HPC storage and Big Data storage have been starting from different assumptions, leading to different underlying storage architectures. This also led to different optimizations, which from an abstract view do not seem to be compatible with each other. Nevertheless, the experiences with HPC and Big Data have shown that it becomes necessary to overcome these differences, so that scientific workflows do not have to distinguish between HPC and Cloud storage, but can benefit from the advantages of both. The research focuses on developing and evaluating approaches to unify HPC and Cloud storage.
Description
HPC storage and Big Data storage have been starting from different assumptions, leading to different underlying storage architectures. This also led to different optimizations, which from an abstract view do not seem to be compatible with each other. Nevertheless, the experiences with HPC and Big Data have shown that it becomes necessary to overcome these differences, so that scientific workflows do not have to distinguish between HPC and Cloud storage, but can benefit from the advantages of both. The research focuses on developing and evaluating approaches to unify HPC and Cloud storage.
The candidate will be mainly hosted at the Johannes Gutenberg University Mainz, Germany. After the first year, the candidate will be visiting Seagate to get a better understanding of industrial requirements and to get into contact with experienced HPC storage developers. The candidate will also get the opportunity to discuss his approaches with experienced HPC and Cloud software developers and administrators based on exchanges with INRIA and BSC after his second year.
To apply, please email a cover letter, CV, contact address of at least two professional references and copies of degree certificates to Prof. Dr. André Brinkmann. Incomplete applications will not be considered or answered.
Nr of positions available : 1
Research Fields
Computer science
Career Stage
Early stage researcher or 0-4 yrs (Post graduate)
Research Profiles
First Stage Researcher (R1)
Benefits
The candidate will be mainly hosted at the Johannes Gutenberg University Mainz, Germany. After the first year, the candidate will be visiting Seagate to get a better understanding of industrial requirements and to get into contact with experienced HPC storage developers. The candidate will also get the opportunity to discuss his approaches with experienced HPC and Cloud software developers and administrators based on exchanges with INRIA and BSC after his second year.
Comment/web site for additional job details
bigstorage.oeg-upm.net/jobs.html
Requirements
| ENGLISH |
| Excellent |
| Computer science |
| At the time of recruitment, the applicant must not have lived in Germany for more than 12 month in the previous 36 month and he/she is in the first four years of his/her research career, starting at the date of obtaining the degree which would formally entitle to embark on a doctorate. An outstanding Master degree in computer science or equivalent. |
| Master Degree or equivalent |
| Strong knowledge of computer networks and distributed Systems. Ability and motivation to conduct high-quality research, including publishing the results in relevant venues. Strong programming skills (e.g. C/C++, Java, Python). Good knowledge of evaluation methods is advantageous. Working experience in the areas of Operating Systems, Big Data management, Cloud computing, HPC, and/or energy-efficiency are advantageous. Very good communication skills in oral and written English. Open-mindedness, strong integration skills and team Spirit. |