2 postdocs in Architectural Knowledge Sharing

2 Postdocs Architectural Knowledge Sharing in Product lines f/m For 1,0 fte (each) Vacancy number 1.2009.00267 The VU University Amsterdam is one of the leading institutions for higher education in Europe. It is part of international science networks and collaborates with many major universities throughout the world. The Faculty of Sciences consists of four departments; Physics and Astronomy, Informatics, Mathematics and Chemistry and Pharmaceutical Sciences with 650 employees including researchers, lecturers, full- and part-time professors. The faculty offers 10 bachelor and 12 master courses and has over 1500 students. The Department of Computer Science seeks two postdocs in the Stephenson project: Architectural knowledge sharing practices in software product lines for print systems. The software engineering group at the VU University Amsterdam has built up a strong track record in the research field of sharing architecture knowledge in the GRIFFIN project. The Stephenson project is a cooperation between Océ and VU University, and is funded through the Ministry of Economic Affairs. The project gets a lot of national and international exposure. The project involves intense cooperation between university researchers and a group of both experienced and young professionals from a multi-site/multicultural high tech environment. Project summary: Within Océ the approach of software product line development is the carrier for a wide variation of machines, with software derived from a common base. This software is developed at different sites, which calls for effective communication of the architectural (high-level design) knowledge embedded in the software across those sites. The research will deliver improved techniques for architectural knowledge sharing in software product lines, focusing on variability points and their associated variants. Particular attention will be paid to practices for the effective sharing of architectural knowledge in multi-site research and development organizations. Requirements Applicants should have a recent PhD (2008 or later) in computer science, performing research in software architecture, knowledge management, software product lines, or related areas, and have a clear interest in collaboration with industry. Appointment The appointment will be initially for one year. If the results are successful the appointed period will be prolonged for in totally two years. You can visit our website www.vu.nl/vacatures for a review of working conditions at the VU. Salary The salary is determined according to the collective rules (CAO) of the Dutch universities. Salary scale 10 is applicable (minimum € 2.977,- gross per month), based on a fulltime employment. Information and application For more information you can contact Prof. Dr. Hans van Vliet, e-mail: hans@cs.vu.nl,tel. +31 (20) 59 87768, or Dr. Patricia Lago, e-mail: patricia@cs.vu.nl, tel. +31 (20) 59 87745. Applications including a detailed CV with one or two references should be sent before 30 September 2009 to the VU University Amsterdam, Faculty of Sciences - Dept. P&O, attn. Prof. Dr. J.C. van Vliet, De Boelelaan 1083-A, 1081 HV Amsterdam, The Netherlands, or by e-mail: few-vacatures@few.vu.nl. The vacancy number should be mentioned in the e-mail header or at the upper left corner of the letter and envelope.