Tenure Track position on Complexity and Quantum Computation

8 Apr 2024
Job Information

Organisation/Company

Universitat Pompeu Fabra - ETIC

Department

Tecnologies de la Informació i les Comunicacions

Research Field

Engineering

Researcher Profile

Leading Researcher (R4)

Country

Spain

Application Deadline

6 May 2024 - 23:59 (Europe/Madrid)

Type of Contract

Permanent

Job Status

Full-time

Hours Per Week

37,5

Offer Starting Date

8 Apr 2024

Is the job funded through the EU Research Framework Programme?

Not funded by an EU programme

Is the Job related to staff position within a Research Infrastructure?

No

Offer Description

The Department of Information and Communications Technologies of the public Pompeu Fabra University, Barcelona, Catalonia, Spain, invites applications for a tenure track faculty position. 

The candidate should hold a PhD and have a strong background  in all areas of Complexity and Quantum Computation, which integrate well with the educational and research needs of departament.

The candidate should demonstrate outstanding experience in outreach and knowledge transfer to other institutions, companies and the public sector.

Teaching excellence will be highly considered (such as proved through students' evaluations, etc.), as well as expertise in engineering courses in Complexity and Quantum Computation, Information Theory, Automata Theory, Theory of Computation, Mathematics for Engineering.

Previous experience in professional service will also be valued, as the candidate might be required to assume some management responsibilities.

Gross annual salary: 41.439,86€

Requirements

Research Field

Engineering

Education Level

PhD or equivalent

Skills/Qualifications

1. The candidate must have a solid research track record and show the promise of excellence in teaching. Teaching excellence will be highly valued, as well as teaching experience in undergraduate and postgraduate subjects and courses related to Complexity and Quantum Computation, Information Theory, Automata Theory, Theory of Computation, Mathematics for Engineering. 

2. The candidate must have a strong track record in all areas of Complexity and Quantum Computation that integrate well with the educational and research needs of the department. For example, publications in JCR Q1-indexed journals, and at leading conferences on “Complexity and Quantum Computation” topics, and to have previous experience collaborating with international researchers on publications or competitive research projects. Aspects of scientific excellence such as the impact of the candidate's publications, as first author, will be highly valued. Important aspects are Marie-Curie individual scholarships, Serra Húnter Excellence programs. Certificate I3, and Consolidation Scholarships.

3. Although the priority is the Degree in Computer Engineering, the candidate must demonstrate the ability to work in other areas that complement well with the department's research (in multimedia, biomedical engineering, machine learning, artificial intelligence, digital systems of audiovisual technologies, or data science). 

4. The candidate must demonstrate the ability to attract external funding and the potential to secure partnerships or consultancies with the private sector. It is desirable that the candidate demonstrates leading research projects with social and economic impact.

5. It will be positively assessed if the candidate has a minimum of two years of previous professional experience abroad, and if he has participated in at least one competitive research project as principal investigator.

6. The candidate must demonstrate outstanding experience in the dissemination and transfer of knowledge to other institutions, companies and the public sector.

Languages

ENGLISH

Level

Excellent

Research Field

Engineering

Years of Research Experience

4 - 10

Additional Information
Selection process

Applications must be received by 06.05.2024.

Applications must include a cover letter (1 page maximum), links to common academic IDs (such as Orcid or Web of Science Researcher ID), a short curriculum vitae (4 pages maximum), as well as a teaching and research statement (1 page maximum each). Applicants must arrange for 3 reference letters to be submitted directly by the candidate. Ideally, these reference letters should address the suitability of the applicant for this specific position.

The Pompeu Fabra University is an equal opportunity employer. Applications from female candidates are especially encouraged. 

Work Location(s)

Number of offers available

1

Company/Institute

Universitat Pompeu Fabra - ETIC

Country

Spain

State/Province

Barcelona

City

Barcelona

Postal Code

08018

Street

Roc Boronat 138

Geofield

Where to apply

Website

https://apply.interfolio.com/143984

Contact

State/Province

Barcelona

City

Barcelona

Website

http://www.upf.edu/etic

Street

Roc Boronat 138

Postal Code

08018

E-Mail

[email protected]

STATUS: EXPIRED