[Mycolleagues] Postdoctoral Position in Adaptive Software Systems

Postdoctoral Position in Adaptive Software Systems
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York University, Adaptive Systems Research Lab, Toronto, Canada

A postdoctoral position is available in the Adaptive Systems Research Lab, led by Dr. Marin Litoiu at York University, Toronto, Canada. The applicants should have a recent doctoral degree (obtained in the last two years) in Computer Science or a closely related area. Previous research experience in the fields of cloud computing, quality of service, adaptive systems or performance engineering will be evaluated positively. The successful candidate is expected to have an outstanding research record, be highly motivated and proactive, have excellent organisation and communication skills, and be eager to disseminate research results. Fluency in English is a prerequisite.

Adaptive Systems  Research Lab conducts research in several areas, including:
 *Software and Performance Engineering
 *Cloud Computing
 *Autonomic Software Systems
 *Software as a Service

More information about the Lab can be found at http://www.ceraslabs.com.

York, situated in the cosmopolitan city of Toronto, is Canada’s third largest university. True to our motto “The way must be tried”, York is a place where the curious thrive, and where a climate of innovation celebrates those who look beyond the ordinary.

This postdoctoral fellowship is funded jointly by the Ontario Ministry of Research & Innovation and York University.

The salary per annum will be $50,000 plus benefits, and the duration will be two years. The successful applicant is expected to complete his/her Ph.D. no later than six months after beginning the fellowship. The applicant must spend 1% of her/his time mentoring undergraduates at York.

Applicants should submit a letter describing their relevant research, experiences and interests, a curriculum vitae, pertinent reprints, and arrange to have 3 letters of reference sent to Dr. Marin Litoiu, School of Information Technology, York University, 4700 Keele Street, Toronto, Ontario, Canada, M3J 1P3; E-mail: mlitoiu@yorku.ca

York University is an Affirmative Action Employer. The Affirmative Action Program can be found on York's website at: http://www.yorku.ca/acadjobs/index.htm, or a copy can be obtained by calling the affirmative action office at 416-736-5713. Priority is given to Canadian citizens and permanent residents in Canada.

Deadline: Applications must be received by May 31, 2011. It is expected that the successful applicant will begin postdoctoral research at York by July 1, 2011. We thank all applicants for their interest. However, only candidates selected for interview will be contacted.


Regards,
Prof. Marin Litoiu
York University
Phone: 416-736-2100 x20987
Email: mlitoiu@yorku.ca
http://yorku.ca/mlitoiu
http://ceraslabs.com
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