Umeå University, Sweden is offering full-time PhD position at the Department of Computing Science. Swedish citizens will join the recently funded project in Umeå University on academic federated database construction and cross-database analysis for research purposes of data from distributed databases.

The position is open to pursuing a full-time PhD program. The position is aimed for PhD studies and research to be performed jointly with group members and collaboration partners, leading to a PhD degree.

The Department of Computing Science is a dynamic environment with around ninety employees representing more than ten countries worldwide. University conducts education and research on a broad range of topics in Computing Science.

Why at Umeå University? Umeå University is developing as a major destination of higher education in Northern Sweden. They are committed to providing a world-class teaching and research environment that specializes in excellence, innovation, openness, and diversity.

Eligibility

• University is looking for candidates with interests in heterogeneous database integration and privacy preservation in federated databases.
• The position is available in Federated Database System/Data Mining.
• Having proficient programming skills, and the ability to use state-of-the-art open-source software.
• Good skills in both spoken and written English are required.
• Other desirable qualifications include the experience of processing large data sets, web service deployment, internal and international collaboration experience in academia/industry on database technology and privacy preservation or relevant discipline, publication on a database system, privacy preservation, big data analysis or relevant disciplines.
• Swedish citizens can apply for this PhD position.

How to Apply

• How to Apply: Applications must be submitted electronically using the e-recruitment system MyNetwork Pro. Reference number: AN 2.2.1-92-16. Log on to the system and apply via the button at the bottom of the web page.
• Supporting Documents: To apply, students must be ready to submit the CV, a personal letter including a description of research interests, Copy of completed thesis, Copies of original research publications, Documentation and description of software development experience, Any other information relevant for the position, contact information for three persons willing to act as references.
• Admission Requirements: To apply for the program applicants must have a previous degree.
• Language Requirement: Applicant must have proficient programming skills and the ability to use state-of-the-art open-source software. They also require good skills in both spoken and written English.

Benefits

The successful candidate will join the recently funded project in Umeå University on academic federated database construction and cross-database analysis for research purposes of data from distributed databases.

Application Deadline: Closed

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