Information for Applicants for a Professorship in the field of Networks and Security

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1 Information for Applicants for a Professorship in the field of Networks and Security Johannes Kepler University Linz, Altenberger Straße 69, 4040 Linz, Austria, DVR

2 I. DIE JOHANNES KEPLER UNIVERSITÄT LINZ (ÖSTERREICH) 3 II. THE FACULTY OF NATURAL SCIENCES AND ENGINEERING 4 III. THE SUBJECT AREA OF COMPUTER SCIENCE 5 IV. REQUIREMENTS FOR THE POSITION NETWORKS AND SECURITY 7 1. Research Education and Teaching Additional Requirements Application Procedure Additional Information... 9 V. PROVISIONS 9 1. Human Resources Institute Space Budget... 9 VI. LEGAL CONTINGENCIES 9 1. Terms of Employment Pension Regulations VII. SALARY 10 Professorship for Networks and Security Page 2

3 I. Die Johannes Kepler Universität Linz (Österreich) The Johannes Kepler University Linz (JKU Linz, is a young European university with an expert focus on the academic areas of social and economic sciences, law, natural sciences and engineering. During its forty year history, the university has achieved national and international status with its manifold achievements in research and teaching resulting from a unique combination of studies and research in economic and social sciences, law, natural sciences and engineering and research facilities. Interdisciplinary collaboration and close ties to local businesses and the community have helped to establish its principle direction. By upholding principles of unity in research and teaching as well as fostering advanced methods of knowledge transfer, the JKU Linz generates and provides services for the greater good of society, the business community, fine arts and culture. Core target groups include students, the scientific community as well as organizations representing private and public life. As the largest institution of research and education in Upper Austria, and thus as a knowledge transfer center, the university contributes to the continual support and development of Upper Austria s dynamic economic region. The JKU is also actively involved in competence centers, and has developed spin-off programs that support the establishment of new companies. The JKU has defined the principle guidelines for its future development in its profile and strategy concept. One of the university s many unique features is the consolidation of three faculties Faculty of Social Sciences, Economics and Business Faculty of Law Faculty of Engineering and Natural Sciences located in a campus area comprised of m², north of the city of Linz. Professorship for Networks and Security Page 3

4 II. The Faculty of Natural Sciences and Engineering The Faculty of Natural Sciences and Engineering is comprised of 56 institutes active in the following fields of base-knowledge research as well as in the area of application oriented research: Computer Science Mechatronics Chemistry and Polymer Engineering Technologies Mathematics Physics The JKU s strategic objective is to become one of Europe s top-rated universities. Research excellence is a basic requirement and the JKU has decided to feature its research as Fields of Excellence. These Fields of Excellence cover a broad base and focus on all of the areas in which JKU academics and scientists excel, including the areas in which they are recognized internationally and recognized for excellence in research. The six Fields of Excellence at the JKU are: Computation in Informatics & Mathematics Management & Innovation Mechatronics Nano, Bio & Polymer Systems: From Structure to Function Social Systems, Markets & Welfare States Business Law The academic degree programs of study in Natural Sciences and Engineering guarantee a practice-oriented, hands-on and advanced education in: Academic Degree Programs (Last update: WS 2011/12) Computer Science (Bachelor s/master s Degree Programs) Mechatronics (Bachelor s/master s Degree and Diploma Degree. Diploma degree is being phased out.) Enrollment in the First Semester Enrollment Numbers in Degree Programs Professorship for Networks and Security Page 4

5 Technical Mathematics (Bachelor s/master s Degree and Diploma Degree. Diploma degree is be- ing phased out.) Technical Physics (Bachelor s/master s Degree and Diploma Degree. Diploma degree is being phased out.) Technical Chemistry (Bachelor s/master s Degree and Diploma Degree. Diploma degree is being phased out.) Industrial Engineering and Management Technical - 83 Chemistry (WITECH) (Bachelor s/master s Degree and Diploma Degree. Diploma degree is being phased out.) Biological Chemistry (inter-university degree program with the Univ. of Budweis, Bachelor s and Master s degree programs) Teacher Education and Training for higher level schools (Chemistry, Physics, Mathematics, Computer Science/CompSci Management) (Diploma degree program) Molecular Biology (inter-university degree program with the Univ. of Salzburg, Bachelor s and Master s degree program) Information Technology (Bachelor s and Master s degree program) Polymer Engineering Technology (Bachelor s and Master s degree program) Industrial Engineering in Polymer Engineering 2 4 Technology (Master s degree program) Doctorate Degree in Technical Sciences Doctorate Degree in Natural Sciences III. The Subject Area of Computer Science The subject area of Computer Science ( at the Faculty of Engineering and Natural Sciences is made of the following institutes: Institute of Application Oriented Knowledge Processing Institute of Bio-Informatics Institute of Computational Perception Institute of Computer Architecture Professorship for Networks and Security Page 5

6 Institute of Computer Graphics Institute of Formal Models and Verification Institute of Information Processing and Microprocessor Technology Institute of Integrated Circuits Institute of Pervasive Computing Institute of Systems Engineering and Automation Institute of Systems Software Institute of Telecooperation This open position is affiliated with the Institute of Information Processing and Microprocessor Technology. In compliance with the faculty s strategic plan, the successful candidate will be expected to support, uphold and promote research, particularly in the following field of excellence: "Computation in Informatics & Mathematics". Professorship for Networks and Security Page 6

7 IV. Requirements for the Position Networks and Security 1. Research The position is associated with the subject area of Computer Science. The successful candidate will serve as head of the Institute. The successful candidate is expected to perform research in a current field of Computer Science, under particular consideration of networks, but also operating systems, embedded systems and information systems with particular consideration to security including their usage with algorithmic and formal methods, security management and forensic. The successful candidate is expected to participate in one or more computer science related Fields of Excellence as stated in Chapter II of the faculty s strategic plan. The candidate s qualification will be examined by means of these criteria: 1. Habilitation (venia docendi), or comparable post-doctorate qualification in the field of Computer Science (include documentation). 2. Academic reputation established through top quality publications (please include a publication list as well as 5-8 of the most important publications), academic lecture activities (please include a list of lecture activities from academic/scientific conferences), as well as national and international cooperation efforts, publishing and written assessment activities, organizing conferences, etc. 3. International experience through longer periods abroad as well as cooperation efforts with international universities and research institutions. 4. Organization of, involvement in, and management of research projects including industrial cooperation efforts (submit a list including position, project title, project leaders, project volume, length, funding body; if you were project manager, list the number of team members and their type of employment). 5. Research plan for the position as professor and head of Networks and Security at JKU. 2. Education and Teaching The JKU is committed to research-guided education and teaching. The successful candidate is expected to offer a full range of courses in Computer Science as well as lectures in her/her field of specialty. Participation in the base knowledge educational program in Computer Science and in service courses in the field is expected. The Institute currently organizes and supervises the following university courses: Bachelor s Degree Program: Betriebssysteme 2VO + 1PR Professorship for Networks and Security Page 7

8 Netzwerke und verteilte Systeme Systemnahe Programmierung 2VO + 1UE 2PR Master s Degree Program (Core Subject Networks and Security): Introduction to IT Security 2VO Information Security Management 2VO Computer Forensics and IT Law 2VO System Administration 2KV Systems Security 2KV Secure Code 1KV Network Management 2KV Network Security 1KV Cooperation with international universities is highly desired. In compliance with current internationalization efforts, courses and lectures are expected to also be held in English. The candidate s qualification will be examined by means of these criteria: 1. The ability to hold required courses in the field of Computer Science (please include a list of previously held courses and, if applicable, evaluation results). 2. Experience in supervising academic work by students such as Diploma degree and Master s theses, as well as doctoral dissertations (please include of list of previously supervised academic theses and dissertations). 3. Additional Requirements Cooperation with other institutes in the subject area, as well as with other research facilities in and associated with the JKU is highly desired. The successful candidate is expected to perform administrative duties and exercise academic self-management. In compliance with proposal for the advancement of women, experience in human resource development and affirmative action programs for women as well as participation in gender mainstreaming projects will be considered. If available, please submit relevant documentation with the application. 4. Application Procedure Interested applicants for the professorship in Networks and Security are requested to submit the following documentation (incl. current CV and short application) in electronic form to: bewerbung@jku.at. If documents cannot be submitted in electronic Professorship for Networks and Security Page 8

9 format, five copies should arrive at the Rector s office no later than one week after the application deadline. 5. Additional Information If you have any questions, please contact Prof. Dr. Volker Strumpen:+43 (0) , strumpen@ica.jku.at. V. Provisions 1. Human Resources The institute has 3 academic personnel positions at its disposal. 2. Institute Space The institute has office space available for all associates in the new Science Park III building. 3. Budget To cover the costs of operations (office supplies, telephone and travel, etc.), the institute has of a standard department base budget of approximately 1000 per year for each academic employee at its disposal. VI. Legal Contingencies The Universities Act 2002, effective as of January 1, 2004, completely re-organized the structure of Austrian universities. ( Austrian universities are now independent, publicly authorized institutions possessing full legal capacity of an enterprise-like structure. They are independently financed on the basis of a three-year service level agreement with the Austrian state government, have a global budget at their disposal, and are not subject to any directives from the Austrian Federal Ministry of Science and Research. 1. Terms of Employment As of 1 January 2004, all terms of employment, including a professorship, are subject to the Salaried Employees Act. The appointment as a university professor therefore represents employment by work contract with the university. The legal framework for this contract is provided by the Salaried Employees Act with regulations governing Professorship for Networks and Security Page 9

10 labor laws, social welfare laws and pension laws along with the Collective Agreement which will be concluded. In compliance with the Universities Act 2002 and the Collective Agreement for employees, university professors are covered by increased protection against dismissal. 2. Pension Regulations a. Pension In keeping with the employment law categorization for a private employee, the claim to pension benefits is calculated according to the general Austrian regulations for private employees. This provides for a maximum assessment basis of (as of 1 January 2012) for the payment of pension fund contributions and the calculation of the maximum possible claim to pension benefits. The actual claim to pension benefits depends on various preconditions (reaching a certain age, minimum number of months insured, calculation period, total number of years insured) and cannot be estimated for this reason. b. Betriebspensionskasse für Universitätsprofessor/inn/en In compliance with the Universities Act 2002, a special fund regulation is provided for university professors and has been agreed upon in a Collective Agreement. Since October 1, 2011, the contribution payment made by the university is 10% for the set minimum salary. Voluntary salary payments agreed upon aside from the collective agreement minimum salary are not a part of the base calculation of the contribution payments. VII. Salary Since the reform of employment law for university faculty in 2001, there is a flat salary regulation (with the exception of the salary increase that is to be agreed upon annually between the Collective Agreement partners). In addition, merit premiums can be allocated by the rector for a limited period of time, for instance on the basis of special burdens or achievements. The amount of the minimum salary for Group A 1 (professorship) has been determined in the collective agreement for university employees and is a gross annual salary of 63, Euros per year. Payment is allocated in 14 equal amounts, whereby two parts are special allocated payments. Agreements for an amount over the minimum salary set by the collective agreement can be concretely finalized in an employment contract. For the position of professor of Networks & Security there is a provision (on a voluntary basis) to agree on a salary over the minimum salary set by the collective agreement. Independent of the current position (current salary), the amount of the gross Professorship for Networks and Security Page 10

11 annual salary (collective agreement minimum salary plus voluntary additional amount) can be between 70,000 to 90,000. The net amount will depend on personal factors; as a guideline it can be assumed that a gross annual salary of 80,000 will be an annual net amount of approximately 50,000. Professorship for Networks and Security Page 11