Ph.D. Scholarships in the Field of Computer Architecture and Implementation
at Chalmers University of Technology in Sweden
The High-Performance Computer Architecture and VLSI research groups are conducting research on design principles for the next generations of mainstream as well as embedded high-performance computers. The primary objective of the research performed in the groups is to deliver high computational performance while expending as little energy as possible. Both groups have a solid track record in contributing to design principles of high-performance and low-power computers.
Chalmers is a partner in the HiPEAC European Network of Excellence, and the two groups participate in two European projects that focus on multi-core architectures.
Description
CHAMPP (Chalmers Adaptive Multicore Processing Project) is being launched to study new multi-core systems that not only allow the performance of each new processor generation to increase, but to do this in an energy-efficient manner. Architectural components will adapt to their workloads so that processor and memory resources can be used more effectively. To this end, we are recruiting four PhD students to work on the following topics:
* Accelerator core architecture design * Reconfigurable accelerator design * Tile memory design * Adaptable energy-efficient cache coherence protocolsRequired qualifications
Applicants shall have a Master’s Degree or equivalent (such as the Swedish Civilingenjörsexamen) in Computer Engineering or in a related discipline. As for all PhD studies, a genuine interest and curiosity in the subject matter and excellent analytical and communication skills in speaking and in writing are required. Furthermore, since the research work normally involves developing simulation models of detailed computer architectures or circuit designs, good programming skills are important for architecture students, and good digital circuit design skills are important for VLSI students. Successful candidates will have a profound interest in computer architecture and a foundation in design principles of processors and memory systems.
As a Ph.D. student, you are employed by Chalmers and will receive a salary according to current salary agreements. A maximum of 20% of your time will be devoted to other duties than your Ph.D. studies, mainly teaching. The remaining time will be devoted to your own courses and research within the project, and you are expected to obtain a Ph.D. within a maximum of 5 years.
Application details
It is highly recommended that you include or e-mail letters of recommendation: we typically get a large number of applications, and it is simply not feasible for us to request individual letters.
It is essential that the application includes all relevant work such as theses and articles that you have authored or co-authored.
Application procedure
The application shall be written in English and include the following items:
* An application of a maximum of one A4 page containing your specific qualifications for the position * Attested copies of education certificates, including grade reports and other documents * Curriculum Vitae * Letters of recommendation and name of reference persons (optional)The application shall be sent electronically as pdf or zipped documents. Please use the button at the foot of the page to reach the application form.
If any material is not available electronically or cannot be transferred to pdf format, the material can be sent as a hard copy to Registrar. The applicants name and the reference number (REF 2009/219) must be written on the first page of the application.
Address:
Registrar
Chalmers University of Technology
SE-412 96 Göteborg
Sweden
Further information
Research level:
Professor Per Stenström (http://www.ce.chalmers.se/~pers)
Tel. +46 31 772 1761
E-mail: pers@chalmers.se
Departmental level:
Associate Professor Lars Svensson
Tel. +46 31 772 1704,
E-mail: larssv@chalmers.se
More information is available at the CHAMPP homepage and at the department homepage
Union representatives
SACO: Jan Lindér
ST: Marie Wenander
SEKO: Johan Persson
All reachable via Chalmers exchange: +46 31 772 10 00
Reference number REF 2009/219
Application deadline 2010-01-18
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