The Software Engineering and Architecture (SEARCH) group at the University of Groningen is committed to advancing the state of the art in the field of software architecture. The group aims to achieve that by carrying out joint research projects with universities, research institutes, and industrial partners, thus combining academic know-how with industrial practice.
The research topics of the SEARCH group include software architecture design and evaluation, architectural knowledge, software product lines, architectural patterns and pattern languages, architecture- centric evolution, and service-oriented architectures. For more information please check our website (http://search. cs.rug.nl/ and http://www.cs. rug.nl/~paris/) or email us (paris@cs.rug. nl).
The SEARCH group is looking for excellent candidates that wish to apply for scholarships from the Faculty of Mathematics and Natural Sciences. Prospective PhD students have substantial freedom in decidingupon their research. They may work on one of the group’s existing research projects or submit their own research proposal, in coordination with the group head.
Further Info: http://www.scholars hips-links. com/viewdetail/ id/238/Ph. D._scholarships_ in_Software_ Engineering_(University_ of_Groningen/
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Saturday, March 21, 2009
PhD Studentship in Adaptive Parallel Optimising Compilation University of Edinburgh
University of Edinburgh
PhD Studentship
Adaptive Parallel Optimising Compilation using Machine Learning
School of Informatics
Multi-core processors are the most viable means to delivering sustainable performance. However, this potential cannot be realised unless the application has been well parallelised. Unfortunately, efficient parallelisation of a sequential program is a challenging and error-prone task. It is generally agreed that manual code parallelisation by expert programmers results in the most streamlined parallel implementation, but at the same time this is the most costly and time-consuming approach. Parallelising compiler technology, on the other hand, has the potential to greatly reduce cost and time-to-market while ensuring formal correctness of the resulting parallel code. Given that the underlying processor architecture will change many times throughout the lifetime of the code, we would like parallel programs that are performance future proof too.
The project student will investigate new compiler directed approaches to delivering performance in a multi-core environment where the data input, concurrent workload and underlying architecture are evolving.
Probabilistic analysis can be used to determine program parallelism which can then be mapped to available resources. Central to this work will be the use of machine learning as a technique to learn and adapt the parallel code to this changing parallel landscape. The CaRD group at Edinburgh (http://www.icsa. informatics. ed.ac.uk/ compilers/ <http://www.icsa. informatics. ed.ac.uk/ compilers/> ) is internationally leading in the use of machine learning for compiler and architecture co-design and optimisation - this will form the backbone to this project.
The studentship, sponsored by the Centre for Numerical Algorithms and Intelligent Software (NAIS), will be available for study commencing in September 2009.
Suitable candidates will have a first degree in Computer Science and a strong interest in parallel programming and the interface between programs, compilers and computer architecture.
Informal enquiries regarding this studentship can be made to Michael O'Boyle (mob at inf.ed.ac.uk) . Further details about the project can also be found at http://www.dcs. ed.ac.uk/ home/mob/ phdplace. html.
Applications are welcome from UK, EU and overseas candidates. To apply please submit an application using the University's online application system, mentioning "NAIS Studentship" . Further details are at http://www.ed. ac.uk/studying/ postgraduate/ finder/details. php?id=492.
Application deadline: 30 April 2009. Applications after that date may be considered if the studentship has not been allocated.
PhD Studentship
Adaptive Parallel Optimising Compilation using Machine Learning
School of Informatics
Multi-core processors are the most viable means to delivering sustainable performance. However, this potential cannot be realised unless the application has been well parallelised. Unfortunately, efficient parallelisation of a sequential program is a challenging and error-prone task. It is generally agreed that manual code parallelisation by expert programmers results in the most streamlined parallel implementation, but at the same time this is the most costly and time-consuming approach. Parallelising compiler technology, on the other hand, has the potential to greatly reduce cost and time-to-market while ensuring formal correctness of the resulting parallel code. Given that the underlying processor architecture will change many times throughout the lifetime of the code, we would like parallel programs that are performance future proof too.
The project student will investigate new compiler directed approaches to delivering performance in a multi-core environment where the data input, concurrent workload and underlying architecture are evolving.
Probabilistic analysis can be used to determine program parallelism which can then be mapped to available resources. Central to this work will be the use of machine learning as a technique to learn and adapt the parallel code to this changing parallel landscape. The CaRD group at Edinburgh (http://www.icsa. informatics. ed.ac.uk/ compilers/ <http://www.icsa. informatics. ed.ac.uk/ compilers/> ) is internationally leading in the use of machine learning for compiler and architecture co-design and optimisation - this will form the backbone to this project.
The studentship, sponsored by the Centre for Numerical Algorithms and Intelligent Software (NAIS), will be available for study commencing in September 2009.
Suitable candidates will have a first degree in Computer Science and a strong interest in parallel programming and the interface between programs, compilers and computer architecture.
Informal enquiries regarding this studentship can be made to Michael O'Boyle (mob at inf.ed.ac.uk) . Further details about the project can also be found at http://www.dcs. ed.ac.uk/ home/mob/ phdplace. html.
Applications are welcome from UK, EU and overseas candidates. To apply please submit an application using the University's online application system, mentioning "NAIS Studentship" . Further details are at http://www.ed. ac.uk/studying/ postgraduate/ finder/details. php?id=492.
Application deadline: 30 April 2009. Applications after that date may be considered if the studentship has not been allocated.
PhD Studentship in Telecommunication - Swansea University
PhD Studentship
The Institute of Advanced Telecommunications within the School of Engineering at Swansea University wishes to invite applicantions for prestigious PhD Studentship to work on the EPSRC/MobileVCE Core-5 research programme entitled Green Radio.
This prestigious studentship in Radio Resource Management for Future Mobile Cellular Radio Networks is now available to overseas applicants as well as UK and EU citizens.
Introduction: Green Radio is one of three exciting and innovative research programmes sponsored by the UK Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council (EPSRC, www.epsrc.ac. uk <http://www.epsrc. ac.uk/> ) and the Mobile Virtual Centre of Excellence (VCE) in Mobile & Personal Communications (www.mobilevce. com <http://www.mobilevc e.com/> ) as part of its Core-5 research programme. Green Radio is an industry-led collaboration with the Universities of Edinburgh, Bristol, Kings College London and Swansea.
Given the worldwide growth in the number of mobile subscribers and the increasing contribution of information technology to the overall energy consumption of the world, there is an urgent environmental need to reduce the energy requirements of radio access networks. From an operator perspective, reduced energy consumption translates directly to lower Operating Expenditure (OPEX). These are the key drivers of the Green Radio programme. Both wide area public networks (traditionally "cellular") and local area private networks (traditionally "wireless LAN") will be considered, recognising that the structure of a Green Radio Network may differ from today's radio networks.
PhD Project Definition:
Green Radio will develop new energy efficient cellular deployment architectures based on bringing BSs closer to mobile users. Increasing BS and/or relay densities increases inter- cell interference levels. Consequently inter-cell interference is a major barrier that impedes the realisation of energy efficient mobile cellular networks. Your role will be to exploit cooperation between BSs (and relays) in an LTE-advanced RAN in order to limit inter-cell as well as intra-cell interference by the appropriate use of radio resource management (RRM) techniques.
Eligibility:
You should hold a 1st class Honours degree in Electrical/Electron ic Engineering or a closely related discipline. Preference will be given to applicants who hold a related master's degree at distinction level. The studentships would also suit mature individuals with relevant industrial experience. For UK and EU applicants, the studentship will cover the full university tuition fees and provide a minimum starting stipend of £12,940 pa. In respect of overseas applicants, each studentship will cover the full university tuition fees including the overseas contribution and provide a minimum starting stipend of £12,940 pa. Minimum stipends are fixed annually by EPSRC. The scholarship is available now and must be taken up before 1st June 2009.
For informal enquiries please contact Professor Tim O'Farrell (t.ofarrell@swansea. ac.uk)
Prospective applicants are invited to follow the University's application procedures as detailed online at http://www.swan. ac.uk/postgradua te/apply/
Please mark your application form "EPSRC/MVCE Studentship Green Radio" in the space for funding organisation and highlight the topics you wish to apply for, in order of preference, in the section additional supporting information. Applications submitted without an up to date CV and suitable referees will not be considered.
Application closing date: Friday 17 April 2009
The Institute of Advanced Telecommunications within the School of Engineering at Swansea University wishes to invite applicantions for prestigious PhD Studentship to work on the EPSRC/MobileVCE Core-5 research programme entitled Green Radio.
This prestigious studentship in Radio Resource Management for Future Mobile Cellular Radio Networks is now available to overseas applicants as well as UK and EU citizens.
Introduction: Green Radio is one of three exciting and innovative research programmes sponsored by the UK Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council (EPSRC, www.epsrc.ac. uk <http://www.epsrc. ac.uk/> ) and the Mobile Virtual Centre of Excellence (VCE) in Mobile & Personal Communications (www.mobilevce. com <http://www.mobilevc e.com/> ) as part of its Core-5 research programme. Green Radio is an industry-led collaboration with the Universities of Edinburgh, Bristol, Kings College London and Swansea.
Given the worldwide growth in the number of mobile subscribers and the increasing contribution of information technology to the overall energy consumption of the world, there is an urgent environmental need to reduce the energy requirements of radio access networks. From an operator perspective, reduced energy consumption translates directly to lower Operating Expenditure (OPEX). These are the key drivers of the Green Radio programme. Both wide area public networks (traditionally "cellular") and local area private networks (traditionally "wireless LAN") will be considered, recognising that the structure of a Green Radio Network may differ from today's radio networks.
PhD Project Definition:
Green Radio will develop new energy efficient cellular deployment architectures based on bringing BSs closer to mobile users. Increasing BS and/or relay densities increases inter- cell interference levels. Consequently inter-cell interference is a major barrier that impedes the realisation of energy efficient mobile cellular networks. Your role will be to exploit cooperation between BSs (and relays) in an LTE-advanced RAN in order to limit inter-cell as well as intra-cell interference by the appropriate use of radio resource management (RRM) techniques.
Eligibility:
You should hold a 1st class Honours degree in Electrical/Electron ic Engineering or a closely related discipline. Preference will be given to applicants who hold a related master's degree at distinction level. The studentships would also suit mature individuals with relevant industrial experience. For UK and EU applicants, the studentship will cover the full university tuition fees and provide a minimum starting stipend of £12,940 pa. In respect of overseas applicants, each studentship will cover the full university tuition fees including the overseas contribution and provide a minimum starting stipend of £12,940 pa. Minimum stipends are fixed annually by EPSRC. The scholarship is available now and must be taken up before 1st June 2009.
For informal enquiries please contact Professor Tim O'Farrell (t.ofarrell@swansea. ac.uk)
Prospective applicants are invited to follow the University's application procedures as detailed online at http://www.swan. ac.uk/postgradua te/apply/
Please mark your application form "EPSRC/MVCE Studentship Green Radio" in the space for funding organisation and highlight the topics you wish to apply for, in order of preference, in the section additional supporting information. Applications submitted without an up to date CV and suitable referees will not be considered.
Application closing date: Friday 17 April 2009
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