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Research Scientist in Future Technologies for High Performance Computing Center
The Cyprus Institute (CyI, www.cyi.ac.cy) is a novel, non-profit research and educational institution, with a scientific and technological orientation, with a regional scope. The Computation-based Science and Technology Research Center (CaSToRC, castorc.cyi.ac.cy) of the CyI, in partnership with the University of Illinois and its National Center for Supercomputing Applications, is developing as an important research resource for CyI, Cyprus and the Eastern Mediterranean, acting as a gateway between the EU and the region for advancing computational science and technology.
CaSToRC is currently in the process of implementing the infrastructure project Cy-Tera, which includes a multi-Teraflop High Performance Computing (HPC) facility. CaSToRC is also leading the EU-funded LinkSCEEM-2 project which aims to support the development of a HPC eco-system in the Eastern Mediterranean by interlinking and coordinating regional compute, data and visualization resources to form an integrated e-platform. The Center represents Cyprus within the Partnership for Advanced Computing in Europe (PRACE) initiative and is a partner to the EU funded PRACE-1IP (First Implementation Phase) project.
Position Description
CaSToRC is looking for a research scientist with experience in HPC system hardware architectures and software technologies that enable the efficient use of such systems. This position will involve research in new computer architectures and system software such as debuggers, libraries and performance tools. Among others, the successful candidate will be involved in a collaboration with major European HPC research centers on investigating, evaluating and pioneering emerging technologies for the next generation of HPC systems.
Profile
The position has the following requirements:
• PhD in Computer Science, Physics, Material Science, or Engineering
• Excellent understanding of high performance computing architectures.
• Experience in developing and optimizing parallel applications on multi- and many-core systems
• Proficiency with the use of performance analysis tools, compiler analysis tools, and debuggers
• Good communication (written and oral) and interpersonal skills
Additional, preferred skills include:
• Experience in computer and specifically HPC system architecture design and research
Candidates with a strong interest in the field but lacking the required experience record as described above are also encouraged to apply provided that they have a solid background in parallel programming methods and understanding of HPC architectures.
Responsibilities
The successful candidate will work within the supercomputing facility division of the CaSToRC. She/he will be primarily engaged in:
• Development of new hardware and software HPC technologies and approaches in collaboration with external partners
• Implementation of HPC system support software such as debuggers, libraries and performance analysis tools
• Evaluation and definition of the most promising technologies for HPC in Europe
• Work with technical counterparts at partner sites to ensure the preparation of select HPC hardware and software assessment reports
Terms and Hiring Process
The appointment will be for 3 years. An extension beyond the three-year period may be considered. The yearly salary range will be commensurate to the experience and qualifications of the candidate.
For full consideration, interested applicants should send by e-mail a letter of interest and CV (in English), and the names of three contactable referees to HR [at] cyi [dot] ac [dot] cy by 30th July 2010. Please show the following reference in the subject heading: CaSToRC-10-03. For further information please contact castorc [dot] info [at] cyi [dot] ac [dot] cy. Recruitment will continue until the position is filled.
