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PhD student on the subject of Data Management for Big Data Analytics Centrum Wiskunde & Informatica (CWI)
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PhD student on the subject of Data Management for Big Data Analytics
Centrum Wiskunde & Informatica (CWI) has a vacancy in the Database Architectures research group for a talented
PhD student on the subject of Data Management for Big Data Analytics.
Job description
A fully funded PhD position is available to work under the direction of prof. S. Manegold on data management technology for big data analytics. The position is funded by the PROMIMOOC --- Process Mining for Multi-objective Online Control --- project, supported by the Data Science program “challenging Big Data” of the Dutch Organisation for Scientific Research (NWO).
Research topics for the candidate include data models and technologies to integrate the various data sources, including numerous types of sensors that provide numerical as well as image data, as well as high-performance, scalable, distributed data management technologies to support big data analytics. We strongly favour research that can be disseminated through the open-source channels, e.g., as part of our open-source columnar analytical DBMS MonetDB.
The preferred starting date is 1 January 2015, or earlier.
Requirements:
Candidates are required to have a Master’s degree in computer science (or a five year diploma). Specialization in software engineering, data management, data mining, machine learning or distributed systems, is a pre-requisite. Preferable qualifications for candidates include proven research talent, system programming skills (C, Java), and practical experience in machine learning and/or database technology, as well as an excellent command of English, and good academic writing and presentation skills.
Terms and conditions:
The terms of employment are in accordance with the Dutch Collective Labour Agreement for Research Centres ("CAO-onderzoeksinstellingen"). The gross monthly salary, for a PhD student on a full time basis, is ?2,057 during the first year and increases to ?2,636 over the four year period. Employees are also entitled to a holiday allowance of 8% of the gross annual salary and a year-end bonus of 8.33%. CWI offers attractive working conditions, including flexible scheduling and help with housing for expat employees.
An internship at one of the partnering database research labs world-wide is considered part of the PhD track for qualified candidates.
Application & Information:
Applications can be sent before 1 December 2014 to apply-AT-cwi.nl. All applications should include a detailed resume, motivation letter, list of your MSc courses and grades, copy of your Master’s thesis and preferably a list of publications.
For residents outside the EER-area, a Toefl English language test might be required.
For more information about the vacancy, please contact prof. Stefan Manegold, email Stefan.Manegold-AT-cwi.nl.
For more information about CWI, please visit www.cwi.nl or watch our video “A Fundamental Difference” about working at CWI.
About Centrum Wiskunde & Informatica
Centrum Wiskunde & Informatica (CWI) is the Dutch national research institute for mathematics and computer science and linked to the Netherlands Organisation for Scientific Research (NWO). The mission of CWI is to conduct pioneering research in mathematics and computer science, generating new knowledge in these fields and conveying it to trade, industry, and society at large.
CWI is located at Science Park Amsterdam. It is an internationally oriented institute, with 150 scientists from approximately 25 countries. The facilities are first-rate and include excellent IT support, career planning, training, and courses.
Research group
Please check for more information:
http://www.cwi.nl/research-groups/Database-Archite...
http://homepages.cwi.nl/~manegold/
http://www.monetdb.org
http://natcomp.liacs.nl/index.php?page=PROMIMOOC
Centrum Wiskunde & Informatica (CWI) has a vacancy in the Database Architectures research group for a talented
PhD student on the subject of Data Management for Big Data Analytics.
Job description
A fully funded PhD position is available to work under the direction of prof. S. Manegold on data management technology for big data analytics. The position is funded by the PROMIMOOC --- Process Mining for Multi-objective Online Control --- project, supported by the Data Science program “challenging Big Data” of the Dutch Organisation for Scientific Research (NWO).
Research topics for the candidate include data models and technologies to integrate the various data sources, including numerous types of sensors that provide numerical as well as image data, as well as high-performance, scalable, distributed data management technologies to support big data analytics. We strongly favour research that can be disseminated through the open-source channels, e.g., as part of our open-source columnar analytical DBMS MonetDB.
The preferred starting date is 1 January 2015, or earlier.
Requirements:
Candidates are required to have a Master’s degree in computer science (or a five year diploma). Specialization in software engineering, data management, data mining, machine learning or distributed systems, is a pre-requisite. Preferable qualifications for candidates include proven research talent, system programming skills (C, Java), and practical experience in machine learning and/or database technology, as well as an excellent command of English, and good academic writing and presentation skills.
Terms and conditions:
The terms of employment are in accordance with the Dutch Collective Labour Agreement for Research Centres ("CAO-onderzoeksinstellingen"). The gross monthly salary, for a PhD student on a full time basis, is ?2,057 during the first year and increases to ?2,636 over the four year period. Employees are also entitled to a holiday allowance of 8% of the gross annual salary and a year-end bonus of 8.33%. CWI offers attractive working conditions, including flexible scheduling and help with housing for expat employees.
An internship at one of the partnering database research labs world-wide is considered part of the PhD track for qualified candidates.
Application & Information:
Applications can be sent before 1 December 2014 to apply-AT-cwi.nl. All applications should include a detailed resume, motivation letter, list of your MSc courses and grades, copy of your Master’s thesis and preferably a list of publications.
For residents outside the EER-area, a Toefl English language test might be required.
For more information about the vacancy, please contact prof. Stefan Manegold, email Stefan.Manegold-AT-cwi.nl.
For more information about CWI, please visit www.cwi.nl or watch our video “A Fundamental Difference” about working at CWI.
About Centrum Wiskunde & Informatica
Centrum Wiskunde & Informatica (CWI) is the Dutch national research institute for mathematics and computer science and linked to the Netherlands Organisation for Scientific Research (NWO). The mission of CWI is to conduct pioneering research in mathematics and computer science, generating new knowledge in these fields and conveying it to trade, industry, and society at large.
CWI is located at Science Park Amsterdam. It is an internationally oriented institute, with 150 scientists from approximately 25 countries. The facilities are first-rate and include excellent IT support, career planning, training, and courses.
Research group
Please check for more information:
http://www.cwi.nl/research-groups/Database-Archite...
http://homepages.cwi.nl/~manegold/
http://www.monetdb.org
http://natcomp.liacs.nl/index.php?page=PROMIMOOC
Last modified: 2014-10-29 22:40:47