The Institute for Computer Architecture at Saarland University invites applications for PhD positions in projects on Computer-Aided Verification. Research topics include, but are not limited to, hardware and operating system verification. Currently, we are hiring up to six Research Assistants ("Wissenschaftliche Mitarbeiter/innen"). Candidates should have an excellent degree in computer science or a closely related area. A good theoretical background (logic, automata theory, formal methods) and the ability to implement your ideas are a plus. The salary is set according to the BAT pay scale (about 2500-3300 EUR/month, depending on age and family status). The application deadline is 2003-10-01, later applications may be considered until the positions are filled. Saarland University provides a stimulating research environment with several research groups in the area of formal methods, both in the Computer Science Department and in cooperating research institutes located on campus, including the German Research Center for Artificial Intelligence (DFKI) and the Max Planck Institute for Computer Science. For further information, the official job announcement (in German), and to apply, please contact: Tom In der Rieden FR 6.2 - Informatik Im Stadtwald 66123 Saarbruecken, Germany [log in to unmask] http://www.verisoft.de