Vacancy Announcement in Applied Mathematics, Computer and Information Science

National Research University Higher School of Economics

The National Research University Higher School of Economics (HSE) in Moscow invites applications for tenure-track positions in applied mathematics, computer and information science. We welcome candidates with excellent backgrounds in all sub-fields, although it is expected that candidates would be qualified to teach general theoretical courses if needed.  Priority will be given to those candidates with a proven ability to conduct high-level research as well as experience of teaching advanced courses for graduate students.

The NRU HSE is a major Russian university aspiring to enhance its profile as an internationally recognized research university. It received the status of a “National Research University” by the Russian federal government in 2009. The candidate would be expected to publish in reputable peer-reviewed journals with research support provided by the university’s Centre for Advanced Studies – a collaborative endeavor with Moscow’s New Economic School -- and work with research groups in the School for Applied Mathematics and Information Science.

A working knowledge of Russian would be an asset although teaching will be in English.  The tenure-track appointments will start in September 2013, for 3 years in the first instance.

Successful candidates are required to hold a PhD or equivalent degree in mathematics or computer science by the time of the commencement of the appointment. The degree should be from a program with a strong research orientation. University teaching experience is important.  A serious commitment to research and university teaching in Russia is essential. The teaching load is negotiable, but will not exceed two classes (80 minutes each) per week.  The salary range in the 2013-2014 academic year for an assistant professor would be 1.9 – 2.4 million Russian rubles annually (approximately $62-77 K per year at the current exchange rate) depending on experience and qualifications. Russian income tax is a flat 13%. An exceptionally promising candidate could be considered for a higher salary. The HSE salaries are indexed to inflation. In addition to travel support and other benefits, research grants are also available.

Please refer to http://www.hse.ru/en/ for HSE, to http://ami.hse.ru/en/ for the School of Applied Mathematics and Information Science and to http://cas.hse.ru for the Centre for Advanced Studies.

Interested applicants should submit a CV, a recent research paper, a statement of research interest and at least 2 letters of reference forwarded directly. The submission of applications by email to Dr. Martin Gilman, Director, Centre for Advanced Studies ( Cette adresse email est protégée contre les robots des spammeurs, vous devez activer Javascript pour la voir. ) should be received no later than February 11, 2013.