The PReCISE Research centre of the University of Namur - Belgium (http://www.fundp.ac.be/en/precise) announces the opening of one research position in software engineering.
The project consists in semantic interoperability of meta-models. The position will first be given for a probationary period of one year, before confirming the successful candidate in his PhD project (3-4 years). The salary is competitive. The candidate is expected to start on September 1st, 2009.
PREREQUISITES AND APPLICATION MATERIALS
- Good Master's degrees in Computer Science or closely related disciplines;
- Good knowledge of data models, distributed systems, software engineering, and excellent programming skills;
- Good knowledge of English is required;
APPLICATIONS
Interested candidates should send **by email only**, preferably by July, 5, 2009
- an application letter, indicating research area of interest (software engineering, cooperative systems, web semantics, model driven engineering).
- a detailed CV, including a list of courses completed and marks received.
- an electronic copy of any relevant material (thesis, reports, ...).
- proof of English proficiency.
to
Professor Vincent ENGLEBERT
Faculty of Computer Science
University of Namur, Belgium
vincent.englebert(AT)info.fundp.ac.be
AND
Professor Philippe THIRAN
Faculty of Computer Science
University of Namur, Belgium
pthiran(AT)fundp.ac.be
ENVIRONMENT
The PReCISE research centre (http://www.fundp.ac.be/en/precise) is the Belgian centre of excellence in Information systems management and engineering. The group involves more than 40 researchers including professors, post-doc's and PhD students.
The Faculty of Computer Science is one of the oldest European faculties in Information System. It has about 400 students, 80 staff members, out of whom 16 are full-time professors and 50 are researchers. Established in 1969, the Faculty of Computer Science has graduated more than 1.600 students, all of them with highly appreciated qualifications at the international level. The FUNDP is a midsize university of about 5,000 students, and is a member of the Académie Universitaire Louvain comprising about 30,000 students. It has developed intensive collaboration with many national and international universities and research centres.
Capital of Wallonia, Namur is a charming city of 100,000 inhabitants located 50 km south of Brussels and 2h30 from Paris and London.
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