UNIVERSITY of ABERDEEN VACANCIES - DEPARTMENT OF COMPUTING SCIENCE The Department has been awarded substantial EPSRC funding for a new Masters-level Training Package in Electronic Commerce Technology. This programme covers state-of-the-art e-business ICT skills, including customer profiling, electronic marketplaces, intelligent user interfaces, and knowledge asset management. LECTURER 18,731 - 30,967 pounds per annum You will have an established research record in an area which enhances the existing research strengths of the department (rated 4 in 1996 RAE). You should have a PhD in Computing Science or related discipline and will probably have postdoctoral or equivalent research experience. There will be a requirement to contribute to teaching and administration. Initially you will contribute to teaching the MTP in Electronic Commerce Technology, but in the longer term, you must be prepared to teach at any level. Informal enquiries should be directed to Dr Jim Hunter, Head of Department ([log in to unmask], tel +44 (0)1224 272287). Reference number FCS100S. TEACHING FELLOW/ASSISTANT 18,731 - 23, 256 pounds per annum PROGRAMMER 16,775 - 19,482 pounds per annum You should have an Honours degree in Computing Science or another subject with significant computing content, including knowledge of programming in Java, databases, web technologies, and general principles of e-commerce. Both postholders will support the new MTP in E-Commerce Technology, assisting academic staff with the implementation of course materials, exercises and web-based learning materials. Teaching Fellow/Assistant (ref FCS101A): some experience of teaching or demonstrating is desirable; appointment at the level of Teaching Fellow requires a PhD. This full-time post is available for 18 months; duties will include the teaching of some modules, and demonstrating. Programmer (ref FCS102A): available either as 12 months full-time, or 36 months half-time. If appointed part time, the Programmer will be expected also to undertake postgraduate research leading to an MPhil/PhD degree, in an area related to e-commerce technology. Informal enquiries can be made to Dr Alun Preece ([log in to unmask]; tel +44 (0)1224 272291). See also http://www.csd.abdn.ac.uk/ecommerce Application forms and further particulars are available from Human Resources, University of Aberdeen, King's College, Aberdeen, AB24 3FX, tel: +44 (0)1224 272727 quoting. A 24-hour answering service is in operation. Closing date: 15 May 2001 An Equal Opportunities Employer