2 PhD Positions in Certus Centre for Software Validation and Verification Simula Research Laboratory

2 PhD positions in the Certus Centre for Software Validation and Verification Role: PhD Student Apply Before: 2016-07-15 About Simula Simula Research Laboratory AS (http://simula.no) is a publicly owned research institute located outside Oslo, Norway. It is a multi-cultural organization, employing about 140 individuals from more than 25 countries. Simula is conducting ICT research in the fields of communication technology, scientific computing and software engineering, and has repeatedly been publicly evaluated to be at an internationally leading level. Simula's main objective is to generate new understanding and create vital knowledge about fundamental scientific challenges that are of genuine value for society. Project Description Certus is a research-based innovation centre (http://certus-sfi.no/) gathering several partners around Simula to focus on verification and validation of complex software systems. Current partners include industrial companies such as ABB Robotics, Cisco Systems, Esito and Kongsberg Maritime and public administrations such as the Directorate of Customs and Excises and the Cancer Registry of Norway. In the context of Certus, software engineers and researchers have teamed up to create an innovative environment where specialized expertise and creative research combine to produce readily exploitable, takeaway results. We are now looking for 2 PhD students to be employed at Simula, but ready to spend working time at the premises of our partners. The topics of these positions span several areas related to validation and verification of data-centric systems using collective intelligence, and machine learning to ensure anti-fragile systems. Please notice that applications will be processed continuously, and if the right candidates are located early they might be hired before the deadline of July 15. Thus, if you are interested and qualified, don’t hesitate to send your application. Your Profile A Master's degree in computer science/engineering, information technology or similar/equivalent fields with strong results Good knowledge of software engineering and interested in artificial intelligence/machine learning Excellent communication skills and eager to learn Publications on peer-reviewed international conferences/journals will be considered as a plus Simula Offers Excellent English-speaking working environment with highly competent researchers Excellent research training, with one of the highest national success rates Good office facilities located close to the Oslo fjord and the center of Oslo, the capital of Norway Competitive salary and benefits Simula strives to achieve a good balance between male and female employees, and women are particularly encouraged to apply. Application Requirements Candidates MUST send their application via the link at the right side of this page. Applications sent by e-mail will not be examined. Applications MUST include: A Curriculum Vitae, with full contact information, education, positions and academic work (including a full list of scientific publications). A cover letter/application letter explaining the candidate's background (including a summary of the Master's thesis), qualifications and research interests. Copies of relevant diplomas / degree certificates, transcripts of grades for both bachelor and master levels, and letters of recommendation. Contact information of 2-3 reference persons (name, current position, relation to the candidate, phone and e-mail). Note that ALL documents MUST be submitted in PDF format, and with the exception of the CV, combined into one single PDF document in the same order specified by the list above. To avoid misplacement, please make sure to include your first and last name in the filenames of all documents that you send us. We are interested in how you first came to learn about this position, so please let us know in your cover letter. Applications should be submitted as soon as possible as they will be processed continuously, and no later thanJuly 15, 2016. Contact For more information please contact (by e-mail): Arnaud Gotlieb Leader of the Certus SFI Simula Research Laboratory Oslo, Norway arnaud@simula.no or Are Magnus Bruaset Section Director, Computing and Software Simula Research Laboratory Oslo, Norway arem@simula.no If you apply for this position please say you saw it on Computeroxy

2 PhD positions in the Certus Centre for Software Validation and Verification

Role:
PhD Student

Apply Before:
2016-07-15

About Simula

Simula Research Laboratory AS (http://simula.no) is a publicly owned research institute located outside Oslo, Norway. It is a multi-cultural organization, employing about 140 individuals from more than 25 countries. Simula is conducting ICT research in the fields of communication technology, scientific computing and software engineering, and has repeatedly been publicly evaluated to be at an internationally leading level. Simula's main objective is to generate new understanding and create vital knowledge about fundamental scientific challenges that are of genuine value for society.

Project Description

Certus is a research-based innovation centre (http://certus-sfi.no/) gathering several partners around Simula to focus on verification and validation of complex software systems. Current partners include industrial companies such as ABB Robotics, Cisco Systems, Esito and Kongsberg Maritime and public administrations such as the Directorate of Customs and Excises and the Cancer Registry of Norway.

In the context of Certus, software engineers and researchers have teamed up to create an innovative environment where specialized expertise and creative research combine to produce readily exploitable, takeaway results.

We are now looking for 2 PhD students to be employed at Simula, but ready to spend working time at the premises of our partners. The topics of these positions span several areas related to validation and verification of data-centric systems using collective intelligence, and machine learning to ensure anti-fragile systems.

Please notice that applications will be processed continuously, and if the right candidates are located early they might be hired before the deadline of July 15. Thus, if you are interested and qualified, don’t hesitate to send your application.

Your Profile

A Master's degree in computer science/engineering, information technology or similar/equivalent fields with strong results
Good knowledge of software engineering and interested in artificial intelligence/machine learning
Excellent communication skills and eager to learn
Publications on peer-reviewed international conferences/journals will be considered as a plus

Simula Offers

Excellent English-speaking working environment with highly competent researchers
Excellent research training, with one of the highest national success rates
Good office facilities located close to the Oslo fjord and the center of Oslo, the capital of Norway
Competitive salary and benefits

Simula strives to achieve a good balance between male and female employees, and women are particularly encouraged to apply.

Application Requirements

Candidates MUST send their application via the link at the right side of this page. Applications sent by e-mail will not be examined.

Applications MUST include:

A Curriculum Vitae, with full contact information, education, positions and academic work (including a full list of scientific publications).
A cover letter/application letter explaining the candidate's background (including a summary of the Master's thesis), qualifications and research interests.
Copies of relevant diplomas / degree certificates, transcripts of grades for both bachelor and master levels, and letters of recommendation.
Contact information of 2-3 reference persons (name, current position, relation to the candidate, phone and e-mail).

Note that ALL documents MUST be submitted in PDF format, and with the exception of the CV, combined into one single PDF document in the same order specified by the list above. To avoid misplacement, please make sure to include your first and last name in the filenames of all documents that you send us.

We are interested in how you first came to learn about this position, so please let us know in your cover letter.

Applications should be submitted as soon as possible as they will be processed continuously, and no later thanJuly 15, 2016.

Contact

For more information please contact (by e-mail):

Arnaud Gotlieb
Leader of the Certus SFI
Simula Research Laboratory
Oslo, Norway
arnaud@simula.no

Are Magnus Bruaset
Section Director, Computing and Software
Simula Research Laboratory
Oslo, Norway
arem@simula.no

If you apply for this position please say you saw it on Computeroxy