Departamento de Computación

The Graduate Program in Systems Engineering at Universidad Autonoma de Nuevo Leon (UANL) is seeking candidates for one or more tenure-track faculty positions.  The program (http://yalma.fime.uanl.mx/~pisis) offers MSc and PhD degrees in systems engineering with area of concentration in operations research.
 
The applicants must have a PhD in operations research, management science, industrial/systems engineering, applied probability, computer science, or a related area.  The search is open to all areas of specialization. Preference will be given to candidates with a strong background in one or more of the following research areas: heuristic/metaheuristic search, stochastic modeling (queueing, simulation, applied probability), supply chain management, revenue management, large-scale system optimization, or stochastic optimization; or the following application areas:  natural resources (electricity, natural gas, oil, water systems), logistics and transportation, service industry, or manufacturing systems. Applicants must be fluent in Spanish or willing to learn after appointed.  Successful applicants may start the appointment on August 2009 or on a later date to be agreed upon.

Duties include mainly teaching one or two courses per semester (at most one undergrad course), thesis supervision of graduate students, and high-quality research.  The program offers a wide opportunity for research, industrial R+D or consulting activities. The salary and benefits package is very attractive for Mexican standards.

UANL (http://www.uanl.mx) is located in San Nicolas de los Garza, in the metropolitan area of Monterrey, the third largest city in Mexico, with a population of over 3 million, a high concentration of artistic, cultural, and sporting events, a growing industry in many of its facets, and a two-hour drive from the border with Texas.

Applicants should submit: (1) a cover letter describing professional achievements and previous research work, and your expected contribution to the program; (2) full CV highlighting professional experience, research interests, publication record, computer skills, and degree of fluency in Spanish; and (3) three letters of recommendation (Spanish or English); addressed to PISIS Academic Coordinator, at the address below.  It is strongly encouraged one of these letters comes from the PhD thesis supervisor.  Electronic submission of items (1) and (2) is encouraged.

Review of applications will begin immediately and will continue until the positions are filled.  For further inquiries, please see contact information below.
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|   Recruiting Committee        U A N L                                             |
|   Grad Program in Systems Eng                                                    |
|   Off:+52(81)8329-4020 x5945  AP 126-F, Cd. Universitaria   |
|   Fax:+52(81)1052-3321        San Nicolás de los Garza, NL    |
|   jobs@yalma.fime.uanl.mx   MEXICO 66450                           |
|   http://yalma.fime.uanl.mx/~pisis/                                              |
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