The Department of Computer Science at Rice University seeks applications for a tenure-track faculty appointment at the rank of Assistant Professor, to start July 2004. We welcome outstanding candidates in all areas of computer science. We are particularly interested in candidates with interest and experience in high-performance computing software, databases, or biological and biomedical applications of computer science. Exceptional candidates for higher ranks will be considered. The Department and the Center for High Performance Software at Rice also have openings for research positions, including research faculty (Faculty Fellows) at all ranks, research scientists, and postdoctoral researchers.

Applicants for both tenure-track and research positions should hold a Ph.D. degree or equivalent in computer science or a related discipline, or expect to complete such requirements prior to assuming an appointment. A commitment to excellence in both research and teaching is required for a tenure-track appointment. Early applications will be appreciated.

The Department has access to superb research facilities, including parallel and multiprocessor systems laboratories, a terascale computer (264 Itanium processors), large networks of workstations, and a high-speed network test bed. The University is located across the street from the Texas Medical Center, one of the premiere centers for medical research in the country. Houston's oil industry makes it a center for many kinds of computation, from high-performance modeling through real-time and embedded computing.

Rice University is a private university with a large endowment and a strong reputation for academic excellence, particularly in undergraduate education. It attracts outstanding students nationally and internationally and provides a stimulating environment for research, teaching, and joint projects with industry. Teaching loads are low to accommodate faculty research.

To apply, send a resume, a statement of research and teaching interests, and the names and addresses of at least three references to:
Computer Science Search Committee
Rice University
P.O. Box 1892, MS 132
Houston, Texas 77251-1892

The deadline for applications is January 15, 2004. Please specify the position for which you are applying. For more information, see http://www.cs.rice.edu/ or call Iva Jean Jorgensen (713-348-3818) or send email to ivajean@rice.edu.