PhD position available in software development, distributed ledger technology and edge computing

InnoRenew CoE is seeking a well-qualified individual to work on a collaborative PhD project with the University of Primorska to research and develop solutions in the field of distributed systems. This position is located in Izola and Koper, Slovenia.

The Internet of Things (IoT) has reached a point where challenges concerning optimization of network utilization, security, network topology, privacy and large-scale deployments need to and can be addressed with a decentralized approach. Collaboration between the education sector, industry and research institutes will support the development of a decentralized framework to investigate efficient use of edge devices.

The researcher assigned to this position will be employed full-time at InnoRenew CoE until October 2020. At that time, employment will be split between InnoRenew CoE and the University of Primorska. Duties at the University of Primorska will include teaching computer science courses with a focus on software development and programming.

Goals and tasks

The overall goal of this PhD project is to explore the use of distributed ledger technologies and other distributed solutions for utilizing edge devices in large networks. The researcher’s main tasks will be:

1. preparation and execution of a research plan,
2. review of existing systems and comparison of state-of-the-art concepts in IoT,
3. design of theoretical decentralized solutions for edge devices, and
4. development of pilot software aimed at testing and evaluating proposed solutions.

The researcher will write articles about this research for academic, professional and lay audiences to extend its reach. Additionally, the researcher will be involved in preparation of at least one funding proposal that seeks to extend financial support for the research program.

Preferred qualifications

• Master’s degree in computer science, information technology, mathematics, or related area
• High motivation to carry out interdisciplinary research projects
• Excellent communication skills (written and spoken) in Slovene and English
• Ability to formulate and communicate new research ideas (proposal preparation, scholarly publication)
• Demonstrated record of programming projects (public repositories preferred)

What we offer

InnoRenew CoE was established through the InnoRenew project, which is funded by the European Commission and the Republic of Slovenia.

• One-year contract with option for renewal (recommended duration for doctoral studies is four years)
• Competitive salary with possible performance-based raises
• Opportunity to work on a prestigious H2020 project

How to apply

Interested applicants should send the following:

• Curriculum vitae
• Motivation letter (maximum one A4 page)
• Summary of previous research experience (master’s thesis, for example)
• Certified copy of master’s diploma/certificate and official records transcript (with translations if originals are not in English or Slovene). If graduating in 2020, state so clearly in your application.

All materials should be submitted in English as PDFs no later than 15 May 2020.

Please send application via e-mail to: coe@innorenew.eu

Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled. For further information about the research topic, please contact prof. dr. Michael Mrissa (michael.mrissa@innorenew.eu) or dr. Jernej Vičič (jernej.vicic@upr.si).

Employment opportunities, admissions policies, activities, services and facilities of InnoRenew CoE do not exclude any person on the basis of race, color, age, sex, gender, religion, national origin or disability. In processing applications, GDPR will be respected and applicants’ information will not be shared beyond the relevant staff at InnoRenew CoE and the University of Primorska. By submitting an application, you agree that the data you provide therein will be reviewed by these organizations.

InnoRenew CoE and the University of Primorska reserve the right to leave the position open, extend the application period and consider candidates who have not submitted applications during the application period.

Request more information: coe@innorenew.eu

PhD candidate position – Luleå University

Thermal-hydro-mechanical treatment of wood

Description:

The InnoRenew CoE is seeking a well-qualified individual to work on a collaborative research project with Luleå University of Technology, Sweden. The research field is thermo hydro mechanical treatment of wood. The researcher will be employed at InnoRenew CoE and become a doctoral candidate at Luleå University of Technology, Wood Science and Engineering. The research project and its tasks will be performed in close cooperation with Luleå University of Technology. The candidate will be located approximately 50 % of the time in Izola, Slovenia and 50 % of the time in Skellefteå, Sweden.

What are we looking for:

The emphasis of this position is on the development of thermo-hydro-mechanical treatment for low quality wood for specific applications in the indoor built environment. The work includes behavior of wood during the treatment and when in use. Experience in studying wood properties, especially viscoelastic behavior of wood and stress-strain response of wood in relation to moisture content is favorable.

What skills we expect:

The ideal candidate will have an advanced degree in wood science/chemistry with wood engineering skills and experience in wood modification treatments and characterisation of wood. Further requirements include: excellent communication skills in English, the ability to interact with the industry and other researchers, and the ability to formulate and communicate new research ideas (research proposal preparation).

The applicant must fulfil the requirements for doctoral students at Luleå University of Technology. For more details, see: https://www.ltu.se/research/subjects/Trateknik/Utbildning/Utbildning-pa-forskarniva?l=en

What we offer:

This position will be within the newly established InnoRenew CoE which is focused on renewable materials use in sustainable built environments. The InnoRenew CoE was established based on a flagship project funded by the European Commission and the Republic of Slovenia.

• 1 year contract with option for renewal (Recommended duration for doctoral studies is 4 years)
• Competitive salary with possible performance-based raises
• Opportunity to work on a prestigious H2020 project

Employment opportunities, admissions policies, activities, services, and the facilities of the InnoRenew CoE do not exclude any person on the basis of race, colour, age, sex, gender, religion, national origin, or disability.

How to apply:

Interested applicants should send:

• curriculum vitae
• motivation letter for this doctoral position (maximum one A4 page)
• Summary of previous research experience (master thesis for example)
• Certified copy of master´s degree certificate and official transcript of records, and their translations, if the originals are not in English.

All materials should be in English and submitted in PDF format.

For any additional information you can contact us by email: coe@innorenew.eu. Further information about the research topic; please contact Associate Professor Andreja Kutnar (andreja.kutnar@innorenew.eu) or Professor Dick Sandberg (dick.sandberg@ltu.se)

The InnoRenew CoE reserves the right for justified reasons to leave the position open, to extend the application period and to consider candidates who have not submitted applications during the application period.

Apply now