Postdoc: large-scale scientific raster services

Jacobs University Bremen (Germany) invites applications for a full-time Postdoctoral Researcher Position in Large Scientific Databases Our group has a worldwide leading position in the field of large, multi- dimensional raster databases. Research focuses raster services in all aspects, such as formal modelling and query language design; archi- tectures and optimization; applications in earth, life, & space sciences and statistics; and standardization. With the open-source rasdaman system the group has developed the "most comprehensive array DBMS" (R. Machlin, ACM PoDS, 2007); further, the group has developed the Open GeoSpatial Consortium (OGC) WCPS standard and its reference imple- mentation, petascope. NASA plans to use the WCPS raster query language as an on-board interface of their next satellite generation. For more information see http://rasdaman.jacobs-university.de . The New York Times has dubbed Jacobs "German elite university" in 2006. Embracing 90+ nations and with 75% non German speaking students, both academic, administrative, and social campus life is all-English, so German skills are *not* a prerequisite. The region, which is situated centrally in Europe and close to the sea, offers plenty of leisure opportunities, including outdoor activities and a vivid city nightlife. Short trips get you to neigh- boring countries. A successful candidate has a PhD in some area of Computer Science or Computer Engineering, preferably in databases or Web services; a strong research and publication record; a team-oriented work style combined with leadership qualities; interest in interdisciplinary research and application challenges in scientific databases. A plus is experience in large software systems. The candidate chosen will work closely with our international faculty and students on cross-disciplinary research in collaboration with academic, agency, and industrial partners worldwide. The position, which comes with a competitive salary, initially is funded for 2 years; a prolongation will base itself on the project funds we acquire. You are invited to send your application, which needs to include cover letter, resume, statement of research, and copies of academic certificates and selected publications, by email to Prof. Peter Baumann (p.baumann @ jacobs-university.de). Applicants passing initial screening will be requested to supply two letters of reference. Review of applications begins immediately and remains open until the position is filled. Jacobs University is an equal opportunity employer and has been certified "Family Friendly" by Hertie Foundation.