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PhD Student Position in Scientific Computing [1+ y; university degree in computer science, mathematics or a comparable qualification; solid background in numerical computation and in numerical algorithms, strong interest and background in num matrix computations (num linear algebra) and their interaction with state-of-the-art processor architectures (multi-core, FPGA, etc); excellent programming skills (C, C++, Python, Fortran) advantage; project: "Distributed Computing and Information Processing"] / University of Vienna

A university degree in computer science, mathematics or a comparable qualification as well as a solid background in numerical computation and in numerical algorithms are required. Strong interest and background in numerical matrix computations (numerical linear algebra) and their interaction with state-of-the-art processor architectures (multi-core, FPGA, etc.) as well as excellent programming skills (C, C++, Python, Fortran) are highly desirable. A high degree of commitment, self-motivation and creativity are very important.

The position is funded by the project “Distributed Computing and Information Processing” in the context of the National Research Network SISE of the Austrian Science Foundation ( http://portal.ftw.at/projects/all/nfn-sise ) and thus will involve interdisciplinary interaction with our partners in the network.

The employment is expected to extend in total over a period of three to four years, provided that expected study and research results are achieved. The tentative starting date of the position is September 2008 (negotiable), and the initial contract will cover the first year. Further extension of the contract depends on performance.

We invite applicants to send

• a motivation letter,
• a copy of their CV,
• a short summary of their research interests
• as well as the names and contact details of two references

by e-mail to Dr. Wilfried Gansterer ( wilfried.gansterer at univie.ac.at ).

Screening of applications began on August 1, 2008, and will continue until the position is filled (see also http://rlcta.univie.ac.at ).