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College of Information Studies, Maryland's iSchool University of Maryland, College Park Assistant Professor in Cloud Computing
The recently-formed Cloud Computing Center in the College of Information Studies (Maryland's iSchool) at the University of Maryland, College Park invites highly qualified individuals to apply for a tenure-track faculty position in the area of cloud computing applications. Expertise is sought in information processing systems, architectures, and applications. Areas of interest include, but are not limited to, information retrieval, natural language processing, machine learning, databases, data mining, data analytics, network analysis, and multimedia processing. An emphasis on scalability and parallel/distributed approaches to processing is especially desirable, as well as expertise in working with Web and other large datasets.
The Cloud Computing Center (http://ccc.umiacs.umd.edu/) explores the many aspects of cloud computing as it impacts technology, people, and society. It is an interdisciplinary research center in the iSchool that draws faculty from computer science, engineering, business, and linguistics.
Qualifications. Ph.D. in an appropriate field; demonstrated record of research accomplishments or demonstrated potential for research excellence; demonstrated record of attracting and managing outside funding or demonstrated potential for attracting and managing outside funding; and evidence of effective and innovative teaching or demonstrated potential for excellence in teaching.
Application Submission. Applicants will be reviewed on an ongoing basis. For best consideration, submit applications prior to November 15, 2009. Send application materials, including a CV, a research statement, a teaching statement, and a cover letter that clearly describes your primary area(s) of expertise and the specific contributions that you would make to the College and the Cloud Computing Center, by email to ischoolcloudsearch at umd.edu. All applications will be acknowledged electronically within 3 business days; however, it is the responsibility of the applicant to make sure that the materials were received. Inquiries can be directed to Jimmy Lin, search committee chair, at jimmylin at umd.edu.
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