promote a good work/life balance, such as:

• a maximum of 41 days of annual leave based on full-time employment
• 8% holiday allowance and 8.3% end-of-year bonus
• solid pension scheme (ABP)
• contribution to commuting expenses
• optional model for designing a personalized benefits package
• good paid parental leave arrangement
• the possibility to work partly from home (hybrid working)
• on campus child daycare, sport facilities, family support programs including: dual career workshops, Dutch language class, tax & insurance workshop (some might have additional costs)
• certain tax benefits (30% ruling) might apply to international candidates
• help and assistance with relocation (international candidates).

Employer
Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam
The ambition of Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam is clear: to contribute to a better world through outstanding education and ground-breaking research. We strive to be a university where personal development and commitment to society play a leading role. A university where people from different disciplines and backgrounds collaborate to achieve innovations and to generate new knowledge. Our teaching and research encompass the entire spectrum of academic endeavor - from the humanities, the social sciences and the natural sciences through to the life sciences and the medical sciences.
Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam is home to more than 30,000 students. We employ over 5,500 individuals. The VU campus is easily accessible and located in the heart of Amsterdam's Zuidas district, a truly inspiring environment for teaching and research.
Diversity
We are an inclusive university community. Diversity is one of our most important values. We believe that engaging in international activities and welcoming students and staff from a wide variety of backgrounds enhances the quality of our education and research. We are always looking for people who can enrich our world with their own unique perspectives and experiences.
The Faculty of Science
The Faculty of Science inspires researchers and students to find sustainable solutions for complex societal issues. From forest fires to big data, from obesity to medicines and from molecules to the moon: our teaching and research programmes cover the full spectrum of the natural sciences. We share knowledge and experience with leading research institutes and industries, both here in the Netherlands and abroad.
Working at the Faculty of Science means working with students, PhD candidates and researchers, all with a clear focus on their field and a broad view of the world. We employ more than 1,250 staff members, and we are home to more than 11,000 students.
The VUA Department of Computer Science has approximately 170 members, including 35 tenured staff members and more than 90 PhD students. The tenured staff members form the essential basis for the functioning of the department. A tenured staff member is required to make significant contributions to the research and education programmes, and to spend effort on specific tasks at the department level.
Additional information
Are you interested in this position? Please include in your application a short motivation letter, your CV, a 1 page research statement and a 1 page teaching statement. Please apply via the application button by 31/03/2023.
Applications received by e-mail will not be processed.
Vacancy questions
If you have any questions regarding this vacancy, you may contact:
Name: Prof. dr. Wan Fokkink
Position: Professor of Theoretical Computer Science
E-mail: [email protected]
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