PROJECT OUTLINE
The scholarship is in the framework of the SeaS (Sensors as Services) international project aiming at contributing to the concept of the Internet of Things (IOT). IoT aims at breaking the boundaries between the virtual and the physical worlds. Thus, the IOT concept refers to physical devices, which are accessible through the Internet and thus, act as an extension to the World Wide Web. The project aims at demonstrating the feasibility and benefits of integrating heterogeneous (or hybrid) sensor technologies as reusable services within the Internet of Things.
IoT involves the use of data-centric distributed systems such as the dynamic Web, multi-scale sensor networks, network-monitoring systems, and various data-dissemiantione systems. The ubiquitous presence of such systems creates very large application networks that spread over large geographical areas and diverse intra-and inter-organizationa l domains. However, the realization of this potential demands adequate support from middleware and networks that could be used to deploy, manage and evolve such systems. In order to build a system that is capable of handling such a demanding situation, there is a clear need to develop new technologies (middleware and otherwise) for the dynamic provision of hybrid services and the scalable, mobile, adaptive and reliable dissemination of data. The resulting platform will bring additional opportunities for the development of innovative service-based systems by
exploiting the emergence of Wireless Sensor Networks (WSN), Ubiquitous Computing, and Cloud Computing environments.
We are seeking a student who is interested in designing, developing, and evaluating techniques that address these issues.
EMPLOYMENT DETAILS
A PhD position is a regular job with social benefits and with salary starting from 355.400 NOK per year.
The currently open positions are for four years with 25 % compulsory work. Starting date must be no later than 1 October, 2010. The compulsary will work 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 degree in Computer Science, or in a related study, with excellent results. They must also be able to demonstrate interest in scientific research. The ideal candidate for the position will have strong background in distributed computing.
You may apply if you have not yet completed your degree, but expect to do so before the position starts.
University of Oslo is an equal opportunity employer.
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 more than 5 different countries.
We expect the candidate to be internationally oriented and willing to do, for example, summer internships abroad.
Full version of this announcement including detailed information about the application procedure can be found using the following link:
http://uio.easycruit.com/vacancy/400986/64290?iso=no
Applications are submitted using the same link.
*** The closing date for applications is 15th May, 2010. ***
Further questions regarding the scholarship can be directed to prof Frank Eliassen by email frank@ifi.uio.no .
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