[Portugal] Fwd: [EarthServer project] Multiple Research Positions in "Big Data" Analytics on Scientific Databases

[Jorge de Jesus]

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! Multiple Research Positions in "Big Data" Analytics on Scientific Databases
!

The Large-Scale Scientific Information Systems group [1] has several fulltime, 
fully funded research programmer, PhD, and postdoc positions available for 
bright, enthusiastic minds willing to deliver.

Array databases extend (relational) database models with query and storage 
support for large multi-dimensional arrays. In the Earth sciences These occur, 
e.g., as 1-D sensor time series, 2-D satellite maps, 3-D x/y/t image time series 
and x/y/z seismic data, and 4-D x/y/z/t climate / ocean modelling data. 
Likewise, Life Sciences need array support, e.g., for 3-D/4-D brain images and 
gene expression data. "Large" in this context means Terabyte, Petabyte, and in 
future Exabyte sizes per single object. Queries range from simple data 
extraction to complex ad-hoc processing.

Jacobs University has a strong reputation and leading position in array 
databases. Topics addressed in our research group encompass all aspects of array 
databases, encompassing conceptual modeling, query languages, optimization, 
architectures, parallelism, distribution, benchmarking, and applications in 
Earth, Space, Life, and further sciences; recently, we are transcending the 
array paradigm towards further scientific data types. Our research platform is 
open-source rasdaman ("raster data manager") [2,3], the first operationally used 
and "most comprehensive" [Rona Machlin, ACM PoDS] implementation of an array 
DBMS. Tight project collaborations exist with earth, space, and life science 
researchers worldwide, such as NASA and ESA. In the Open Geospatial Consortium 
we are shaping interoperable geo service standards [4]. In 2011, we have 
established the Array Databases Workshop to establish a community platform.

Salaries are highly competitive. PhD students will be funded for three years, in 
which they are expected to complete their PhD; an internship at some partner 
institute are foreseen. Research programmer and Postdoc positions will be for 
two years initially, with an option to prolong depending on performance. 
Additional funding - e.g., for conference trips - is available for team members 
who achieve and maintain excellent performance. The work will be roughly split 
between basic research and application development.

Requirements: You, the successful candidate, will have a degree in Computer 
Science, a solid background in databases, demonstrated programming skills in C++ 
and/or Java, enthusiasm to deliver spearhead contributions, and interest 
(postdoc: experience) in highly interdisciplinary research. You are strong in 
team work and both written and oral communication. Excellent command of English 
is a must, no knowledge of German language is required.

Jacobs University Bremen is an international research university located in the 
North of Germany, close to the Sea. The university has been recognized as "elite 
university" by the New York Times. The Computer Science Department has been 
ranked in top positions by karriere.de and CHE. In this all-english environment 
students from 110 nations experience an optimal teacher/student ratio of about 
1:10. Jacobs offers a spectrum of services, such as career planning, language 
training courses, as well as general counselling. Not the least, there is a 
vibrant social life with manifold student clubs and activities on and off 
campus. Living costs are below German average, finding housing not a problem. 
Besides Bremen, there are further vibrant cities in the vicinity, such as 
Hamburg and Hannover. Netherlands and Denmark are around the corner.

For applying, contact Peter BAUMANN by email with subject "big data analytics 
position", attaching a detailed CV and all further relevant material, such as 
transcripts and publications. For postdoc applications, two referees are 
required in addition.

Links:
[1] www.jacobs-university.de/lsis
[2] www.rasdaman.org
[3] www.earthlook.org
[4] www.opengeospatial.org/standards/wcs
[5] www.earthserver.eu

-- 
Dr. Peter Baumann
  - Professor of Computer Science, Jacobs University Bremen
    www.faculty.jacobs-university.de/pbaumann
    mail: p.baumann at jacobs-university.de
    tel: +49-421-200-3178, fax: +49-421-200-493178
  - Executive Director, rasdaman GmbH Bremen (HRB 26793)
    www.rasdaman.com, mail: baumann at rasdaman.com
    tel: 0800-rasdaman, fax: 0800-rasdafax, mobile: +49-173-5837882
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