[Netherlands] Postdoc Position Global Software Engineering VU University Amsterdam

The Faculty of Sciences VU University Amsterdam offers 10 bachelor and 12 master courses and has over 1600 students. Research projects are always done in cooperation with external parties; the research questions are driven by practical problems. The candidate is expected to perform research in multi site coordination.

We want to strengthen our group with expertise in global software engineering. We have research projects related to global software engineering on the following topics:

• Knowledge management in multi site development;
• Temantic wikis as collaboration and coordination tools;
• Agile service networks as a social networking paradigm for multi site development;
• Software- and service oriented development in global settings.

Requirements

• PhD in a relevant area of computer science, preferably followed by a period of relevantpostdoctoral research;
• Proven track record in global software engineering research as sketched above;
• Expertise empirical software engineering (for instance, research methodology for software engineering, data analysis techniques, or evidence-based software engineering).

How to Apply?

Applicants are requested to write a letter in which they describe their abilities and motivation, accompanied by a:

• a curriculum vitae;
• supporting material, including a list of publications andresearch statement;
• at least three reference letters;
• a motivation letter.

Written applications should be sent to:

VU University Amsterdam, Faculty ofSciences -- Computer Science Department
Attn.: prof.dr. Hans van Vliet
De Boelelaan 1081, 1081 HV Amsterdam, The Netherlands

It is also possible to apply by e-mail to: j.c.van.vliet@vu.nl

Please mention the vacancy number: 1.2011.00066 in the e-mail header or at the top of your letter and on the envelope.