Friday, March 22, 2013

Phd position in Distributed Computing at the Computer Science Laboratory of Bordeaux (LaBRI)-France

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            CALL FOR PHD POSITION   at
Bordeaux Computer Science laboratory LaBRI 
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The "Distributed Algorithms" group of Bordeaux Computer Science laboratory LaBRI (CNRS & Université de Bordeaux, http://www.labri.fr/ ) offers a Phd position in Distributed Computing. 

The position is for three years starting in September/October 2013.

The topic is transactional support for multiprocessor synchronization. 
Part of the work will be devoted to the design of highly concurrent data structures for transactional memory and to prove inherent limitations on the achievable efficiency.


APPLICATIONS :
The candidate should have a MS in computer science or equivalent with a strong background in theoretical computer science, in particular in : distributed algorithms, data structures and complexity theory. 
Knowledge of French is not required, but a good knowledge of English is essential.

Applications should contain :
- a statement of interest
- a curriculum vitae
- academic records (if available) and 
- the name and contact information of two reference persons.

The SUBMISSION DEADLINE is May 3, 2013

To send your application or ask for additional information, please send me an email at the following address : milaniATlabri.fr


Practical Information : 
Teaching is optional. 28K€ gross salary per year (about 1350€ net salary per month). The stipend grows to 1651€ per month with teaching duties.


Best regards,
Alessia Milani

Associate professor
LaBRI, Université de Bordeaux
351, cours de la Libération
F-33405 Talence cedex, FRANCE
http://www.labri.fr/perso/milani/Home.html