Faculty position in Complex Networks and Systems at Indiana University

The School of Informatics and Computing (SoIC) at Indiana University Bloomington invites applications for an asst/assoc/full professor position in complex networks and systems, in the Informatics Division, to begin in August 2015. The position is expected to be filled at the senior level, but outstanding junior candidates will be considered.

Applications are especially encouraged from established leaders, who will have opportunities for leadership roles in the Center for Complex Networks and Systems and in a new and ambitious university-wide network science initiative to be announced.
Applicants should have an established record (senior level) or demonstrable potential for excellence (junior level) in research and teaching, and a Ph.D. in a relevant area, or (junior SoIC (soic.indiana.edu) is the first of its kind and among the largest in the country, with unsurpassed breadth. Its mission is to excel and lead in education, research, and outreach spanning and integrating the full breadth of computing and information technology. It includes Computer Science, Informatics, and Library and Information Science, with over 85 tenure-line faculty, 900 graduate students, and 1100 undergraduate majors. It offers Ph.D.s in Computer Science, Informatics, and Information Science.

The Center for Complex Networks and Systems Research (cnets.indiana.edu) currently has 10 faculty members with strong ties to several other units at Indiana University that pursue research in the field of Complex Systems, including Cognitive Science, Psychology, Physics, Sociology, Political Science, Biocomplexity, and Information Science. Center faculty research areas include complex information and social networks, data science, Web science, social computing, computational biology, robotics, computational intelligence, bio-inspired computing, large scale data modeling and simulation, and science of science & innovation. We are particularly interested in
strengthening our emphasis on data-driven exploration and modeling of networks, social systems, and their dynamics.

Bloomington is a culturally thriving college town with a moderate cost of living and the amenities for an active lifestyle. IU is renowned for its top-ranked music school, high-performance computing and networking facilities, and performing and fine arts.

Applicants should submit a CV, a statement of research and teaching, and names of 6references (3 for junior level) using the link below (preferred):http://indiana.peopleadmin.com/postings/969 (Complex Networks and Systems)or to Faculty Search, SoIC, 919 E 10th St, Bloomington, IN 47408. Questions may be sent to hiring@soic.indiana.edu. For full consideration applications are due by December 1, 2014.

Indiana University is an equal employment and affirmative action employer and a provider of ADA services. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, ethnicity, color, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation or identity, national origin, disability status or protected veteran status.

Filippo Menczer
Web Science 2014 General Co-Chair
Professor of Informatics and Computer Science
Director, Center for Complex Networks and Systems Research
Indiana University, Bloomington
http://cnets.indiana.edu/people/filippo-menczer