Jobs at CASCI

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Job Opportunities

Jobs Under Supervision of Gregor von Laszewski

Postdoctoral Research Fellow in Cyberinfrastructure

The Rochester Institute of Technology invites applications for a an immediate opening as Postdoctoral Research Fellow in Cyberinfrstructure to join the Center for Advancing the Study of Cyberinfrastructure (CASCI) at RIT. CASCI conducts a large variety of research as part of its more than fourteen cyberinfrastructure related laboratories. The successful applicant will conduct research in the field of cyberinfrastructure, with a possible focus on the scientific software services, dynamic and scientific workflows, scientific portals, distributed computing, Grids, and Grid applications. Background in one or more of these areas is required.

RIT is committed to equal employment opportunity and affirmative action.

Applications will continue to receive full consideration until the position is filled. Send your electronic applications including a CV, research interests, and arrange at three letters of recommendations to be sent by email with the subject line "CASCI JOB" to gregor@rit.edu. In order to fulfill the university procedure for an application you will have to also complete an online application that is posted at Job: IRC11513.

Opportunities to meet with Dr. von Laszewski also exist at OGF in Seatle Washington, Oct 15-18, and SC07, in Reno, Nov 10-15.

Gregor von Laszewski
Center for Advancing the Study of CyberInfrastructure
Rochester Institute of Technology
Building 74 Room 1078
102 Lomb Memorial Drive
Rochester, NY 14623
gregor@rit.edu

Staff in Cyberinfrastructure

The Rochester Institute of Technology invites applications for a an immediate opening as Staff in Cyberinfrstructure to join Gregor von Laszewski at the Center for Advancing the Study of Cyberinfrastructure (CASCI) at RIT. CASCI conducts a large variety of research as part of its more than fourteen cyberinfrastructure related laboratories. The successful applicant will conduct research in the field of cyberinfrastructure, with a possible focus on the scientific software services, dynamic and scientific workflows, scientific portals, distributed computing, Grids, and Grid applications. A B.S, M.S. or Ph.D. degree and practical programming experience in one or more of these areas is required.

RIT is committed to equal employment opportunity and affirmative action.

Applications will continue to receive full consideration until the position is filled. Send your electronic applications including a CV, research interests, and arrange at three letters of recommendations to be sent by email with the subject line "CASCI JOB" to gregor@rit.edu. In order to fulfill the university procedure for an application you will have to also complete an online application that is posted at Job: IRC11513.

NOTE: YOU WILL SEE THE ANNOUNCEMENT FOR A POST DOC POSITION. NEVER MIND THAT, JUST APPLY AND INDICATE IN YOUR COVER LETTER IF YOU APPLY FOR THE POSTDOC OR THE STAFF POSITION.

Applications will continue to receive full consideration until the position is filled. Send your electronic applications including a CV, research interests, and arrange at three letters of recommendations to be sent by email with the subject line "CASCI JOB" to gregor@rit.edu.

Gregor von Laszewski
Center for Advancing the Study of CyberInfrastructure
Rochester Institute of Technology
Building 74 Room 1078
102 Lomb Memorial Drive
Rochester, NY 14623
gregor@rit.edu

Ph.D. Research Assistant Positions in Cyberinfrastructure

The Rochester Institute of Technology invites applications for five immediate opening as Ph.D. students to join Gregor von Laszewski at the Center for Advancing the Study of Cyberinfrastructure (CASCI) at RIT. CASCI conducts a large variety of research as part of its more than fourteen cyberinfrastructure related laboratories.

The successful applicants will work closely with von Laszewski and conduct research in the field of cyberinfrastructure, with a possible focus on the scientific software services, dynamic and scientific workflows, scientific portals, distributed computing, and Grids.

RIT is committed to equal employment opportunity and affirmative action. http://www.rit.edu/~620www/Manual/sectionE/E1_1.html

If applicable the position will lead to a Masters or a PhD thesis.

Applications will continue to receive full consideration until the position is filled. Send your electronic applications including a CV, research interests, and arrange at three letters of recommendations to be sent by email with the subject line "CASCI JOB" to:

Gregor von Laszewski
Center for Advancing the Study of CyberInfrastructure
Rochester Institute of Technology
Building 74 Room 1078
102 Lomb Memorial Drive
Rochester, NY 14623
gregor@rit.edu

Jobs through "Deutscher Academischer Austausch Dienst"

The DAAD in Germany provides for German citizens an ideal opportunity to conduct research with us. At this time RIT hosts two DAAD sponsored researchers. We like to continue this tradition. Please check out http://www.daad.de/ausland/index.en.html and http://www.daad.org/?p=48968, and contact gregor@rit.edu to discuss this possibility.

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A Small and Incomplete Fraction of Student Opportunities

Please contact gregor@rit.edu in case you like to propose different projects or have comments.

Come to RIT as Student

I have five immediate opening for a position at Rochester Institute of Technology. The ideal candidates must be experts in at least one of the following areas Java, Python, Ruby, Javascript, portals, Web technologies, SOA, and have knowledge about Grids and potentially workflows. You will be working under the supervision of Dr. Gregor von Laszewski (http://www.casci.riit.edu). Relocation to the Rochester Area will be necessary. For more information, please contact gregor@rit.ed and use the subject line "OPEN GRADUATE POSITION". Please attach your resume in PDF. In case you are applying for a PostDoc? or a fulltime position please contact me so we can discuss how to apply to Rochester Institute of Technology.

Here a description:

• Job Title: Research Assistant
• Description: The students general tasks will be do participate in a project to dynamically allocate compute resources for the real time data analysis of a water thread management system. You will have access to a Grid with 10000 of thousands of computers at your disposal. The task will be to develop an end to end system that uses the resources efficiently. In addition you will be working at a later stage in the project on an advanced reservation system they includes the binding to a sensor data network deployed in the City of Cincinnati to obtain threads in real time. The assistant will work with and under the direction of Gregor von Laszewski (gregor@rit.edu). You will be required to work over the summer on this project. For advance students it could be advantageous to negotiate if this activity could be part of a PhD thesis or Masters project.
• Qualifications: Excellent program knowledge in Java and/or Python, knowledge about parallel programming. A strong background in thread programming is necessary. Skills in user interface design are desirable.

In case you are not an RIT student, you may still qualify if we can establish with your thesis supervisor an agreement as part of an exchange program.

• Number Of Positions: 5
• Hours: up to 20
• Department: CASCI and Computer Science
• Contact Name: Gregor von Laszewski
• Contact: gregor@rit.edu

Please apply here and also send a copy of your resume, Transcripts, and cover letter to gregor@rit.edu

Internship Opportunities for RIT Undergraduate Students

The Rochester Institute of Technology invites applications for immediate opening as undergraduate interns to join Gregor von Laszewski at the Center for Advancing the Study of Cyberinfrastructure (CASCI) at RIT. CASCI conducts a large variety of research as part of its more than fourteen cyberinfrastructure related laboratories. You must be enrolled in RIT and be a selfstarter and highly motivated. The exact project will be determined based on your background and interest.

The successful applicants will work closely with von Laszewski and conduct research in the field of cyberinfrastructure, with a possible focus on the scientific software services, dynamic and scientific workflows, scientific portals, distributed computing, and Grids, software oriented architectures, SOA business processes and coordination.

RIT is committed to equal employment opportunity and affirmative action. http://www.rit.edu/~620www/Manual/sectionE/E1_1.html

Applications will continue to receive full consideration until the position is filled. Send your electronic applications including a CV, research interests by email with the subject line "CASCI JOB" to:

Gregor von Laszewski
Center for Advancing the Study of CyberInfrastructure
Rochester Institute of Technology
Building 74 Room 1078
102 Lomb Memorial Drive
Rochester, NY 14623
gregor@rit.edu

Masters Thesis Opportunities for RIT Undergraduate Students

The Rochester Institute of Technology invites applications for immediate opening as graduate students in fulfillment of a Masters thesis to join Gregor von Laszewski at the Center for Advancing the Study of Cyberinfrastructure (CASCI) at RIT. CASCI conducts a large variety of research as part of its more than fourteen cyberinfrastructure related laboratories. You must be enrolled in RIT and be a self starter and highly motivated. The exact project will be determined based on your background and interest.

The successful applicants will work closely with von Laszewski and conduct research in the field of cyberinfrastructure, with a possible focus on the scientific software services, dynamic and scientific workflows, scientific portals, distributed computing, and Grids, software oriented architectures, SOA business processes and coordination.

This position is unpaid. Send your electronic applications including a CV, research interests by email with the subject line "CASCI JOB" to:

Gregor von Laszewski
Center for Advancing the Study of CyberInfrastructure
Rochester Institute of Technology
Building 74 Room 1078
102 Lomb Memorial Drive
Rochester, NY 14623
gregor@rit.edu

Thesis Topics / Independent Study / Collaborative Practicum

Please, watch this list or send your own suggestions to me. More details will be given if you voice interest. Send mail to gregor@rit.edu with the subject line "THESIS TOPIC: "

Dynamic Workflows for Grids with application to a Water Threat Management System

JavaScript/AJAX Grid Abstraction Layer for Portals

GridShell a Grid Service controlable by Python, Java, Ruby, Matlab, Mathematica, ...

For each language adapter a thesis may be possible

Cyberinfrastructure for the Deaf

Survey Project: This project will create a high quality report and paper to be published at a conference or workshop about the state-of-the-art in cyberinfrastructure or technologies in support to the deaf or hard of hearing. We will hopefully establish an official task together with NTID.

Cyberinfrastructure for the Blind

Survey Project: This project will create a high quality report and paper to be published at a conference or workshop about the state-of-the-art in cyberinfrastructure or technologies in support to the blind community.

Cyberinfrastructure for the Physically Handicapped

Survey Project: This project will create a high quality report and paper to be published at a conference or workshop about the state-of-the-art in cyberinfrastructure or technologies in support to the physically handicaped.

Scientific Clusters based on Game Consoles

This project will be used to develop and explore the suitability of Game consoles for the creation of a cluster in order to support of numerically intense scientific applications. An initial application may be the image analysis of soft x-rays which are gathered in real time at the Advanced Photon source at Argonne National Laboratory, a device costing more than 1 billion dollars. The initial platform may be the Playstation 3, but Xbox 360 could be considered for self motivated individuals with proper background

Desktop Supercomputing

This project will prepare a detailed document and proposal on how to create a cluster with small form factor and the largest $ per Flop ratio. The maximum amount of money that is to be spend is $2500. Similar projects exist at other universities, so do a survey of these projects first.

Build a Cluster

Your team will get 5 rack mount computers. Your task is to check if they work, fix them with spare parts, install them in CASCI, and make them accessible through a batch processing queue. You will have to make a decission if you use distributions such as rocks, list alternatives and come up with a decision and explanation to your decision.

Community Volunteer Positions

CoG Kit Volunteers

If you like to volunteer for the CoG? Kit, please contact gregor@rit.edu. Include in the Subject line "COG VOLUNTEER" in your mail. These positions are not restricted to RIT students or only students in the US.

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