Department of Computer Science Queen Mary & Westfield College University of London READERSHIP in the Department of Computer Science The Department of Computer Science has strong well-resourced research groups in several mainstream areas of computer science including artificial intelligence; computer graphics; virtual reality; distributed and parallel systems; human computer interaction; programming and the *theory of computation*. The Department was rated 4A in the last research assessment exercise; and we are strongly committed to greater research excellence. The Reader will be expected to have a distinguished research reputation with demonstrable experience of research direction and leadership, and to be an enthusiastic teacher. Applicants in any area of computer science are encouraged to apply, although we particularly welcome those with research relating to the work of the Department that combines theory and application. The Department has a number of modular degree programmes in the University of London degree system. There is an MSc in Advanced Methods in Computer Science, with four streams based on the research expertise within the Department. The Department also runs a conversion MSc in Information Technology jointly with the Department of Electronic Engineering. Informal enquiries can be made to Mel Slater (Head of Department) on 0171-975 5242 (email mel@dcs.qmw.ac.uk). Further information can be obtained on URL: http://www.dcs.qmw.ac.uk/. For an application form and further details of this post, please telephone 0171-975 5171, quoting reference number 95044. Applications should be returned by 28th April 1995 to the Recruitment Coordinator, Queen Mary and Westfield College, London E1 4NS.