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EURANDOM is a European research institute for the study of stochastic phenomena. The mission of EURANDOM is to foster research in the stochastic sciences and their applications. It achieves this mission by helping talented young researchers find their way to tenured positions in academia and industry, by carrying out and facilitating research through postdoctoral appointments, visitor exchange and workshops, and by taking initiatives for collaborative research at the European level. The institute invites applications for the position of SCIENTIFIC DIRECTOR a position presently held by Professor Frank den Hollander, who will step down on September 30, 2005. The research at EURANDOM is organized in three programmes: Statistical Information and Modelling (statistical learning, biomedical and biomolecular statistics, industrial statistics); Stochastic Networks (performance analysis of production systems, modelling and analysis of mobile communication systems, queueing theory), Random Spatial Structures (critical phenomena, disordered systems, combinatorial probability). In addition, two research projects are currently running on Battery management and Re-insurance, respectively. The Scientific Director of EURANDOM is - a scientist of international standing and reputation - is an active researcher in the field of stochastic mathematics - has a broad international network of contacts with other researchers in this field - is prepared to extend this network to key persons in industry and government - possesses adequate communication and human relations skills - has competence in organisation and management. lt is deemed essential that the Scientific Director remains active in academic research and education; a part-time position at a Dutch or European university will be actively promoted. For the managerial tasks support is available from a full-time managing director and executive office. Applicants for this position are invited to send their CV before August 31, 2004 to the President of the Board of EURANDOM, dr. J.M.M. Ritzen, EURANDOM, P.O. Box 513, 5600 MB Eindhoven, The Netherlands. More information can be obtained from: professor W.Th.F. den Hollander (Scientific Director), ir. W.J.M. Senden (Managing Director), telephone + 31 40 247 8100 or from the website: http://www.eurandom.tue.nl.