Invitation for Applications Department of Computer Science – ELP group Technical University of Valencia (Spain) TWO research positions are available in the STREAM Project (Formal Software Tools: A Multi-paradigm approach) led by Maria Alpuente. The positions are for one year starting January 2004. Salary: 1400 euros per month (net income). An extra initial amount of 1800 euros for travelling and settling. Our department (http://www.dsic.upv.es) is ranked as the third best computing department in Spain. The Technical University of Valencia (http://www.upv.es) is also ranked as the third best Technical University in the country. Valencia is a lively city on the Mediterranean Sea. It has a population of about one million people and there is a great variety of cultural, artistic, scientific and tourist facilities. Accommodation and the cost of living are not high. The ideal candidates should hold a relevant degree in computer science or related disciplines, with high gpa (grade point average). A background in software development in advanced program environments is also recommended. A basic knowledge of declarative programming as well as a great interest in this particular area will be valued. Fluent English, Spanish, Italian or French required. We especially encourage women to apply. It may be possible to combine these positions with PhD studies in Valencia. Continued financial support after the first year period is expected to be available. The duties and activities to be performed include some of the research areas related to the project: * Multi-paradigm declarative programming. * Program analysis, specification, verification, debugging, learning, certification and transformation. * Data mining, decision support systems. * Advanced programming environments, component technologies. Other research activities and further information from the ELP group can be found at (http://www.dsic.upv.es/users/elp/elp.html). Please contact jorallo@dsic.upv.es or mramirez@dsic.upv.es before October 8, 2003 if you are interested. Use the subject reference “ELP Research Positions” and include a letter of application, curriculum vitae showing your degree qualifications, two references, and any other relevant documentation to support your candidacy for the position.