Such systems have become feasible due to the development of the Web and of electronic commerce and information retrieval technology. The properties and problems of global application systems differ considerably from those of traditional corporate information systems. Applicants for the position of the Professor of Global Application Systems are expected to have a strong background in Computer Science and outstanding scientific qualifications in topics related to global application systems. Research in this position could, for example, be oriented towards architecture of global application systems, the problem of open vs. secure systems or interoperability of heterogenous system and information sources. COTS issues also belong to the reserach context of this position.
Applied research is as welcome as basic research.
An involvement in the teaching of both basic courses and senior studies is expected.