The Distributed Systems Group at the Vienna University of Technology has an open, fulltime funded position for a PhD student (3 years). The expected candidate will work on the recently started Horizon 2020 project “Cloud-based Rapid Elastic MAnufacturing (CREMA)” http://www.crema-project.eu/ under the supervision of Stefan Schulte and Schahram Dustdar.
The main goal of this position is to research and develop techniques and models for making Cloud manufacturing a reality, with a specific focus on Cloud technologies, their integration into business processes and application in manufacturing.
The selected candidate will be employed full time by the Vienna University of Technology. A full time funded PhD student will work 40 hours/weeks and receive the salary at level B1 (currently 2662.90 EUR/month gross, 14 times/year).
We offer:
– A creative environment in one of the most livable cities in the world
– A young and international team of researchers
– Supervision and support for writing your PhD thesis by world-class researchers
– Continuing personal and professional education
– The possibility to present your research results at international top conferences
– The opportunity for stays abroad at international partner universities
We expect:
– A very good master degree (or equivalent) in computer science, informatics, business informatics, or a related discipline
– In-depth interest in scientific problems and the motivation for independent and goal-oriented research
– The ability to develop methods, concepts, and models, as well as their realization and evaluation
– The willingness to contribute to interdisciplinary scientific projects
– Very good programming skills
– Knowledge in Cloud Computing technologies is a must
– Knowledge in Business Process Management and Internet of Things technologies is a plus, but not a necessity
– Very good scientific communication and writing skills
– Proficiency in English communication and writing
Please direct your complete application pack – including a motivation letter, a current CV, academic transcripts and certificates, and a digital copy of your latest thesis to:
Stefan Schulte|Schahram Dustdar
Distributed Systems Group
Email: s.schulte@infosys.tuwien.ac.at
Applications from female candidates are highly encouraged. The deadline for applying this position is 10.02.2015. The accepted candidate will be decided within 2 weeks. The starting date can be negotiated but it is expected that a PhD student can start not later than May 2015.