Open rank professor in Data Science - School of Applied Mathematics at Fundação Getulio Vargas [...]

Computing Research Association; Rio de Janeiro; Presencial; BRL 120.000 - 180.000; Tempo integral

Resumo da oferta

The School of Applied Mathematics at Fundação Getulio Vargas in Rio de Janeiro seeks applicants for an open-rank faculty position in Data Science. The role involves teaching, research, and developing partnerships. Candidates should have a Ph.D. in a related field and a strong publication record. A generous start-up package is available, and fluency in Portuguese is desirable.

Serviços

Health and dental plans

Support for children's education

Private pension fund

Qualificações

• Expected to develop an externally funded research programme.
• Proven ability to attract external funding.
• Strong publication record required for higher levels.

Responsabilidades

• Supervise postgraduate students and teach undergraduate and graduate courses.
• Publish in high-impact venues.
• Develop partnerships with industry.

Conhecimentos

Communication

Presentation

Research

Formação académica

Ph.D. in Computer Science

Descrição da oferta de emprego

The School of Applied Mathematics at Fundação Getulio Vargas (FGV EMAp) in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, invites applications for one open-rank faculty position in Data Science to strengthen and complement our existing research activity in this area.

We are looking for established researchers (associate/full professor) or outstanding young researchers (assistant professor) who have demonstrated research and teaching expertise in Data Science. We will prioritize applicants whose research focuses on natural language processing, computer vision, reinforcement learning, network science and data mining, but we also welcome applications from other fields in Data Science.

The successful candidate is expected to develop an externally funded research programme, publish in high-impact venues, supervise research (postgraduate) students, teach at both undergraduate and graduate levels, and provide service to the department and institution.In general, teaching duties consist of two courses per year, one at Undergraduate and one at Graduate level. Peer-reviewed external funding is expected to be obtained and sustained. Industrial partnerships are also strongly encouraged.

Qualifications

The successful candidate will hold a Ph.D. in Computer Science or a closely related discipline, at the time of the appointment. At the assistant professor level, the applicant is expected to have a compatible track of publications and strong potential for publishing in top ranked venues. At higher levels (associate or full professor) the applicant is expected to have an established line of research with a strong publication record, proven ability to attract external funding, and an established research network.

The successful candidate will also possess excellent communication and presentation skills, being capable of teaching both undergraduate and postgraduate students across our portfolio of Data Science courses. Fluence in Portuguese is desirable, but not required. However, by the end of the second year the applicant may be required to teach in Portuguese.

Start-up package

A generous package is available to provide the necessary resources for starting a successful independent research programme. These include computational infrastructure, lab space as well as postdoctoral positions and support for graduate students. There is also the possibility to apply internally for core-funded projects. During the first year, it will be possible to arrange for a reduced teaching load.

Salary and Benefits

We offer an internationally competitive salaries, higher than any similar academic institution in Brazil. Benefits include health and dental plans, support for young children’s education and private pension fund.

Application

All the application material must be in English. Applicants should send their applications tohttps://survey.fgv.br/jfe/form/SV_7Wglml3q2QC825o including:

1. a cover letter describing their experience, interests, and suitability for the position;
2. a curriculum vitae (no CV Lattes format);
3. teaching statement;
4. research statement;
5. electronic version (PDF) of their best 3 publications (assistant professor) or best 5 publications (associate or full professor) in the past 5 years. Applications that do not include electronic versions of papers or with more than the required number of papers, will not be considered.

Applicants must also arrange for three reference letters to be sent by the referees in the link https://survey.fgv.br/jfe/form/SV_430HQtD4OCohIgK. Reference letters must be received before the application deadline.

To be considered at the associate or full professor level, the candidate should also include evidence of experience in directing graduate students.

The deadline for applications is May 31st, 2025.

Learn more on our website: https://emap.fgv.br/open-rank-professor-data-science-2025