The Department of Combinatorics and Optimization (http://www.math.uwaterloo.ca/CandO_Dept/) at the University of Waterloo invites applications for a tenure-track faculty position at the level of Assistant Professor. Applicants should have research interests in one of the six main areas covered by the department: Algebraic Combinatorics, Continuous Optimization, Cryptography, Discrete Optimization, Graph Theory, and Quantum Computing. Priority areas for this appointment are Algebraic Combinatorics and Graph Theory. A Ph.D. degree and evidence of excellence in research and teaching are required. Successful applicants are expected to maintain an active program of research, to attract and supervise graduate students, and to participate in undergraduate and graduate teaching. Salary will depend on the candidate's qualifications. The effective date of appointment is July 1, 2011.

Interested individuals should apply using the MathJobs site: http://www.mathjobs.org.

Applications should include a curriculum vitae, research and teaching statements and up to three selected reprints/preprints. In addition, at least three reference letters should be submitted. Inquiries may be addressed to combopt@math.uwaterloo.ca or to Jochen Koenemann, Chair, Department of Combinatorics and Optimization, University of Waterloo, Waterloo, Ontario, Canada N2L 3G1. Closing date for receipt of applications is December 10, 2010.

The University of Waterloo encourages applications from all qualified individuals, including women, members of visible minorities, native peoples, and persons with disabilities. All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, citizens and Permanent Residents of Canada will be given priority.

Submitted on Wed, 25 Aug 2010 16:20:44 -0400