Denmark: PHD Scholarship in Software Engineering, The Maersk Institute, University of Southern Denmark
The Maersk Institute, University of Southern Denmark, Odense is offering a PHD position in the area of software engineering, with a special focus on modular robotics. The position is open from August 1st 2007, with an application deadline June 22nd at noon.
The Maersk Institute performs research at a high international level in modular robotics and it is in this research that the successful applicant will participate: the applicant will together with an interdisciplinary team of researchers develop control principles, programming languages, and software engineering techniques for the next generation of modular robots. The position is financed by the Danish Council for Technology and Innovation through the project Morphing Production Lines (see http://ecosoc.sdu.dk/coe/Morphing_production_lines). The overall goal of this project is to mature modular robotics for application. The specific goal of the PHD project is to develop novel programming techniques for programming modular robots.
In the assessment of the application, attention will be paid to expertise in embedded systems, as well as programming language and software engineering techniques. Furthermore, it is an advantage if the applicant has a background in robot technology or modular systems. The applicant will contribute to innovative technical solutions and therefore has to be a team player while also being independent and creative.
In general, The Maersk Institute performs research at a high international level in software engineering, artificial intelligence, and robot technology. The institute plays a central role in robotics research in Denmark.
Interested candidates are kindly requested to send their CV and other material to Ulrik P. Schultz (ups@mmmi.sdu.dk, phone +4565503570). Please note that candidates with a MSc degree will be preferred.
Application, salary, etc.:
The scholarship is salaried in accordance with the agreement on salaried Ph.D. students between the Ministry of Finance and AC (the Danish Confederation of Professional Association).
Further information about the Ph.D.-study can be found at the homepage of Faculty: http://www.tek.sdu.dk
The application is to be made using the official application form, which can be downloaded from the homepage of the Faculty of Engineering or can be requested from the faculty secretariat.
Please send three copies of the application and enclosures, marked "Position no 074052", to the Faculty of Engineering, University of Southern Denmark. The application must be at the faculty 22nd June 2007 at 12 noon, at the latest.
Postal Address: Campusvej 55, 5230 Odense M
Visiting address: Niels Bohrs Alle 1, 5230 Odense M
Employment starts: 01.08. 2007
Closing date 22.06. 2007 at 12 noon
Location: Odense
Mark application Job ID 074052 and send it to:
Det Tekniske Fakultetssekretariat
Syddansk Universitet
Campusvej 55
5230 Odense M
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