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Open Postdoc positions: Call for Expression of Interest Institute of Computer Science (ICS) Foundation for Research and Technology-Hellas (FORTH)
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Postdoc positions are available at the Institute of Computer Science (ICS),
Foundation for Research and Technology-Hellas
(FORTH), Heraklion, Crete Island, Greece. The positions will be funded by an
excellence grant approved by the Hellenic Foundation for Research and
Innovation.
The duration of the appointment for the postdoc researcher is 18 months
(maximum) but applications for smaller periods will also be considered.
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.
HOW TO EXPRESS YOUR INTEREST
Please send an e-mail to 
containing
your curriculum vitae.
GENDER EQUALITY
FORTH is an equal opportunity employer. Female candidates are particularly encouraged to apply. Panagiota Fatourou (the coordinator of PERSIST) is a woman, very active in supporting women in computing. All possible efforts will be made to increase participation of women researchers in the project.
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.
ESRs that envision a PhD in computer science, will have to follow the PhD
mechanisms of the Department of Computer
Science of the University of Crete, one of
the top universities in Greece (follow the links for more information).
THE BEAUTIFUL ISLAND OF CRETE
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.
The island offers a wide range of outdoor activities,
from mountaineering to all kind of water-sports, to tennis, basketball
and football. Rock climbing, paragliding, parapente,
parachute, hiking (i.e., through the spectacular Europe's longest Samaria Gorge
as well as through many other smaller but well-known gorgeous gorges of the
island), mountain bike, all kind of sea sports (from swimming to diving at a
wonderful undersea world, to sailing, etc.), cave exploration, as well as a
plethora of other activities (like horse riding, participation in local feasts,
etc.) are only some of the adventurous choices offered on the island.
Other attractions include the remains of the Minoan civilization at Knossos, as
well as a wide collection of other archeological sites of interest, the
astonishing Archaeological Museum in Iraklio,
picturesque villages spread all around the island, the well-known traditional
Cretan food, and the wonderful beaches on the southern side of Crete.
Several beautiful small islands (like Gavdos, Chrissi, etc.) are very close to Crete and are popular
destinations for one day cruises. Moreover, Crete is just two hours sailing
away from the magnificent island of Santorini (Thira) in Cyclades from which
most of the Cyclades islands can be reached.
Last Modified: Sat, May 20, 1:45:30 EET DST 2023, by Panagiota Fatourou