Open Positions 2010/11-Grid/and Cloud Computing-Sweden

The Umeå University offers The Open Positions in Grid and Cloud Computing for the year 2010/11 in Sweden

Umeå University, Department of Computing Science, is seeking outstanding candidates for 2 post-doc researcher stipends. The researchers are aimed to strengthen and broaden the current research group for Grid and Cloud Computing. For extending and broadening of the research in Grid and Cloud computing, there is an opening for the following new positions:

• 1 Post doctoral position
• 3 PhD Student positions
• 2 Systems developer positions

Position Details:

The group’s research is focused on the design and analysis of methods, algorithms and software for service-oriented grid and cloud infrastructures. Current and planned research topics include systems architecture design, resource brokering, scheduling, cloud infrastructure elasticity, distributed monitoring and accounting, job and workflow management, efficient use of virtualization techniques, cloud storage, as well as grid and cloud application development, e.g., in eScience application areas. See www.gird.se for an overview of ongoing projects. The stipends are part of an effort aimed to strengthen the group’s research in these areas and to broaden the research scope, e.g., by addressing new relevant topics.

Who may apply:

Successful candidates should have earned a PhD in Computer Science or a related field relevant for our research, preferably not more than three years old. Research topics of interest span from distributed systems fundamentals to Grid and Cloud Computing infrastructures, virtualization technology, and their academic and industrial applications, including, e.g., eScience applications. New research directions of relevance to our current research are of interest. Industrial experience is also considered highly valuable. Excellent communication skills in written and spoken English are required.

How to apply:

A complete application should include:

1. Introductory letter with a statement of research interest.
2. Curriculum Vitae (CV).
3. Copy of completed PhD thesis.
4. Copies of exam certificates, including documentation of completed academic courses and their grades.
5. Copies of original research publications.
6. Description of software development experience.
7. Contact information for three persons willing to act as references.
8. Any other information relevant for the position.

Further Information:

1. All material should be submitted electronically or in a single printed copy. Electronically submitted material should be in MSWord or PDF format.
2. For further information, please contact Professor and Head of Department Erik Elmroth, email: elmroth@cs.umu.se, phone: +46 90 786 69 86.
3. Union information is available from SACO, +46-(0)90-786 53 65, SEKO civil, +46-(0)90-786 52 96, and ST, +46-(0)90-786 54 31.
4. Your complete application, marked with the appropriate reference number, should be sent to medel@umu.se or to the Registrar, Umeå University, SE-901 87 Umeå, Sweden to arrive April 30, 2010 at the latest.

Application Deadline:

April 30, 2010

Source:

http://www.cs.umu.se/english/research/groups/grid-computing/positions.html/