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    Chair in Theoretical Computer Science - University of Edinburgh

  The University invites applications for a newly established Chair in
Theoretical Computer Science, to be held within the Department of
Computer Science.  We seek a candidate who will further develop the
strengths of the Department and its Laboratory for Foundations of
Computer Science (LFCS).
  In addition to outstanding strength in research and scholarship, the
successful candidate should provide leadership and inspiration for
fundamental research, encourage the integration of his/her own
research with that of others, and play an active role in teaching
and departmental administration.
  The appointment is full-time, the salary will be within the normal
professorial salary range and the person appointed will be required to
retire at the end of the academic year in which he/she reaches the age
of 65.
  Letters of application should include a curriculum vitae, and the
names and addresses of 3 referees. Please include fax numbers for
referees if possible.  Applications should be addressed to the
Secretary to the University, University of Edinburgh, and sent, to
arrive not later than 31st March 1995, by post (1 Roxburgh Street,
Edinburgh, EH8 9TB, Scotland, UK), or fax +44 (0)131 650 6509.  The
taking up of references is selective and does not imply a decision
that the applicant will be placed on the final short-list for
interview.
  Further particulars may be obtained from our _WWW page_
URL: http://www.dcs.ed.ac.uk
or from the Head of Department:
   Prof Roland N. Ibbett
   Department of Computer Science
   tel: +44 (0)131 650 5119
   e-mail: hod@dcs.ed.ac.uk