Fully funded PhD Student position in Informatics at University of Skövde (Sweden)
Application deadline: April 18th, 2017
Reference number: HS 2017/88
The position is within Informatics, with a specialization in critical infrastructure protection at the University of Skövde (Sweden). Informatics is defined as the science that addresses how information is represented, processed and communicated in artificial and natural systems, and how such systems are used and developed in order to achieve usable and effective applications and solutions for individuals, organizations or society. The position is supported by an EU ISF (Internal Security Fund) project: “threat modeling and resilience of critical infrastructure”. The position comprises PhD studies (at least 80%) and departmental duties (teaching and administrative tasks, at most 20%).
The PhD work will contribute to a project at the forefront of distributed real-time systems. The project engages research in systems modelling, graph theory, computational logic and stochastic processes. Further details abut the project can be found here: https://www.his.se/en/Research/informatics/Distributed-Real-Time-Systems/Infrastructure-resilience/
Qualification requirements
1. The applicant must hold a Master degree in Computer Science, or an advanced level degree or coursework equal to at least 240 ECTS credits where a minimum of 60 ECTS credits are on the advanced level, or knowledge equivalent to these levels of university study
2. At least 60 ECTS credits of documented study within informatics, computer science or other potentially relevant subject areas. At least 15 ECTS credits of the 60 ECTS credits should comprise a final year project on an advanced level
3. The candidate should have strong analytical (mathematical) skills and strong system implementation skills and must be fluent in English (written and spoken).
Benefits
The position is a temporary employment until PhD degree, but no longer than 5 years. The position has an attractive salary and social benefits. The salary will be paid according to the local agreement “Wage ladder for PhD Students” available at: http://www.his.se/en/about-us/Facts-and-figures/Salary-ladder-for-PhD-Students/. The position is expected to start as soon as possible. The PhD student will work closely with the industrial partner CombiTech AB.
How to apply
Your application must be marked with the reference number and sent to: The Registrar, University of Skövde, Box 408, SE-541 28 Skövde, Sweden, or by e-mail to registrator@his.se no later than the application deadline. The application must be submitted with an attested list of qualifications and copies of graduation certificates as well as other relevant certificates such as thesis and any other relevant publications together with a letter written in English describing your research interests and expectations on postgraduate studies.
Further details about the position can found at:
http://www.his.se/en/about-us/Job-opportunities/job-opportunities/PhD-Students/PhD-Student-in-Informatics-HS-201788-application-deadline-April-18th-2017/
Application deadline: April 18th, 2017
Reference number: HS 2017/88
The position is within Informatics, with a specialization in critical infrastructure protection at the University of Skövde (Sweden). Informatics is defined as the science that addresses how information is represented, processed and communicated in artificial and natural systems, and how such systems are used and developed in order to achieve usable and effective applications and solutions for individuals, organizations or society. The position is supported by an EU ISF (Internal Security Fund) project: “threat modeling and resilience of critical infrastructure”. The position comprises PhD studies (at least 80%) and departmental duties (teaching and administrative tasks, at most 20%).
The PhD work will contribute to a project at the forefront of distributed real-time systems. The project engages research in systems modelling, graph theory, computational logic and stochastic processes. Further details abut the project can be found here: https://www.his.se/en/Research/informatics/Distributed-Real-Time-Systems/Infrastructure-resilience/
Qualification requirements
1. The applicant must hold a Master degree in Computer Science, or an advanced level degree or coursework equal to at least 240 ECTS credits where a minimum of 60 ECTS credits are on the advanced level, or knowledge equivalent to these levels of university study
2. At least 60 ECTS credits of documented study within informatics, computer science or other potentially relevant subject areas. At least 15 ECTS credits of the 60 ECTS credits should comprise a final year project on an advanced level
3. The candidate should have strong analytical (mathematical) skills and strong system implementation skills and must be fluent in English (written and spoken).
Benefits
The position is a temporary employment until PhD degree, but no longer than 5 years. The position has an attractive salary and social benefits. The salary will be paid according to the local agreement “Wage ladder for PhD Students” available at: http://www.his.se/en/about-us/Facts-and-figures/Salary-ladder-for-PhD-Students/. The position is expected to start as soon as possible. The PhD student will work closely with the industrial partner CombiTech AB.
How to apply
Your application must be marked with the reference number and sent to: The Registrar, University of Skövde, Box 408, SE-541 28 Skövde, Sweden, or by e-mail to registrator@his.se no later than the application deadline. The application must be submitted with an attested list of qualifications and copies of graduation certificates as well as other relevant certificates such as thesis and any other relevant publications together with a letter written in English describing your research interests and expectations on postgraduate studies.
Further details about the position can found at:
http://www.his.se/en/about-us/Job-opportunities/job-opportunities/PhD-Students/PhD-Student-in-Informatics-HS-201788-application-deadline-April-18th-2017/
US
A PhD student position is available at the Networking Research Laboratory,
Helen and John C. Hartmann Department of Electrical and Computer
Engineering, New Jersey Institute of Technology, Newark, NJ, for a
self-motivated and committed candidate. The PhD student is expected to
perform research on computer networking, power systems, Internet of Things,
and smart grid.
A candidate must have BS and MS degrees in electrical/computer engineering,
or similar field, with strong background in power systems and computer
networking by the time studies start. The candidate must have excellent
English communication and writing skills, and high GRE scores. Publication
record is a plus.
Interested candidates send detailed CV, transcripts, and copy of
publications to Prof. Roberto Rojas-Cessa (rojas@njit.edu). Study program
starts fall 2017.
Helen and John C. Hartmann Department of Electrical and Computer
Engineering, New Jersey Institute of Technology, Newark, NJ, for a
self-motivated and committed candidate. The PhD student is expected to
perform research on computer networking, power systems, Internet of Things,
and smart grid.
A candidate must have BS and MS degrees in electrical/computer engineering,
or similar field, with strong background in power systems and computer
networking by the time studies start. The candidate must have excellent
English communication and writing skills, and high GRE scores. Publication
record is a plus.
Interested candidates send detailed CV, transcripts, and copy of
publications to Prof. Roberto Rojas-Cessa (rojas@njit.edu). Study program
starts fall 2017.
Austria
The Institute of Information Systems at the Technische Universität Wien (TUWien), Distributed Systems Group, is offering a pre-doc university assistant
position (25 hours/week) for four years. The estimated starting date is June
1, 2017.
Entry level salary as a pre-doc researcher (25 hours/week) is covered by
level B1 of the Austrian Collective Agreement for university staff with a
minimum salary of currently EUR 1.706,90 EUR/month gross, 14 times/year.
It is possible to increase to 40 hours/week with payment through project
activities.
Qualification:
A good diploma or master university degree in computer science, informatics,
business informatics, or a related discipline.
The expected candidate will work in the field of Distributed Systems, Cloud
Computing and Internet of Things (IoT) and should have very good knowledge
in English and in German.
We offer:
- A creative environment in one of the most livable cities in the world
- A young and international team of researchers
- A work environment that is well equipped with the newest hardware and
software technology
- Continuing personal and professional education
- The possibility to present your research results at international top
conferences
We expect:
- In-depth interest in scientific problems and the motivation for
independent and goal-oriented research
- The ability to develop methods, concepts, and models, as well as their
realization and evaluation
- The willingness to contribute to interdisciplinary scientific projects
- Very good programming skills
- Very good knowledge and passion for distributed systems
- Knowledge in Internet technologies, Internet of Things, and Cloud
Computing is a plus
- Very good scientific communication and writing skills
- Teaching is expected as a part of the position
- Very good knowledge in German and English communication and writing
For further information please contact Prof. Schahram Dustdar
(mailto:dustdar@dsg.tuwien.ac.at). Also, applications should be sent to
mailto:dustdar@dsg.tuwien.ac.at.
The application should include motivation letter, CV, certificates, master
thesis copy as a PDF or ZIP archive containing PDFs.
Deadline for applications: April 20th, 2017 The TU Wien is committed to
increasing female employment in scientific positions. Female applicants are
explicitly encouraged to apply. Preference will be given when equally
qualified.
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