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UNU/IIST, the International Institute for Software Technology, is a
Research and Training Centre of the United Nations University. It
serves developing countries to help them attain self-reliance in
software technology by training their young scientists and engineers.
UNU/IIST has a group of highly diverse, multi-national staff from
various backgrounds and cultures. It offers a pleasant and stimulating
environment at its new premises in Macau, and the opportunity to train
and work with people from many parts of the world, both in Macau and
on trips to developing countries. For more information about UNU/IIST,
please visit the UNU/IIST home page: http://www.iist.unu.edu.
UNU/IIST currently has three vacancies for Research Fellows, for which
applications are invited by 30 June 2001.
- Advanced development
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The Fellow will work with trainee engineers from developing
countries on software development projects.
- Research in real-time computing
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The Fellow will work with trainee researchers from developing
countries.
Applicants for these two positions should have the equivalent of a
Ph.D. in computing science or a related subject, and research
interests relating to the development of computer systems using formal
engineering methods, which is where UNU/IIST currently focuses its
academic activities. Industrial experience would be an advantage.
The successful candidate will be appointed for an initial two-year
period with the possibility of extension. Total length of employment
will not normally exceed 5 years.
- Software project management
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This is a new activity at UNU/IIST.
The Fellow will present courses on software project management,
further develop UNU/IIST's course material in this area, and train
software engineers in Macau. Candidates should have wide industrial
experience in managing software projects. An interest in teaching
and research on software development methods would be an advantage.
The successful candidate will be appointed for a one or two year
period, with the possibility of extension if this activity proves
successful.
We expect to appoint people to these posts under Personal Service
Agreements. These will provide tax-free remuneration of up to USD
6000 per month, but without pension, insurance, education, or
relocation benefits. Appointments to the advanced development and
research positions are also possible based on the L-3 level of the
United Nations salary scale, which provides a lower level of
remuneration but includes other benefits.
An international selection committee will screen all applications and
review a short-list. The review will start on 30 June; late
applications may also be considered until the positions are
filled. Only short-listed applicants will be notified of receipt of
application as well as of the subsequent outcome.
Applicants must send detailed curriculum vitae, with names of at least
three referees, copies of diplomas, and (for the advanced development
and research fellowships) one copy of each of up to 5 of the most
relevant publications to:
Selection Committee
c/o Prof. Zhou Chaochen
Director, UNU/IIST
P.O.Box 3058, Macau
Fax: +853-712.940
E-mail: [log in to unmask]
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