Research Projects Director

Job Code:  9340
Requisition Number:  161745
Position Number:  215663

Position Category:   Executive, Administrative, Managerial
Appointment:   12 month annual renewable contract
Number of Openings:  1
Work Hours:   Full Time - Flexible
Work Days:   M-F plus additional days/time as required
Starting Hourly Rate:   Negotiable depending on experience and background

Hiring Authority Contact:   Angie Vail
Phone Number:   612-625-0785
E-mail:   
Supervisor:   Professor Mats Heimdahl
Department Head:   Vipin Kumar
Entity:   Department of Computer Science/Engineering, Institute of Technology, University of Minnesota, Twin-Cities
Job Open Date:  07-20-2009

Required/Preferred Qualifications: Ph.D. in Computer Science; research experience in software engineering, programming languages, testing, mode-based development, and formal verification; and experience in grants writing and management.

Duties/Responsibilities: The individual hired will assist with the management of the UMN Software Engineering Center and its educational programs. In addition, s/he will supervise graduate students, complete technical/financial reports, and write proposals to secure the financial future of the programs in software engineering, verification, and programming languages. Some teaching in software engineering and programming languages may also be required.

Program/Unit Description This position is in the Department of Computer Science and Engineering at the University of Minnesota. The individual hired will report directly to Mats Heimdahl and Vipin Kumar.

Application Instructions Please apply online via the Employment System.

Please attach your letter of intent, CV, names and contact information of three references. Target date for applications is July 15, 2009. Position will remain open until filled.