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Lectureships at the University of Kent, UK
Applications for these posts at the University of Kent from readers of
``types'' are strongly encouraged.
University of Kent at Canterbury
Computing Laboratory
3 Lecturers in Computer Science
Applications are invited for 3 Lectureships in Computer Science
in the University's Computing Laboratory. The appointment will
be made as soon as possible at either the Lecturer Grade A or
Grade B level, depending on the research record and experience
of the successful candidate, on the salary scale 16,045 - 27,985
pounds. One post will be permanent and two will be for a fixed
term of three years in the first instance.
Closing date: Tuesday 26 August 1997
Information about the department can be found on the World
Wide Web at URL: http://www.cs.ukc.ac.uk/ and application forms
can be obtained from L.T.Rigden@ukc.ac.uk.
Research
Applications are invited from candidates with an appropriate
research and publications records in any area of Computer
Science. The Laboratory is expanding its postgraduate activities
and the person appointed will be expected to play a full part in
research supervision.
The Laboratory has consistently achieved a high research rating
and enjoys an excellent research record, as outlined in the
enclosed Computing Research at Kent. The close collaboration
between Computer Science staff and those running the Computing
Service creates an ideal environment for research projects which
can be developed in the wider community. The department has
been awarded a Grade 4 in every Research Assessment Exercise
to date and is seeking to strengthen and maintain its research
achievements.
The Laboratory has structured its research activity into a number
of groups. These are concerned with: Information Systems;
Networks and Distributed Systems; Numerical and Scientific
Computing; Parallel Computing; Software Tools and Electronic
Publishing; and Theoretical Computer Science. However, many
activities span group boundaries, and the group structure evolves
from time to time to reflect changes in the Laboratory's activities.
Several of the current research activities are co-operative in
nature, and reflect the Laboratory's wide network of industrial and
government contacts. Since the Report was published, further
grants received total about three quarters of a million pounds.
Teaching
The Computing Laboratory offers a wide range of computing
programmes, brief details of which are given in the enclosed
Computing booklet.
In addition to three year degree courses in: Computer Science,
Applied Computing (part course), Computer Science with Management
Science, Computer Systems Engineering, Mathematics and Computer
Science; a four year European Computer Science programme gives
students the opportunity of intensive language training and a year
in Germany (Aachen). A four year MEng degree has recently
started as have variants of the three year programme `with a year in
industry'.
The Laboratory runs highly successful MSc conversion
programme in Computer Science for retraining graduates from
other disciplines, which has 50 students this year. An advanced
MSc in Distributed Systems has now run for 2 years, and is
expanding steadily.
The current FTE load for Computer Science is approximately 480.
The Laboratory's policy of offering a challenging and professional
teaching programme, good facilities and a caring approach to its
students was recognised by a rating of `excellent' by the HEFCE
in 1994.
Enquiries and Applications
Informal enquiries about the post may be made to Professor Peter
Linington (email P.F.Linington @ukc.ac.uk). Application forms
can be obtained from L.T.Rigden@ukc.ac.uk.
Completed application forms (three copies, together with three
copies of any supporting documents) should be returned to The
Personnel Office, The Registry, The University, Canterbury,
Kent, CT2 7NZ. Please quote reference number A97/90 and give
the names and addresses of three referees.
The University has adopted a policy of making most jobs
available for job-sharing if suitable applicants come forward.
Applications to job-share this post are welcomed and will be
considered without prejudice.
Closing date for receipt of applications: Tuesday 26 August 1997.