Workplace: Neuchatel, Switzerland
We invite applications for funded PhD research positions in Computer Science at the University of Neuchatel. These positions are in the context of two new European FP7 projects on the following topics:
(1) Distributed Cloud architectures for Data-as-a-Service (Daas)
(2) Parallel distributed architecture for energy-efficient computing
The positions are funded for a 3-year duration. Applicants must have a Masters degree in Computer Science (or equivalent), good knowledge of English, and strong team-working abilities. Candidates with solid programming skills who are knowledgeable in (1) distributed systems, networking, security, dependability, and/or (2) parallel computing, operating systems, compilers, programming models particularly encouraged to apply. The PhD candidates are expected to work in collaboration with the project partners from Academia and the Industry to conduct their research. They will also participate to the development of large-scale proofs of concept and to their evaluation.
Applications should be submitted by e-mail in pdf format to Prof. Pascal Felber (pascal.felber@unine.ch), including:
(a) Curriculum vitae;
(b) List of 2-3 reference persons and their e-mail addresses (we ask for recommendation letters ourselves);
(c) Transcripts of undergraduate and graduate studies; and
(d) Links to masters and internship thesis/reports, and possible publications.
Location
The University of Neuchatel is settled in a beautiful landscape of lake and mountains that offers a friendly atmosphere to about 4,000 students. The city of Neuchatel belongs to the French-speaking part of Switzerland and is located at the border of the German-speaking part of the country. The university offers four academic disciplines: Humanities, Science, Theology, and Law & Economics. Courses at the computer science department are taught in English, in the context of the BFN Masters in computer science. For more information, visit http://www.unine.ch.
Entrance upon
Fall 2012
Duration of appointment
3 years
Contact address
Prof. Pascal Felber
Universite de Neuchatel
Faculte des sciences
Institut d’informatique
Rue Emile-Argand 11
CH-2009 Neuchatel
Switzerland
Email: pascal.felber@unine.ch
Link to the university Website
http://www.unine.ch