The University of Edinburgh Chair in Theoretical Computer Science The University invites applications for a newly established Chair in Theoretical Computer Science, to be held within the Department of Computer Science. We seek a candidate who will further develop the strengths of the Department and its Laboratory for Foundations of Computer Science (LFCS). In addition to outstanding strength in research and scholarship, the successful candidate should provide leadership and inspiration for fundamental research, encourage the integration of his/her own research with that of others, and play an active role in teaching and departmental administration. The appointment is full-time, the salary will be within the normal professorial salary range and the person appointed will be required to retire at the end of the academic year in which he/she reaches the age of 65. Application Procedure Letters of application should include a curriculum vitae, and the names and addresses of 3 referees. Please include fax numbers for referees if possible. Applications should be addressed to the Secretary to the University, University of Edinburgh, and sent, to arrive not later than 31st March 1995, by post (1 Roxburgh Street, Edinburgh, EH8 9TB, Scotland, UK), or fax +44 (0)131 650 6509. The taking up of references is selective and does not imply a decision that the applicant will be placed on the final short-list for interview. Further particulars may be obtained from our WWW page, http://www.dcs.ed.ac.uk or from the Head of Department, Prof Roland N. Ibbett Department of Computer Science tel: +44 (0)131 650 5119 e-mail: hod@dcs.ed.ac.uk NOTE: This advertisement does not constitute a contract of employment and does not in any way override the terms of any contract of employment which may be issued subsequently to the successful candidate. The University reserves the right to make an appointment from outwith those candidates who have submitted formal applications.