Postdoc position distributed database systems at the University of Waterloo

Postdoc at the University of Waterloo

A postdoctoral position is available in the Cheriton School of Computer Science at the University of Waterloo in the area of distributed database systems. This joint project with Huawei is to investigate the design of hybrid transaction/analytical processing (HTAP), a new generation of in-memory data platforms that can perform both online transaction processing (OLTP) and online analytical processing (OLAP). In particular, the project will explore techniques for physical database design, distributed transaction synchronization through efficient consensus protocols, and for achieving scalability with OLAP and OLTP workloads. This project is under the direction of Prof. Tamer Ozsu and Khuzaima Daudjee.

The ideal candidate for this position would have the following qualifications:

• a Ph.D. in computer science or closely-related field 
• a solid background in the area of distributed database systems 
• ability to conduct experimental systems research 
• experience with building systems and tools 
• a good command of spoken and written English Background in the areas of distributed systems, operating systems and performance analysis would be an asset.

This position has some flexibility in the start date and pays $55,000 plus benefits with the requirement to teach one course per academic year. The position is for 18 months with the possibility of extending it for another 6 months.

For information on the Cheriton School of Computer Science at the University of Waterloo, see https://cs.uwaterloo.ca/about.

To apply, send a CV including a detailed list of publications, a statement of research interests, and names and contact information of three references by e-mail with Subject "Postdoc application" to kdaudjee [at] uwaterloo [dot] ca.

Deadline : 1 mar 2016

FINCAD Women in Finance Scholarship, Canada

The field of finance is changing rapidly, largely in response to regulations designed to protect market practitioners and to prevent financial crises. FINCAD has long believed that deep market knowledge, transparency and trustworthiness play a critical role in making financial markets safe for all participants.
In addition, FINCAD is keenly aware that the majority of practitioners in the capital markets industry are men, and that the trend to include more women in the industry is not as rapid as it should be.

For these reasons, FINCAD established the annual 

FINCAD Women in Finance Scholarship. The goal is to encourage and support outstanding women in the field of finance, particularly relating to the use of derivatives in capital markets and/or financial risk management, and give them an opportunity to cultivate their skills and knowledge.

The FINCAD Women in Finance Scholarship is an award of US$10,000 to support graduate-level studies.

The scholarship is open to women of any age and citizenship who are studying Finance in a graduate-level program.

Are you, or is someone you know, interested in applying for this scholarship? Apply today for the 2016 FINCAD Women in Finance Scholarship. This opportunity is open to women of any age and citizenship who are studying Finance in an accredited graduate-level program.

Applications are due by February 26, 2016.

 

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PhD scholarship : Cloud Computing, Storage, Ericsson Canada

PhD scholarship (subject: Cloud Computing, Storage) open for application

Scholarship information

Full-time PhD scholarship 19K CAD per annum for 3.5 years subjected to satisfactory annual progress review and the University's approval. Adjustment can be made for exceptional students.

Opportunities

This project is a collaboration with Ericsson Canada and co-funded by NSERC. Successful candidate will be supervised by research teams in both Ericsson and Ãcole de Technologie Suprieure (ETS). The candidate will conduct his research in Ericsson. It will be a very good opportunity to do industrial research, which we believe is beneficial for career development for the candidate.

Project Supervision 

The candidate will work on projects in the context of Cloud Computing and Storage. The details can be discussed and decided according the competence and interest of the candidate after the recruitment. Major targets include scientific papers, patents, and prototypes, etc.

Preferred candidate's background: 

• Candidate with a Master degree in Computer Science, IT, Software Engineering or relevant Engineering disciplines can apply. 
• Knowledge/Experience with OpenStack, Linux IO, Clouds. 
• Strong programming skills (students with no programming experience would not be considered). 
• Knowledge of Machine Learning, Data Mining and Statistical Inference would be an advantage. 
• Good written and oral communication skills in English are essential. 
• Good analytical and critical thinking skills are essential. 
• Knowledge of is Software Defined Storage/Non Volatile Memory/Storage Tiering a an advantage. 

Application Details

Interested candidates should send a CV and latest grades to Professor Abdel (Abdelouahed.Gherbi@etsmtl.ca) or Dr. Li (wubin.li@ericsson.com).
The position will be open until filled.