[linuxjobs] PhD vacancy - Core ILNP implementation on Linux

[Saleem Bhatti]

Cheers,
--/Saleem



PhD vacancy - Core ILNP implementation on Linux
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PhD position at:
The School of Computer Science
University of St Andrews
Scotland, UK
http://www.cs.st-andrews.ac.uk/

There is a vacancy for a PhD student to work on the implementation of
a prototype of ILNP:

http://ilnp.cs.st-andrews.ac.uk/

Applicants should be excellent C programmers, with kernel-level 
development experience, ideally in Linux (the platform that will be 
used for the ILNP implementation), but those with similar experience
in FreeBSD may be considered. Applicants should be able to demonstrate
excellent knowledge of IP networking.

Applicants should normally have at least a first class Honours
Bachelors degree or equivalent, (e.g. USA GPA 3.75 or better) in
Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Software Engineering, Electrical
Engineering, or a closely-related subject.

This position is jointly supported by Time Warner Cable (USA), and
the University of St Andrews. It is fully funded for EU applicants
(covering fees, and a tax-free stipend of GBP15K p/a) for upto 42
months, the expected duration of the PhD. For non-EU applicants,
an additional GBP11K p/a will be payable for fees.

General Information for PhD applicants:
- http://www.st-andrews.ac.uk/admissions/pg/


How to Apply
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- Forms are at http://www.st-andrews.ac.uk/admissions/pg/apply/forms/

- Submit applications online at - more info at:

  http://www.cs.st-andrews.ac.uk/prospective-pg/apply

- For those whose first language is not English, a suitable language
qualification will be required, e.g. IELTS 7.0 or better, with no
individual component less than 6.5.

- Include a covering letter which indicates your experience, skills and
suitability for the PhD project. Include also a CV and any related
documents as required (e.g. IELTS certificate).

- Only full applications, with all supporting documents, can be considered.

- The closing date for applications is:

31 March 2013

- The application process will include a technical interview (by
phone/voice-conf if required, which will be arranged after the
closing date for applications).


Contacts for more information
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- Administrative contact: Ms Paula Whiscombe <pg-admin-cs at st-andrews.ac.uk>
(for general information, including information about applications procedure)

- More information about ILNP is available at:

http://ilnp.cs.st-andrews.ac.uk/

Technical contact: Prof Saleem Bhatti <http://www.cs.st-andrews.ac.uk/~saleem/>