PhD Positions: Sensor Networks, Cyber Physical Systems, Multicore Systems, Adaptive RT Systems, and RT Software
Job Description : The CISTER Research Unit focuses its activity in the analysis, design and implementation of real-time and embedded computing systems. The unit is based upon the IPP-HURRAY Research Group (HUgging Real-time and Reliable Architectures for computing sYstems), which was created in 1997, and has since grown to become the most prominent research group of the School of Engineering (ISEP) of the Polytechnic Institute of Porto (IPP), and one of the leading European research groups in the area of real-time and embedded computing systems.
Research work in these areas span from quality-of-service in WSNs, link quality estimation, scalable data processing to scheduling algorithms, analysis methods, single and multiprocessor operating systems work, component-based real-time systems, hierarchical scheduling, power management, software concurrency in languages, and real-time middleware. Individual topics can be discussed with potential supervisors after an initial assessment of the candidates. Please see the respective webpages mentioned above for details on possible research areas.
APPLICATION PROCEDURE:
Candidates should send the following by email to JOBS@cister-isep.info:
* detailed CV (including course grades and Bachelor/Licenciate/MSc degree GPA);
* research statement;
* 2-3 recommendation letters (preferred) or contacts that could be used for obtaining recommendation;
* transcripts of academic qualifications achieved;
* TOEFL and GRE scores, if applicable.
Application Deadline: December 15, 2009
SALARY AND BENEFITS:
The positions are for up to four years contract. Salary will be up to 14,400.00€ (after taxes) per year. Other benefits include social security, 25 days of paid vacation and productivity awards and access to institutional private health insurance. The CISTER/IPP-HURRAY research facilities and expertise offer an excellent research environment for acquiring research skills.
REQUIREMENTS:
The candidates should have a Bachelor, Licenciate, or MSc degree in Computer Science, Electrical and Computer Engineering or related fields. GRE and TOEFL are welcome. Fluency in written and spoken English is required. Candidates holding a Bachelor/Licenciate degree with a GPA (Grade Point Average) greater or equal to 75% are preferred.
Job Homepage : CISTER Jobs Page
Category : Engineering
Contact address : CISTER Research Unit
ISEP-IPP
Rua Dr. António Bernardino de Almeida, 431
4200-072 Porto
PORTUGAL
Keywords : Sensor Networks, Cyber Physical Systems, Multicore Systems, Adaptive RT Systems, RT Software
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