Uppsala University is an international research university focused on the development of science and education. Our most important assets are all the individuals who with their curiosity and their dedication makes Uppsala University one of Sweden’s most exciting work places. Uppsala University has 41.000 students, 6,500 employees and a turnover of SEK 5,900 billion.
We are looking for 1 PhD student for the problem area: Scalable search and analysis of streaming data. The main goal of this project is to develop general software systems for efficient and scalable processing of data from different kinds of high volume data streams produced by, e.g., industrial or scientific equipment. It is intended to develop such software systems based on a Data Stream Management Systems (DSMSs). The project is expected to produce novel methods and software for scalable capturing, searching and analysing high volume data streams. During the processing various methods are applied (e.g. statistical) to identify when certain properties appear in streaming data.
A successful candidate should have a master of science in Computer Science, Engineering, or equivalent. Furthermore, it is desirable if the applicant has knowledge in techniques for scalable loading, indexing, and searching large database, both relational databases and NoSQL databases. Good skills in oral and written English are required.
The PhD positions are for a maximum of five years and include departmental duties at a level of at most 20% (typically teaching).
The department is striving to achieve a more equal gender balance and female candidates are particularly invited to apply.
Applications must include a short (1-2 page) statement of the applicant’s motivation for applying for this position, including 1) the candidate’s research interests, 2) relevant qualifications for the position, 3) reasons for wanting to obtain a PhD, and 4) reasons for choosing the specific topic. The applicant is encouraged to include a short personal statement as well. The application must also include a CV, degrees and grades (translated to English or Swedish), a copy of Master thesis (or a draft thereof), publications, other relevant documents, and the earliest possible starting date. Letter(s) of recommendation and contact information for references should be provided directly by the references through the online application system.
For more information, please contact: Prof. Tore Risch
Welcome to send your application, no later than May 26, 2014. Click on http://www.uu.se/en/jobs/?positionId=37175 to get to the application form.
