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Canada Research Chair in Computer Science, focus on theory, Vancouver BC (Canada), Deadline: 15 March 2008

University of British Columbia
Department of Computer Science

Canada Research Chair

Posted January 8, 2008.

The Department of Computer Science at the University of British Columbia is
seeking candidates to nominate for a Tier II Canada Research Chair (CRC).
The CRC Program is aimed at outstanding researchers who are world leaders o
r
who have the potential for world leadership in their fields. It is expected
that the candidate would typically have between two and ten years of
research experience since obtaining their Ph.D. The Departments nominati
on
is subject to approval by the CRC Secretariat. The successful nominee will
be appointed to a tenured or tenure-track position in the Department of
Computer Science. Further information about the CRC program may be found at
http://www.chairs.gc.ca. The start date is negotiable, but is nominally
September 1, 2008.

Successful candidates will be expected to pursue an active research program
,
perform both graduate and undergraduate teaching, and supervise graduate
students. Accordingly, applicants must demonstrate an exceptional track
record, or potential for excellence, in research and teaching. The
department is interested in candidates with a research focus in one of the
following areas: (a) systems and network security and (b) theory.

Applicants for the position must submit a CV, a teaching statement, a
research statement, and the names of at least three references. The teachin
g
statement should include a record of teaching interests and experience.
Applicants are strongly encouraged to complete their applications online by
following the instructions at http://www.cs.ubc.ca/career/faculty.shtml.
Alternatively, an applicant may send the above materials along with a cover
letter stating his or her current title and affiliation, email address and
postal address, and primary areas of research to Laks V.S. Lakshmanan
(recruit at cs domain), Chair, Recruiting Committee, Department of Computer
Science, The University of British Columbia, Vancouver, BC, V6T 1Z4.
Applications will be accepted until March 15, 2008.

The position is subject to funding. UBC hires on the basis of merit and is
committed to employment equity. We encourage all qualified persons to apply
.
Canada Research Chairs are open to individuals of any nationality. Offers
will be made in accordance with Canadian immigration requirements associate
d
with the Canada Research Chairs program.