Wednesday, January 13, 2010

Postdoctoral Fellow position - Developing Scientific Software - University of Calgary

Postdoctoral Fellow position in the area of Developing Scientific Software and Applied Optimization Summary: We are currently seeking a candidate for a Postdoctoral Fellow position in the area of Developing Scientific Software and Applied Optimization. The position will be in the SoftQual research group, which is a part of the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering, Schulich School of Engineering of the University of Calgary, located in Calgary, Canada. The position is related to an industrial research project with the following title: Engineering Intelligent Software Systems for Improving the Operational Efficiency of Oil Pipeline Networks For further details about the project, see: http://people.ucalgary.ca/~vgarousi/project-sw-energy.html This is a term-based position. The contract is to be renewed each year, depending on performance and availability of funds. The start date is negotiable. The salary will be commensurate with experience and qualifications. The University of Calgary is among Canada's top research universities. The City of Calgary itself has a population of over one million and is situated within an hour's drive of Banff National Park, one of the most beautiful parts of the Rocky Mountains. Qualifications: We are looking for candidates that would ideally fulfill the following requirements: * A Ph.D. in Software Engineering or Applied Optimization * Expertise in Developing Scientific Software (a.k.a. Scientific Computing) and Applied Optimization * A strong record of publications in international conferences and journals * Industrial experience (both employment and collaboration) will be considered an advantage. The position requires excellent English speaking and writing skills. The University of Calgary respects, appreciates and encourages diversity. Applications Process: Applications should include a detailed curriculum vitae, a complete list of publications and the names of at least three referees emailed to: Vahid Garousi

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