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                       Chair in Computer Science
University of Leicester, Department of Mathematics and Computer Science

  Applications are invited for a new Chair in Computer Science in the
Department of Mathematics and Computer Science, tenable from l January
1996, or as soon as possible thereafter. The creation of the chair
will consolidate and extend the work of the Computer Science Group
within the Department.  Applicants should have strong research records
in Computer Science, and be able to provide academic leadership to the
Computer Science Group.  The Department would particularly welcome
applications from people working in applicable areas of Computer
Science which would complement the existing research areas, while
making use of the expertise already available.  In addition to this
appointment, it has been agreed that a Lectureship in Computer Science
will subsequently be advertised, and the appointee should expect to
play a major role in the filling of this position.

  Salary will be within the Professorial Range.

  Informal enquiries are welcome and should be addressed to Professor
Will Light, Head of Department, telephone +44 (0)116 252 3884, or
email jobs@mcs.le.ac.uk .

  Further particulars may be obtained from the
   Staffing Office (Academic Appointments)
   University of Leicester
   University Road
   Leicester, LE1 7RH
   U.K. 
   telephone +44 (0)116 252 2422, fax number +44 (0)116 252 5140,
or from the WWW page at URL: http://www.mcs.le.ac.uk

  U.K. candidates should submit thirteen copies of their application
(overseas candidates may submit one copy).

  Closing date for applications is 1 September 1995.