Netherlands : PhD student-Indexing massive RDF data sets

The section Information Systems consists of the chairs Databases and Hypermedia and Architecture of Information Systems.

The Databases and Hypermedia group is world-leading in the area of adaptive hypermedia and adaptive web-based information systems. The group has produced the most referenced reference model for adaptive hypermedia and developed the most popular general-purpose adaptive hypermedia system AHA!. The group has expertise in data mining, web engineering and semantic web, and also works in application fields for adaptive technology, including e-learning and e-culture. The group has ample experience in national and international research projects, both as participant and as coordinator.

Project description:
The SeeQR project is a research collaboration between TU Eindhoven and TU Delft, the leading technical universities in the Netherlands, focusing on web data management. The project has an opening in Eindhoven for a fully funded PhD student position (4 years), supported by the Netherlands Organization for Scientific Research (NWO), to start as soon as possible but no later than 1 April 2011. 

Motivated by the growing increase in the practical use of semantic web data management technologies such as RDF and SPARQL, e.g., in the Linked Open Data initiative,  the PhD student will investigate sophisticated scalable RDF indexing mechanisms and SPARQL query processing strategies over massive dynamically evolving data sets. 

The work will be carried out together with an experienced team of computer scientists in a challenging yet supportive research environment. Tasks will include developing new algorithms and data structures; their prototyping, benchmarking, and theoretical analysis; and, scientific publishing of results.

Requirements:
We are looking for a candidate who meets the following requirements:

• strong mathematical and programming skills;
• an MSc degree in Computer Science, Mathematics, or other closely related discipline;
• experience in empirical research (e.g., system design and benchmarking);
• be comfortable with formal notation and writing, and unsupervised researching of relevant scientific literature;
• be excited and driven to contribute to cutting edge research in web data management systems; and,
• good communicative skills in English, both in speaking and in writing;

Appointment and salary:
We offer:

• a full-time temporary appointment for a period of 4 years, with an intermediate evaluation after 10 months;
• a gross salary of € 2,042 per month in the first year, increasing up to € 2,612 per month in the fourth year;
• support for your personal development and career planning;
• a broad package of fringe benefits (e.g. excellent technical infrastructure, child care, savings schemes, and excellent sports facilities).

Information: 

• For more information about the project, please contact dr. G.H.L. Fletcher, e-mail: g.h.l.fletcher@tue.nl
• For information about employment conditions you can contact mrs Nel Evers, HR advisor TU/e, e-mail: pzwin@tue.nl
  
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Application:
The application should consist of the following parts:

• a 1-page statement of interest;
• a curriculum vitae;
• copies of diplomas; and
• proof of English language skills (if applicable).

Please send us your application before October 1^st, 2010 using the APPLY NOW-button hereunder

Further Information

Application Deadline : 1 October 2010

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