Effective January 2010, the Database Systems Chair (Prof. Dr. Torsten Grust) at the Wilhelm-Schickard-Institute for Computer Science of Universität Tübingen (Germany), opens a position for a Research Assistant (PhD student or Postdoc level, full-time) in an interdisciplinary research project.
Declarative Languages for the Exploration of Large Network Data
In collaboration with colleagues in the cognitive and social sciences as well psychology we are working on new approaches to the analysis of, potentially huge, network data. We are particularly interested in network structures that result from communication and interaction on the Web 2.0 (social networks, discussion boards, collaborative tagging sites, wikis, etc.).
To enable non-computer scientists to creatively work with such huge data sets, this project will develop “declarative database languages for the exploration and analysis of network data structures”.
Your work will build on our group’s prior research efforts: the database-supported evaluation of XQuery (pathfinder-xquery.org, monetdb-xquery.org), LINQ (ferry-lang.org), and modern scripting languages (e.g., Ruby). Further relevant technology includes database distribution and MapReduce (offline evaluation of non-local social network properties) or the import of external network data via, e.g., Google’s OpenSocial API or RSS feeds.
Requirements
We are looking forward to grow our team and welcome applications of highly motivated candidates with an excellent university degree (Master in Computer Science or a closely related field) who are willing to support our upcoming research efforts. We expect you to be open for collaboration with non-computer scientists. Last but not least, we hope that you like systems building as much as we do.
The position has no teaching obligations — if you would like to get involved with teaching nevertheless, please let us know.
Good knowledge of German as well as English (research and publication) are a requirement.
Job Details and Application
Successful candidates will sign a contract with the Universität Tübingen under the current regulations applicable to employees in Public Service (TVÖD). This is a three-year full-time position.
You will be working in Tübingen, the traditional university town in the Neckar valley (Stuttgart region). Our group offers an informal, open, and fun working environment.
Universität Tübingen aims at increasing the number of female employees and thus especially welcomes applications of female candidates.
Applications of disabled candidates will be given priority, depending on their suitability.
Please send your complete application in PDF format via e-mail to Prof. Dr. Torsten Grust. The deadline for applications is November 30, 2009.
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