PhD Position in "Internet of Things and Big Data" at Chalmers University of Technology, Gothenburg, Sweden
Application deadline:
January 20, 2015
As PhD student you
will join the Networks and Systems division and Work at the intersection of
Internet of Things (IoT) and Big Data Analysis In distributed systems.
The Internet of
Things enables an increasing connectivity of everyday devices and objects.
These connected
devices provide us with new insights into our daily life and we rely on Big Data
Analysis to extract these insights.
The overall aim of
this PhD Position is to develop new mechanisms and applications for the
Internet of Things and combine these with Big Data Analysis to enable, for
example, improved use of resources and sustainable living in future, smart cities.
A special focus shall
be put on Internet of Things at metropolitan-scale, energy-efficient networks,
information security and privacy, and near real-time data-stream analysis.
Salary for the position
is as specified in Chalmers' general agreement for PhD student positions.
Currently the starting salary is 26,250SEK per month before tax. The position
is intended to start in spring 2015, but different a start date can also be
arranged.
Your major responsibility as a PhD student is
to pursue your own doctoral studies. You are expected to develop your own
scientific concepts and communicate the results of your research verbally and
in writing. The position generally also includes teaching on Chalmers' undergraduate
level or performing other duties corresponding to 20 per cent of working hours.
To qualify as a PhD
student, you must have a solid background in Computer Science and Engineering
or in a related discipline, corresponding to a master's level degree of at
least 240 higher education credits. As for all PhD studies, a genuine interest
and curiosity in the subject matter and excellent analytical and communication
skills, both oral and written, are needed.
The ideal candidate
for the position has a strong background in distributed computing and networked
systems, including algorithmic aspects. Further experience with
interdisciplinary projects or background in cyber physical systems, information
security, or data science is helpful. You may apply even if you have not
completed your degree, but expect to do so before the position starts.
Knowledge of Swedish is not a prerequisite for applying since English is our
working language for research, and we publish internationally.
Both Swedish and English
are used in undergraduate courses. Our researchers and PhD students at the
department come from more than 30 different countries.
Please see here for
the full position description, contact details, and information on how to
apply:
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impression what it's like to live and study in Gothenburg:
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