Positions in School of Computer Science, University of the Witwatersrand, Johannesburg

Fr Aug 13 16:31:53 CEST 2010

VACANCIES

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UNIVERSITY OF THE WITWATERSRAND, JOHANNESBURG,

FACULTY OF SCIENCE  SCHOOL OF COMPUTER SCIENCE
(www.cs.wits.ac.za)

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Position:
Senior Lecturer / Lecturer/ Associate Lecturer

Description:

SENIOR LECTURER / LECTURER / ASSOCIATE LECTURER

The School is a premier academic Computer Science institution in South Africa. Its
mission is to develop highly educated students and to pursue research. It has developed
research programs and international research links in a number of areas. Active areas of
research in the School include:

    Logic and algebra in computer science

    Computer science education

    Computational geometry

    Neural networks and artificial intelligence

    Remote sensed, biomedical and hyperspectral image processing

    Formal language theory and natural language processing

    Parallel and high-performance computing

    Database systems and scientific data management systems

Candidates from all areas of computer science will be considered and in particular he or
she may be expected to expand our research activities to include either computer
networks or graphics and visualization. At least two positions are anticipated.
Successful candidates will be offered positions commensurate with their qualifications
and experience. Fixed-period contract or part-time appointments will also be considered.
Minimum qualification requirements for these positions are:

Senior Lecturer: PhD in Computer Science, independent post-doctoral research profile,
successful teaching and supervision experience.

Lecturer: Preferably a completed PhD in Computer Science. Candidates close to completing
a PhD will be considered, but evidence of successful teaching and research is necessary.

Associate Lecturer: Postgraduate qualification in Computer Science and some teaching
experience.

DUTIES: Successful applicants will be expected to undertake teaching in undergraduate,
higher diploma and postgraduate programs. Staff on the lecturer track are expected to do
research and senior lecturers to supervise research students.

SALARIES: Dependent on qualifications and experience.

STARTING DATE: As soon as possible.

POSTDOCTORAL POSITIONS

There are also postdoctoral positions available in the general area of image processing
with particular emphasis on hyperspectral images and high performance computing. These
positions are part of the Flagship project funded at the University by the national
Centre for High Performance Computing. More information can be obtained from Professor
Michael Sears at michael.sears at wits.ac.za.

Closing Date:
2010/08/31

For more information
Contact:
Ms Zandi Mbaleki

Telephone:
+27 (0)11 7171432

Email:
Zandi.Mbaleki at wits.ac.za

To apply:

TO APPLY: Submit a detailed CV, certified copies of degrees/diplomas, and names,
addresses and other contact details of three referees to: Ms Zandi Mbaleki, HR Officer,
Faculty of Science, University of the Witwatersrand, Private Bag 3, Wits, 2050, South
Africa. Tel: +27 (0)11 7171432. Fax: +27 (0)11 7176009.

E-mail: Zandi.Mbaleki at wits.ac.za.

CLOSING DATE: 31 August 2010

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Dr. Dmitry Shkatov     
Lecturer         
School of Computer Science       
University of the Witwatersrand

tel. +27 (0) 11 717 61 78
web: www.cs.wits.ac.za/~dmitry

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