GSOIS Faculty Recruiting Positions

Tenure-Track Computer Science Faculty Positions

It's hard to beat the location and atmosphere of the U.S. Naval Postgraduate School. We are in Monterey, California, a scenic, uncongested Pacific coast city one hour's drive south of the Silicon Valley. We are an all graduate M.S. and Ph.D. program with top-notch U.S. and international military students and rich research opportunities in both the defense and civilian sectors. The Computer Science Department is looking for tenure-track faculty at all levels, especially in networking, information security, software engineering, critical infrastructure protection, mobile communication and machine learning/natural-language processing. Faculty teach graduate classes, supervise M.S. and Ph.D. theses, and conduct cutting-edge scientific research. The typical work load is 50% teaching and 50% research. The School has a strong commitment to research excellence, hosting about $100M externally-funded research annually. 

Candidates must hold a Ph.D. in Computer Science or a closely related field, and must be U.S. citizens, permanent residents, or in the process of becoming a permanent resident.

The Department is also looking for candidates for the position of Lecture or Senior Lecturer. Candidates must hold a Master's Degree in Computer Science or a related field. Candidates must be U.S. citizens or permanent residents. The primary duty is teaching of introductory computer science courses and selected advanced topics in areas such as networks, software engineering, databases, artificial intelligence, computer security, and graphics. Other duties may include support of research projects and administrative functions.

The Computer Science Department at the Naval Postgraduate School has an immediate opening for a Research Associate to assist in the development of semantic-search technology. A strong understanding of linguistics and of mathematical models of semantics is a necessity. Ability to program is desirable. A Ph.D. in Linguistics or Mathematical Linguistics or Computational Linguistics is preferred. The position is for the fiscal year 2008 (FY2008), but there is possibility for renewal based on funding. To apply for this position, please send your resume and a cover letter to Prof. Craig Martell, cmartell@nps.edu. Questions about the position should be directed to the same. The Naval Postgraduate School is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

The Computer Science Department at the Naval Postgraduate School has an immediate opening for a Research Associate to assist in the study of the suitability of the Power PC Cell Broadband Engine for implementation of various encryption algorithms. We are interested in studying approaches to both increase performance and to provide “trusted, fail-safe” cryptography implemented in software on this platform. Candidates for this position should have at least Master’s Degree in Computer Science or equivalent experience with a strong background in software/ operating systems development that is “close to the hardware.” Experience working on the Cell BE with multiple cores is a strong plus. Linux/Unix experience will also be useful. Candidates should be U.S citizens. Duties will include assisting in the procurement and set up of a test bed, assisting in the design of various algorithms, development of software test frames, software development and support in developing papers and customer presentations describing the work. The position is for 13 months, but may be extended based on contract availability. To apply for this position send your resume and a cover letter to Prof. George W. Dinolt, gwdinolt@nps.edu. Questions about the position can be directed to Prof. Dinolt. The Naval Postgraduate School is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

The Faculty of the Information Sciences Department at the Naval Postgraduate School invites applications for tenure track, senior lecturer, and visiting faculty positions in the areas of Computer Networks and Telecommunications Systems, Information Warfare, Information Operations, C4I Systems, Collaborative Systems, Decision and Agent Technologies, Electronic Commerce and Acquisition, Information Architectures, Knowledge Management, and Web-based Information Systems. We are also interested in candidates with experience or interest in distance learning and Web-based course development.

Tenure track positions are at the assistant, associate or full professor level, depending upon the qualifications of the successful applicant. Applicants must have a doctoral degree in information sciences/systems or a related field and possess a strong interest in graduate teaching and research in any of the above areas. Applicants nearing completion of a doctoral program with an excellent record of teaching or demonstrated research capability will be considered. Senior lecturer positions require a graduate degree in the areas mentioned above; military experience is also desirable. Salary is commensurate with experience. The start date is the Fall Quarter 2006 or earlier.

The Department supports M.S. degrees in Information Systems Technology, Information Systems and Operations, Systems Technology, and Systems Engineering, as well as the Ph.D. in Information Sciences. The Department develops and maintains laboratories in Networks, Global Information Grid, Decision Support Systems, Software Metrics, and Internet-to-Sea. The Department also operates a number of research centers that are supported by reimbursable sponsors. The Naval Postgraduate School provides extensive research opportunities with Department of Defense research labs and commands, national laboratories, and has collaborative research affiliations with internationally recognized academic institutions, as well as Silicon Valley firms and major defense contractors.

Monterey California is a delightful seaside community with an ideal climate located one hour south of Silicon Valley and two hours south of San Francisco. The Naval Postgraduate School is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Please send your resume by e-mail as an attached Word, pdf, or text file to Prof. Magdi Kamel.

GSOIS Recruiting—Positions in Operations Research Department

Research Associate—Test and Evaluation for Navy Ops

Non-Tenure Track Faculty Position: The Operations Research Department at the Naval Postgraduate School (NPS), Monterey, California invites applications for a non-tenure-track faculty position at the Research Associate level. The review of applications will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled.

Position Description: The successful candidate will be a project coordinator and co-investigator on active funded research projects in the general area of technology and applied analytical research to support Navy decision makers. Specifically, programs supporting decisions related to the Maritime Headquarters and Operations Center and Concept of Operations Generation Program.

Qualifications: Successful candidates for this position must possess a minimum of a masters degree with active duty Navy experience at headquarters level. Candidates should have excellent writing, oral, interpersonal and organizational communications skills and be comfortable briefing senior Navy leadership. A successful candidate will be JPME qualified and familiar with the Joint Planning process for planning tool integration. Candidates should be a U.S. citizenship and currently hold or be able to obtain a Secret classification. Candidates will be expected to travel about 20 days per year to fleet sites with graduate students to conduct evaluation of research planning tools and presentation of those tools to senior Navy leadership.

Salary and Benefits: Naval Postgraduate School non-tenure track research faculty are employed as excepted-status federal civil servants on a salary scale that is competitive with other universities. Faculty are eligible for the health insurance, life insurance and retirement benefits available to all federal government employees. Academic appointments and salary are commensurate with qualifications and experience.

Application Procedure: Applicants must submit a cover letter describing their qualifications for this position, a comprehensive curriculum vitae or resume and contact and e-mail address information for a minimum of three references. (The application material must clearly state the applicant’s citizenship.) Applications should be submitted electronically or in hardcopy to:

Jeff Kline
Program Director, MOC/MHQ Planners
Operations Research Department
1411 Cunningham Rd, GL 236
Naval Postgraduate School
Monterey, CA 93943
jekline <at> nps.edu

Review of applications will begin immediately and applications will be accepted until the position is filled. The Naval Postgraduate School is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Research Associate

National Security Institute
Naval Postgraduate School
Monterey, California 93943

Non-Tenure Track Faculty Position:
The National Security Institute at the Naval Postgraduate School (NPS), Monterey, California invites applications for a non-tenure-track faculty position at the Research Associate level. The review of applications will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled.

The NPS Mission:
The mission of the Naval Postgraduate School is to “increase the combat effectiveness of U.S. and Allied armed forces and enhance the security of the U.S.A. through advanced education and research programs focused on the technical, analytical and managerial tools needed to confront defense related challenges of the future”. Consistent with this mission the National Security Institute (NSI) provides focused on research and education in support of national security and homeland security. As such it is a collaboration between the Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory (LLNL; Livermore CA), the Naval Postgraduate School (NPS; Monterey CA) and the University of California Santa Barbara (UCSB; Santa Barbara CA).

Position Description:
The successful candidate will be a full-time project coordinator and co-investigator on active funded research projects in the general area of technology and policy related to current and emerging threats to national security.

Qualifications:
Successful candidates for this position must possess a minimum of a masters degree in International Policy, Non-Proliferation and Weapons of Mass Destruction from an accredited university. Candidates should have excellent writing, oral, interpersonal and organizational communications skills. U.S. citizenship and currently hold or obtain a Top Secret, Sensitive Compartmented Information clearance.

Institution and Setting:
The Naval Postgraduate School (http://www.nps.edu), established in 1909, is the Navy’s Corporate University and offers graduate programs at all levels for officers of the United States Armed Services, civilian employees of defense laboratories and officers and civilians from Allied nations. The NPS has approximately 1600 resident students enrolled in graduate degree programs, as well as non-resident students served by a distance learning program. NSI has established programs of research and education that support the Department of Defense, Department of Homeland Security and other US Government Agencies.

The park-like 144-acre NPS campus is located on the Monterey Peninsula, adjacent to the waters of Monterey Bay and only minutes from the Monterey Peninsula Airport. Other local research and educational institutions include the California State University at Monterey Bay, the University of California at Santa Cruz, Monterey Institute of International Studies, the Defense Language Institute, Stanford University’s Hopkins Marine Station, the Monterey Bay Aquarium Research Institute, Moss Landing Marine Laboratories, the Naval Research Laboratory (West) and Monterey Peninsula College.

Salary and Benefits:
Naval Postgraduate School non-tenure track research faculty are employed as excepted-status federal civil servants on a salary scale that is competitive with other universities. Faculty are eligible for the health insurance, life insurance and retirement benefits available to all federal government employees. Academic appointments and salary are commensurate with qualifications and experience.

Application Procedure:
Applicants must submit a cover letter describing their qualifications for this position, a comprehensive curriculum vitae or resume and contact and e-mail address information for a minimum of three references. (The application material must clearly state the applicant’s citizenship.) Applications should be submitted electronically or in hardcopy to:

Director
National Security Institute
1 University Circle (Code 92)
Naval Postgraduate School
Monterey, CA 93943

Review of applications will begin immediately and applications will be accepted until the position is filled. The Naval Postgraduate School is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Faculty Positions in Statistics, Stochastic Modeling, and Simulation

The Operations Research Department at the Naval Postgraduate School invites applications for full-time faculty positions in the following three areas:

• Statistics
• Stochastic Modeling
• Simulation
• Military Modeling

Tenure-track, non-tenure-track, and visiting positions at all ranks are available. Candidates should hold a Ph.D. in operations research or a related field, and possess a strong research background and a keen interest in solving real-world problems.  Responsibilities include teaching and supervising at graduate levels and maintaining a program of original research.

NPS is a fully accredited technical university with a highly motivated student body consisting mainly of U.S. and foreign military officers. The OR Department offers Masters and Ph.D. degrees, and a spectrum of courses in probability, statistics, and optimization. Research opportunities abound in defense-related areas, including combat modeling, manpower analysis, war gaming, homeland security, survival analysis, and simulation. NPS is located on the Monterey Peninsula, about 120 miles south of San Francisco.

Applicants should e-mail a cover letter and CV to OR_Recruiting@nps.edu. Other material, including reference letters, should be sent on request.  Review of applications begins immediately. The starting date and relocation expenses are negotiable.

The Naval Postgraduate School is an Equal Opportunity Employer. U.S. citizenship is required for award of tenure.

Research Associate in Operations Analysis

The Operations Research Department, The Naval Postgraduate School (NPS), seeks qualified applicants for the position of Research Associate in Operations Analysis.

The ideal candidate will have qualifications in scientific research, laboratory management, and a masters degree (or equivalent) in operations research or a related field. Organizational and management skills are also important qualifications. Candidates without a masters degree will be considered for a Research Assistant position.

NPS is a graduate institution that teaches students from the military services, federal civilian employees, and officers from allied nations. NPS strengths include a strong emphasis on interdisciplinary education and graduate research in support of national defense and security issues and closely linked to student education. NPS also promotes and rewards innovative, entrepreneurial initiatives that enhance graduate education while supporting national defense.

Applications are being considered now and are restricted to US citizens Compensation will depend upon candidate's qualifications and experience.

Applicants should send a web pointer to a CV and online papers to OR_Recruiting@nps.edu.

Naval Postgraduate School is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

The Departments of Defense Analysis and Operations Research at the Naval Postgraduate School, Monterey, California are seeking to fill two joint tenure track positions in military modeling. Appointments at all levels will be considered. The preferred candidate will have strong teaching and publication records in mathematical modeling, preferably with Department of Defense applications. Experience in simulation, game theory, and/or decision theory is a plus. The candidate must have an interest in interdisciplinary research. Position responsibilities include teaching, research, and thesis oversight. Students are typically mid-career military officers and Department of Defense civilians.

A Ph.D. in a relevant discipline and U.S. citizenship are required. Candidates should submit their vitae and three letters of recommendation to Frank Giordano, Chairman, Search Committee, Department of Defense Analysis, 589 Dyer Road, Room 214, Naval Postgraduate School, Monterey, CA, 93943. The search committee has begun reviewing applications. These positions will remain open until filled. EOE.

Military Operations Research Analyst

The Operations Research (OR) Department of the Naval Postgraduate School (NPS) has two senior instructional faculty positions available for Military Operations Research Analysts starting in Oct 2005. The rank of the position will be Senior Lecturer or Lecturer.

The applicant will primarily teach military OR subjects, supervise master's thesis projects, and conduct military OR projects. The ideal applicant will have an established research program in military OR that will contribute to other research being conducted within the OR Department. An excellent teaching record at the graduate level is also expected. A graduate degree in operations research, or a related field, is required; and a Ph.D. is preferred.

Applicants should send a web pointer to a CV and online papers to the Recruiting Committee Administrative Assistant (831-656-2381). After an initial screening, promising candidates will be asked to have letters of reference forwarded.

NPS is a year-round university with full-time graduate students; all of our students receive full salaries while in residence. Almost all of our students are active-duty military officers.

Review of applications will commence immediately and continue until we have filled all positions. Appointments can commence at any time.

NPS is an EO/AA employer. Qualified women and minorities are encouraged to apply.

Last updated October 21, 2008.

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