Norway : 1 POSITION AS Ph.D STUDENT available at the Department of Informatics

1 POSITION AS Ph.D STUDENT (SKO 1017) available at the Department of Informatics. Ref.no.: 2010/1777

The position has a duration of 3 years with a possibility to apply for extending the time period to 4 years. A 4 year position means that 25% of the time will be for other duties exceeding the normal research and project work and typically includes lecturing and supervision of master students.

The research group for Networks and Distributed Systems (http://www.ifi.uio.no/research/groups/nd/index.html) at the Department of Informatics (IFI) is seeking a PhD scholar in the area of Middleware for Distribution and Dissemination.

The position is in the general area of middleware for distributing and disseminating information in large-scale dynamic systems.

We are witnessing a dramatic increase in the use of data-centric distributed systems such as the dynamic Web, sensor networks, network-monitoring systems, and various publish-subscribe systems. The ubiquitous presence of such systems creates very large application networks that spread over large geographical areas and diverse intra- and inter-organizational domains. The visions of massive demand-driven data dissemination, intensive processing, and intelligent fusion in order to build dynamic knowledge bases that seemed infeasible just a few years ago are about to come true.

However, the realization of this potential demands adequate support from middleware that could be used to deploy and support such systems. At this time, both COTS middleware software and even state-of-art research middleware lack the technological foundations to cope with the enormous volume of data, constantly changing underlying network connectivity, and dynamic system organization. Typically, numerous information transmitters produce continuous data flows as well as massive unpredictable bursts of data at geographically dispersed locations. This data needs to be rapidly processed, routed, and classified by the degree of criticality, and intelligently fused. A large number of potentially mobile clients can issue multiple concurrent queries of varying urgency, priority, and precision requirements. In order to build a system that is capable of handling such a demanding situation, there is a clear need to develop new middleware technologies for scalable, mobility, adaptive, and reliable handling of these high-volume dynamic information flows.

We are seeking a student who is interested in designing, developing, and evaluating techniques that address these issues. The research will be carried out in collaboration with the Computer Systems group of VU University Amsterdam, in particular with the group headed by Maarten van Steen.

Applicants must have a degree in Computer Science, or in a related study, with excellent results. They must also be able to demonstrate interest in scientific research. Strong background in distributed computing will be considered an advantage.

Applicants must have obtained undergraduate (BSc level or equivalent) and graduate (MSc level or equivalent) qualifications. Altogether this should represent approximately five years of full time study after the completion of European Upper Secondary School or International Baccalaureate.  For more information, see:this link

The purpose of the PhD position is research training leading to the successful completion of a doctoral degree.

Appointment to a research fellowship is conditional upon admission to the research training programme.  An approved plan for the research training must be submitted no later than two month after taking up the position, and admission approved within three months.  For more information, see:this link

A good command of English is required of all students attending the University of Oslo.

Foreign applicants are advised to attach an explanation of their University’s grading system. Please remember that all documents should be in English or a Scandinavian Language.

The University of Oslo wishes to achieve a more equal distribution of scientific employees between the genders.  Female applicants are encouraged to apply.

The University of Oslo has a contract for all employees regarding acquisitions of intellectual property rights (IPR). 

The fellowship provides research training leading to the successful completion of a P.hD. degree. The fellowship requires admission to the research training programme at the Faculty of Mathematics and natural Sciences. An approved plan for the research training must be submitted no later than two month after taking up the position, and the admission approved within three months. For more information see: this link

For any additional information please do not hesitate to contact
Associate professor Roman Vitenberg, tel. 22 85 04 93, e-mail romanvi@ifi.uio.no.
Head of administration Narve Trædal, tel 22 85 28 35, e-mail: narvet@ifi.uio.no.

Pay grade: Ltr. 45 – 51 (NOK 355 400 – 394 200 per year)

Application deadline:  31. March 2010

Ref. No.: 2010/1777

How to apply
The applications should include a CV (including in particular any experience relevant to the position announced), together with a cover letter stating why the applicant has a special interest in the position. Applicants should also submit a list of published works and certified copies of certificates/diplomas and documentation of the grades obtained both at bachelor and master level.

Complete applications should be submitted by e-mail to apply-to@matnat.uio.no, cc to romanvi@ifi.uio.no. The email must include Ref. no 2010/1777 in the subject field.

Applications can also be sent by regular mail to:
Faculty of Mathematics and Natural Sciences,
Att: Grete Andresen,
P.O. Box 1032 Blindern, NO-0315 Oslo, Norway.

Additional information about the project, position, and application procedures can be found using the following links: http://www.ifi.uio.no/~romanvi/openings.html

Application papers will not be returned, with the exception of original publications.

NB! In all correspondence: Remember to always put the ref.no. in the “Subject” field of the email.

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Application Deadline : 31 March 2010

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