Call for Papers

Applications are invited for a PhD position in Networks on Chip/Communication Systems at Simula Research Laboratory in Oslo, Norway. The position is funded by an EU prosject under the 7th Framework Programme (call 4) and the position will therefore be tied to this project. The project contains partners from six different European countries and will explore design methods for system on chip (SoC) solutions. Simulas role in the project will be to design a flexible Network on Chip technology which can be adapted to application and design constraints. The PhD position lasts for three years and the chosen candidate will be enrolled in the PhD-program of Simula School of Research and Innovation. The final degree will be awarded by the University of Oslo, Norway.

Candidates should preferably have a strong background in Networks on Chip and computer networks in general. In particular, we look for candidates with experience with network on chip design and evaluation. Eligible applicants are people with:

• A Master of Science in computer science or a related area.
• A strong background in computer networks and computer architecture.
• Strong programming skills.
• A good ability to cooperate with others.
• A good ability to work independently on challenging problems.
• Good written and spoken English skills.

The ideal candidate would be able to show evidence of her interest in network research and technology through scientific or other types of publications, or through extracurricular activities. Successful applicants will be part of a dynamic and highly competent team in the ICON group at Simula.  More information about the group is available at http://simula.no/research/networks/projects/ICONPRO/.

About Simula Research Laboratory AS

Simula Research Laboratory AS was established in 2001 as a limited company with the Norwegian Government as the principal shareholder.  Simula conducts basic research in the fields of communication technology, scientific computing and software engineering with a focus on fundamental scienfic problems that have a large potential for important applications in society.  We offer a competitive salary that reflects that we are hand-picking only top candidates. The successful candidate should not need additional funding.

Simula maintains an open, international and diverse work environment, and seeks applications from outstanding scientists regardless of their national origin or citizenship. Female applicants are encouraged to apply

Simula School of Research and Innovation delivers education in partnership with the industry and the universities in Norway. The School actively supports and creates the conditions necessary for the establishment of businesses based on the research it conducts. The PhD students will be formally employed by – and enrolled in the PhD-program of Simula School of Research and Innovation. However, the PhD degrees will finally be awarded by the University of Oslo, Norway.

Enquiries and Further Information

To apply for these positions, email a short application letter, curriculum vitae, copies of transcripts and grades and a publication list to jobs@simula.no. You can find the position opening online at http://simula.no/jobs/jobs-0940.

Important

The subject of the email must contain JOBS 0940 ICONPRO. The application deadline is January 31, 2010.

Please direct any questions regarding these positions to Dr. Frank Olaf Sem-Jacobsen (frankose@simula.no). Note that only questions should be sent to this address. Applications and documents must be sent as described above.

Manchester Metropolitan University

The Department of Computing and Mathematics at Manchester Metropolitan University has a leading reputation for research excellence. In the 2008 Research Assessment Exercise, 75% of Computer Science Informatics research was judged to be at least "internationally recognised", and 35% was deemed to be at least "internationally excellent". As a result of this, the Department has secured significant research funding, and, with the support of the MMU Dalton Research Institute, we are able to offer four fully-funded* Ph.D. studentships in the following areas:

Novel Computation (http://www.docm.mmu.ac.uk/RESEARCH/ncg)

• Simulation of Biologically-inspired Computational Models (Dr  Andy Nisbet and Dr Martyn Amos)
• Synchronization in Coupled Systems with Time Delays (Dr Jon Borresen and Dr Martyn Amos)

Logic and Computation (http://www.docm.mmu.ac.uk/RESEARCH/logicgrp)

• Logical Consequence Relations and Inference Rules in Logics Originating in Artificial Intelligence and Computer Science (Prof. Vladimir Rybakov)

Intelligent Systems (http://www.docm.mmu.ac.uk/RESEARCH/Intelgrp)

• Optimisation by Quantum Annealing (Dr Alan Crispin)

For further details of each of these projects, please see http://www.docm.mmu.ac.uk/RESEARCH/ncg/phd.pdf

Applicants for each studentship should possess a good (2.1 or above) honours degree (and preferably a higher degree such as an M.Sc.) or equivalent industrial experience, in any appropriate scientific or technological discipline (e.g. mathematics, physics, computer science). Each studentship fully covers University tuition fees (at EU/UK level*) and provides a tax-free bursary of £12,000 per year, in line with the UK Government (EPSRC) recommended rate, for a 3-year duration. *EU/UK fees £3,390 per annum. Overseas students are welcome to apply, but should be aware that they will be required to self-fund the difference between EU/UK and international fees (international fees are currently £9,065 per annum).

In order to apply for any of these studentships, in the first instance please send your up-to-date CV, along with a cover letter and details of two academic referees,  directly to the first-named supervisor of the project in which you are interested (to whom informal enquiries should also be addressed):

• Dr Andy Nisbet: A.Nisbet@mmu.ac.uk
• Dr Jon Borresen: J.Borresen@mmu.ac.uk
• Prof. Vladimir Rybakov: V.Rybakov@mmu.ac.uk
• Dr Alan Crispin: A.Crispin@mmu.ac.uk

The deadline for receiving initial applications is Friday 29th January 2010. Studentships will commence as soon as possible after that date.

For further information on the Department and its research groups, please visit http://www.docm.mmu.ac.uk

The School of Information and Communication Technology (ICT) at the Royal Institute of Technology (KTH) announces one doctoral position in electronic and computer systems.

KTH is the largest technical university in Sweden. Education and research cover a broad spectrum within natural sciences and engineering, as well as architecture, industrial engineering and management, urban planning, work science and environmental engineering. There are circa 12,000 full-year undergraduate students, 1,400 postgraduate students and 3,100 employees.

The School of Information and Communication Technology, ICT, conducts research and education in the areas Material Physics, Electronics, and Information Technology. We work with the scientific and mathematical foundation, with the technical infrastructure as well as with systems and services. We have an internationally competitive profile in research in nano electronics, photonics, electronic and computer systems, software technology and communication as well as systems sciences and software construction technologies. The collaboration with the surrounding companies and society takes place e.g. in Kista Science City. We offer a broad spectrum of education programs, for the Swedish titles “civilingenjör” and “högskoleingenjör”, as well as candidate programs. We also offer a number of master programs entirely taught in English for advanced undergraduate studies with a separate, highly competitive recruitment from a predominantly international student base.

Within the framework of a new EU project we are seeking two PhD students to the department of software and computer systems at KTH School of Information and Communication Technology. The department has a well recognized research and PhD education within computer systems and architecture, distributed systems and software systems. The positions will be placed with Kista Multicore Center which is a research group common for KTH and SICS, the Swedish Institute of Computer Science.

The research project is about enabling technologies for efficient programming of future manycore processors. The project includes experimental implementations evaluated scientifically with the help of existing parallel computers and simulations of future computer systems.

Qualifications

Suitable background is a master degree in computer science and engineering, electrical engineering or within similar areas. Furthermore we assume that the successful applicant is self-going, curious and with a raving interest in computer systems. We expect that the applicant has very good knowledge in computer engineering and architecture, digital design, programming (including programming of parallel computers) and in system software such as operating systems, run-time systems and compilers. Good knowledge in written and spoken English is mandatory and working knowledge of Swedish is a merit.

Employment

Form of employment: Time limited following the nominal PhD program (~4 years)
Start: To be agreed.
The salary follows the directions provided by KTH.

Application

The application must include the following documents:

• Full curriculum vitae
• Exam papers and transcripts from university /university college
• Brief description of why the applicant whishes to become a doctoral student
• Letter of recommendation and contact information for two reference persons
• Copy of Master Thesis (or other publications) in English

Deadline for application: January 31, 2010
Please refer to the reference number I-2009-0768 in your application.

Applications via e-mail (PDF-files) are to be sent to

• registrator@ict.kth.se

The CV, etc. shall be sent as PDF attachments if the application is sent in electronically.

We also accept applications via ordinary post sent to:

KTH – ICT, Registrator
Forum 105
S-164 40 Kista, Sweden

Contact

For more information about the position, please contact
Professor Mats Brorsson
Phone: +46-(0)8-790 41 21

• matsbror@kth.se

Union representatives

Trade union representative
Rikard Lingström, SACO
Phone: +46 8 790 8292

• rlm@kth.se

ARM R&D is looking for 2 full-time research engineers in Cambridge office. The positions are as follows:

1) R&D Engineer – Memory and Interconnect Architect

Job Description

The candidate must have a strong background in processor microarchitecture, memory and interconnect architectures, memory controllers, preferably with some knowledge in 3D integration technologies.

For more details, please click http://careers.peopleclick.com/careerscp/client_arm/external/jobDetails.do?functionName=getJobDetail&jobPostId=1628&localeCode=en-us

2) R&D Engineer – Physical Interface Architect

Job Description

The candidate must have a strong background in physical interface design for memory controllers, preferably has some knowledge in 3D integration technologies.

The purpose of this job is to be an integral part of a project team designing next-generation PHY designs for 3D Integrated Circuits at ARM.

For more details, please click http://careers.peopleclick.com/careerscp/client_arm/external/jobDetails.do?functionName=getJobDetail&jobPostId=1630&localeCode=en-us

If you are interested, you could follow the links and send your application/CV.