Full professor Technologies for Games (0.81.0 FTE)
http://www.cs.uu.nl/vacatures/
*Job description*
The Faculty of Science at Utrecht University is seeking to appoint a full professor in Technologies for Games to complement and reinforce existing strengths in Game Technology within the faculty. The appointee should have significant expertise in game technology, specifically in any of the fields of animation, simulation, rendering/visualization or modelling. She/he will develop new initiatives, aiming at research programs in Game Technology and play a significant role in the strongly established international scientific communities in this domain. She/he will lead the acquisition of external research funds, both at the national and international levels, and the dissemination, of research results and its applications, to the relevant research communities. The Full Professor has a leading role in teaching and supervision. She/he will contribute to the department’s curriculum development at BSc, MSc and PhD levels. The Full Professor plays an active role in the leadership and management of the department and/or faculty.
*Qualifications*
Candidates must have an excellent track record in research, teaching and leadership, as exemplified by:
Research:
– a PhD degree in Computer Science or a closely related subject;
– an excellent publication record, including papers in high impact journals and conference proceedings;
– strong knowledge of game technology, specifically in the fields of animation, simulation, rendering/visualization, modelling, or interaction;
– proven ability to obtain extramural funding for research and to provide leadership in collaborative research programs, including the supervision of PhD students.
Teaching:
– experience and enthusiasm for teaching and student supervision at Bachelor, Master, and PhD level;
– experience and leadership in curriculum development.
Academic leadership:
– an active role in leading (national and international) activities in the area of the chair and participation in academic communities;
– an established international network of research partnerships with other leading research groups and institutions;
– experience in management roles at department or faculty level.
Utrecht University employs a system of quality assessment for teaching and research, with consequences for career development. This system implies that, in addition to having a PhD in a relevant field of research, an eligible candidate also possesses appropriate senior level academic teaching and research qualifications.
Utrecht University specifically encourages female candidates to apply.
*Offer*
We offer a permanent position as full professor at 0.8 1.0 FTE. The gross salary depends on qualifications and experience and ranges between €5,260 and €7,659 per month (salary scale H2 of the Collective Labour Agreement of the Dutch Universities). The salary is supplemented with a holiday bonus of 8% and an endofyear bonus of 8.3% per year. In addition we offer a pension scheme, collective insurance schemes and flexible employment conditions (multiple choice model). For further information: working at Utrecht University.
*About the organization*
A better future for everyone. This ambition motivates our scientists in executing their leading research and inspiring teaching. At Utrecht University, the various disciplines collaborate intensively towards major societal themes. Our focus is on Dynamics of Youth, Institutions for Open Societies, Life Sciences and Sustainability. The University is commonly listed in the Top 100 Social Sciences Universities of, for example, Shanghai Academic Ranking of World Universities and Times Higher Education World University Rankings.
The city of Utrecht is one of the oldest cities in the Netherlands, with a charming old center and an internationally oriented culture that is strongly influenced by its centuryold university. Utrecht city has been consistently ranked as one of the most livable cities in the Netherlands.
The Faculty of Science consists of six departments: Biology, Pharmaceutical Sciences, Information and Computing Sciences, Physics and Astronomy, Chemistry and Mathematics. The faculty is home to 5,600 students and nearly 1,500 staff and is internationally renowned for the quality of its research. The faculty’s academic programmes reflect developments in today’s society.
The Department of Information and Computing Sciences is nationally and internationally renowned for its research in computer science and information science with particular strength in game technology, playing a pivotal role in the Utrecht Centre for Game Research. The research of the department is grouped into four divisions: Software Systems, Artificial Intelligence, Virtual Worlds and Interaction Technology.
The Department offers bachelor programs in computer science and information science, and four English language research master programs in Artificial Intelligence, Business Informatics, Computing Science, and Game and Media Technology. High enrolment figures and good student ratings make the education very successful.
*Additional information*
An executive search firm Perrett Laver is supporting Utrecht University on this appointment. Questions can be directed to Esther Mennen on Esther.Mennen@perrettlaver.com or +44 207 340 6279.
*To apply*
Applications should consist of a letter of motivation and a complete curriculum vitae including publication list. These can be uploaded at www.perrettlaver.com/
Applications will be considered by the selection committee in February and shortlisted candidates will then be invited to speak informally with the University in late February, followed by formal interviews in March. Selection of and negotiations with the preferred candidate and final campus visits will take place thereafter. The faculty may use an assessment as an instrument in the selection procedure.
The application deadline is 15/01/2017
