Call for Applications

Institute of Technology and Research, Department of Computer Science,

Heraklion, Crete

We are looking for 1) post-docs, 2) postgraduate students (at MSc or PhD level), and 3) Computer Science graduates (or engineers) to work for the project PERSIST: How to Compute in Persistent Memory Systems, which is running at the Foundation for Research and Technology – Hellas in Crete.

Research Topic

We are looking for highly motivated applicants with a strong interest in concurrent and distributed algorithms and data structures. Next generation computer systems will rely on emerging memory technologies, such as Non-Volatile Main Memory (NVMM), to address the high computational demands of modern applications and provide persistence. One research goal of the project is to build the theoretical underpinning for NVMM-based computing. Specifically, the project aspires to develop a sound framework that will facilitate the review of algorithmic techniques for NVMM-based concurrent computing in a unified way. The project will also focus on designing fundamental synchronization primitives, and essential concurrent data structures and algorithms, including indexing structures for big data, and in particular of data series analytics, whose execution will be recoverable at no significant cost.

Finances

MSc student net salary 1st-2nd semester: 450-500 euros
Net salary of MSc student in 3rd semester or longer: 600-700 euros.
Net salary of a PhD student: 800 - 1000 euros
 
The above amounts are given after an employment contract with FORTH ICS and therefore the time of employment is considered pensionable. The salaries of postdocs and graduates who will work on the project, will be determined by the Greek government's formal salary scale.
 
How to express interest
Those interested should send an email to faturu@csd.uoc.gr, containing the following information: 
1) Copies of transcripts (undergraduate and graduate study programs)
2) Curriculum Vitae
 
Applicants may start a Masters or PhD in the Department of Computer Science of the University of Crete, after following the standard admission process of the Department. Alternatively, they may work at FORTH ICS, while they are registered students in a postgraduate study program of another University.
 
More information about the positions is available (in greek) here (see also below).  
Application Deadline for the PhD, MSc and Graduate/Engineer positions: May 31, 2023
 
 
Application Process
 
Position 1: [ICS-2034] One (1) position for a student enrolled in a PhD Program in Informatics, Mathematics, or a related area. 
Subject: Recoverable synchronization data structures and algorithms for parallel shared memory systems.
Laboratory: CARV, FORTH ICS, Crete
Date of announcement: April 2023
Closing date: 31 May 2023
 

More info (greek version) (https://jobs.ics.forth.gr/job_opportunities/2034_GR_ADA_ICS-2034_jobAnnc_Project_ELIDEK_PERSIST_Student_enrolled_university_PhD_April2023_new_%CE%A85%CE%A65469%CE%97%CE%9A%CE%A5-%CE%94%CE%A4%CE%99.pdf)

apply for the position... (https://jobs.ics.forth.gr/apply.php?l=e&possition_id=2034)

 
Position 2: [ICS-2033] One (1) position for a student enrolled in an MSc Program in Computer Science. Mathematics, or a related area. 
Subject: Recoverable synchronization data structures and algorithms for parallel shared memory systems.
Laboratory: CARV, FORTH ICS, Crete
Date of announcement: April 2023
Closing date: 31 May 2023
 

More info (greek version) (https://jobs.ics.forth.gr/job_opportunities/2033_GR_ADA_ICS-2033_jobAnnc_Project_ELIDEK_PERSIST_Student_enrolled_university_MSc_April2023_new_6%CE%A7%CE%A40469%CE%97%CE%9A%CE%A5-44%CE%9A.pdf)

apply for the position... (https://jobs.ics.forth.gr/apply.php?l=e&possition_id=2033)

 
Position 3: [ICS-2032] One (1) position for a Computer Science Informatics Graduate or Engineer in the area of Computer Science or Electronic/Electrical Engineering, or Computer Engineering or a related area. 
Subject: Recoverable synchronization data structures and algorithms for parallel shared memory systems.
Laboratory: CARV, FORTH ICS, Crete
Date of announcement: April 2023
Closing date: 31 May 2023
 

More info (greek version) (https://jobs.ics.forth.gr/job_opportunities/2032_GR_ADA_ICS-2032_jobAnnc_Project_ELIDEK_PERSIST_Engineer_April2023_new_9%CE%9E4%CE%94469%CE%97%CE%9A%CE%A5-%CE%A9%CE%94%CE%9F.pdf)

apply for the position... (https://jobs.ics.forth.gr/apply.php?l=e&possition_id=2032)

FORTH ICS & University of Crete

The Institute of Computer Science (ICS) is one of the leading research centres in Greece with well-organized facilities and highly qualified staff. It has an internationally acknowledged reputation in conducting basic and applied research, developing applications and products, and providing services. It has strong international collaborations, and has formed several alliances with industrial partners both inside Greece and internationally. FORTH ICS provides all the required facilities for a successful career in computer science. It is located at the relatively-new, modern building of FORTH which provides all required infrastructure. Some of its facilities include several computer labs, fully equipped seminar halls, access to auditorium, and a library with a rich collection to support the research and educational needs of the project.

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Living in Crete, the biggest (and one of the most beautiful) island in Greece, can become an exciting experience. Crete is a multicolored mosaic of mythology, history, culture, friendly and proud people, rough mountains, gorges, the always bright Cretan sun and the deep sea that surrounds the island. In addition to the facilities offered by its big cities, one can really enjoy the beauty of the landscape and the mountains.

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