Date: Tue, 6 Dec 2011 17:18:33 +0000 From: "Robert N. M. Watson" <robert.watson@cl.cam.ac.uk> To: jobs@FreeBSD.org Subject: Job ad: post-doctoral researcher working in operating systems, compilers Message-ID: <B30032B5-3DFE-4AAD-AA85-516AAF2E27C0@cl.cam.ac.uk>
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Dear all: Please find attached a job advertisement for a post-doctoral research = position at Cambridge. Background in FreeBSD and clang/LLVM would be = extremely desirable. Please do feel free to forward this on to anyone = who might find it interesting! Dr Robert N.M. Watson University of Cambridge Computer Laboratory Research Associate University of Cambridge - Faculty of Computer Science & Technology Salary: =A327,428 - =A335,788 pa The funds for this post are available one year: We are seeking a Post-doctoral Research Associate to join the CTSRD = Project, which is investigating fundamental improvements to CPU = architecture, operating system (OS), and programming language structure = in support of computer security. The CTSRD Project is a collaboration = between the University of Cambridge and SRI International, and part of = the DARPA CRASH research programme on clean-slate computer system = design. This position will be an integral part of an international team of = researchers spanning multiple institutions across academia and industry. = The successful candidate will contribute to low-level aspects of system = software: compilers, language run-times, and OS kernels. = Responsibilities will include researching the application of novel = dynamic techniques to C-language operating systems and applications, = including adaptation of the FreeBSD kernel and LLVM compiler suite, and = measurement of the resulting system. An ideal candidate will hold (or be close to finishing) a PhD in = Computer Science, Mathematics, or similar with a strong background in = low-level system software development, which should include at least of = one of strong kernel development experience (FreeBSD preferred; Linux = acceptable), or compiler internals experience (LLVM preferred; gcc = acceptable). Strong experience with the C programming language is = critical. Some background in computer security is also recommended. Candidates must be able to provide evidence of relevant work = demonstrated by a research publication track record or industrial = experience. Good interpersonal and organisational skills and the ability = to work in a team are also essential. This post is intended to be filled = as soon as practically possible after the closing date. Applications should include: * Curriculum Vitae * Brief statement of the particular contribution you would make to = the project * A completed form CHRIS6: = http://www.admin.cam.ac.uk/offices/hr/forms/chris6/ Completed applications should be sent by post to: = Personnel-Admin,Computer Laboratory, William Gates Building, JJ Thomson = Avenue,Cambridge, CB3 0FD, or by email to: personnel-admin@cl.cam.ac.uk Quote Reference: NR10692 Closing Date: 10 January 2012 The University values diversity and is committed to equality of = opportunity.
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