Software Systems

The Edward S. Rogers Sr. Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering at the University of Toronto invites applications for a faculty position at the Assistant/Associate Professor rank, with a start date of July 1, 2012, in the area of Software Systems.

Applications are welcomed from outstanding candidates in all areas of Software Systems, with particular interest in cloud computing and information storage systems. All areas of cloud computing will be considered, including architectures, operating systems, security, virtualization and resource management, mobile user support and applications. Areas of interest in storage systems include, but are not limited to, hierarchical storage systems, novel storage devices and technologies, mobility considerations, and energy optimizations. Applications for this position should be addressed to Professor Baochun Li, Chair of the Software Systems Search Committee, and sent to: SoftwareSearch@ece.utoronto.ca.

Successful candidates are expected to pursue excellence in research and teaching at both the graduate and undergraduate levels, and must have (or be about to receive) a Ph.D. in the relevant area.

The Edward S. Rogers Sr. Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering at the University of Toronto ranks among the top 10 in North America. It attracts outstanding students, has excellent facilities, and is ideally located in the middle of a vibrant, artistic, and diverse cosmopolitan city. Additional information on the department can be found at: www.ece.utoronto.ca.

Applicants must submit their applications by email to the email address given above. Please submit only Adobe Acrobat PDF documents and include a curriculum vitae, a summary of previous research and proposed new directions, a statement of teaching philosophy and interests, and the names of three references.

Applications should be received by December 31, 2011.

The University of Toronto is strongly committed to diversity within its community and especially welcomes applications from visible minority group members, women, Aboriginal persons, persons with disabilities, members of sexual minority groups, and others who may contribute to the further diversification of ideas.

All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadian citizens and permanent residents will be given priority. Rank and salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience.