The group of Networks and Distributed systems at the Department of Informatics, University of Oslo is announcing two PhD scholarships in the area of middleware for adaptivity and fault-tolerance.
PROJECT DETAILS
The positions are in the framework of the VERDIONE project. VERDIONE targets cooperative multimedia applications that blend virtual elements into the real world. VERDIONE will develop a platform that allows people who are distributed around the globe to interact with each other as though they were co-located. This is a joint project between several Norwegian partners including the University of Oslo, Simula Research Laboratory, University of Tromsø, University College Tromsø, Telenor R&I and LIVIDI. Through the World Opera Consortium, the project will also imply cooperation with several top-ranked international partners, such as Stanford University, McGill University, New York University and the main opera houses in New York (The Met), Montreal, San Francisco, Malmø, Copenhangen, Stockholm, and Milano.
The objective for the announced positions is to explore solutions for providing adaptivity and fault-tolerance for VERDIONE.
EMPLOYMENT DETAILS
A PhD position is a regular job with social benefits and with salary starting from 353.000 NOK per year.
The currently open positions are for three years with a possibility to apply for extending the time period to 4 years. A 4 year position means that 25% of the time will be for duties beyond the normal research and project work, such as teaching and supervision of master students.
HOST INSTITUTION AND ENVIRONMENT
The University of Oslo is Norway's largest and oldest institution of higher education. Founded in 1811, today the University of Oslo has approx. 30,000 students and 4,600 employees. Four Nobel Prize winners and two Turing award recipients indicate the quality of the research at the University in general and at the Department of Informatics in particular.
The country, also known for its unique scenic beauty, has been ranked by the UN as having the highest standard of living in the world. Oslo is considered one of the sunniest places in Northern Europe, with summer temperatures averaging 21 degrees Celsius.
SUITABLE BACKGROUND AND REQUIREMENTS
Applicants must have a very good degree in Computing Science or a related field. They must also demonstrate evidence of significant research potential. Strong background in distributed computing will be considered an advantage.
It is possible to apply if you have not yet completed your degree but expect to do so before a position starts.
University of Oslo is an equal opportunity employer. Female candidates are welcome to apply.
Knowledge of Norwegian is not a prerequisite for application. English is our working language for research. The current PhD students and postdocs in our group are coming from over 5 countries.
CONTACTS AND FURTHER INFORMATION
Full version of this announcement including detailed information about the projects, positions, and application procedures can be found using the following links:
http://www.admin.uio.no/opa/ledige-stillinger/2008/vit/2PhDresearchfellowInformatics-2008-15287.html
http://www.ifi.uio.no/forskning/grupper/nd/projects/2008/verdione/
http://www.ifi.uio.no/forskning/grupper/nd/opportunities.html
Inquiries for additional information should be sent to Professor Frank Eliassen, frank at ifi.uio.no, or Associate professor Roman Vitenberg, romanvi at ifi.uio.no, or Head of administration Narve Trædal, narvet at ifi.uio.no.