[pept:162] Research Positions at the Tech Univ of Valencia

[Jose Hernandez-Orallo <jorallo@xxxxxxxxxxx> (by way of Robert Glueck)]

Invitation for Applications
Department of Computer Science ­ ELP group
Technical University of Valencia (Spain)

TWO research positions are available in the STREAM Project (Formal 
Software Tools: A Multi-paradigm approach) led by Maria Alpuente. The 
positions are for one year starting January 2004.

Salary: 1400 euros per month (net income).
An extra initial amount of 1800 euros for travelling and settling.

Our department (http://www.dsic.upv.es) is ranked as the third best 
computing department in Spain. The Technical University of Valencia 
(http://www.upv.es) is also ranked as the third best Technical 
University in the country. Valencia is a lively city on the 
Mediterranean Sea. It has a population of about one million people 
and there is a great variety of cultural, artistic, scientific and 
tourist facilities. Accommodation and the cost of living are not high.

The ideal candidates should hold a relevant degree in computer 
science or related disciplines, with high gpa (grade point average). 
A background in software development in advanced program environments 
is also recommended. A basic knowledge of declarative programming as 
well as a great interest in this particular area will be valued. 
Fluent English, Spanish, Italian or French required. We especially 
encourage women to apply.

It may be possible to combine these positions with PhD studies in 
Valencia. Continued financial support after the first year period is 
expected to be available.

The duties and activities to be performed include some of the 
research areas related to the project:
* Multi-paradigm declarative programming.
* Program analysis, specification, verification, debugging, learning, 
certification and transformation.
* Data mining, decision support systems.
* Advanced programming environments, component technologies.
Other research activities and further information from the ELP group 
can be found at (http://www.dsic.upv.es/users/elp/elp.html).

Please contact jorallo@dsic.upv.es or mramirez@dsic.upv.es before 
October 8, 2003 if you are interested. Use the subject reference ģELP 
Research Positionsē and include a letter of application, curriculum 
vitae showing your degree qualifications, two references, and any 
other relevant documentation to support your candidacy for the 
position.