The Programming Languages Group of Ghent University invites applicants for a PhD position. This position centers around the modular treatment of side-effects in purely functional programs and models. It is part of the project "Modular handling of effects in purely functional programs and models" under the direction of Tom Schrijvers. The successful applicant has a master degree in Computer Science or equivalent. Ideally, she/he will also have a strong, documented interest in doing research. Strong problem-solving and programming skills are essential. Prior knowledge of purely functional programming (e.g., Haskell) and models of side-effects (e.g., monads) is an advantage. The PhD position is for 4 years. It starts between January and October 2012. The position is a fully-funded post. The salary is compatible with other Belgian PhD rates and among the better ones in Europe and abroad. For more information, see: http://users.ugent.be/~tschrijv/phdposition2.html -- prof. dr. ir. Tom Schrijvers Programming Languages Group Department of Applied Mathematics and Computer Science University of Ghent Krijgslaan 281 S9 9000 Gent Belgium Phone: +32 9 264 4805 http://users.ugent.be/~tschrijv/