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The Customized Parallel Computing (CPC) research group at the Faculty of Information Technology and Communication Sciences is a part of the Unit of Computing Sciences. CPC’s main research focus is on design and programming methodologies of customized parallel computing platforms and real time implementations of challenging algorithms. The group’s ongoing work includes OpenASIP, an open application-specific instruction-set toolset, which can be used to design and program customized processors. The group has also authored pocl, a portable implementation of the OpenCL standard.
Job description
We are looking for 1-2 Postdoctoral Research Fellows to work on a research project in the CPC group. In the project we will design and develop a scalable multicore processor platform for massively parallel execution. Ideally the platform will allow automatic exploration of large-scale system design spaces with the possibility to evaluate application-specific optimizations. Depending on your expertise and interests, you have a chance to work and collaborate on one or more of the following topics:
- Designing and developing AI-based processor design automation. This is achieved with methods such as reinforcement learning to generate programmable accelerators from high-level language program descriptions.
- Designing and developing the processor platform. This requires familiarizing oneself with the state-of-the-art in processor platform landscape and multicore processors (especially GPGPU), constructing a plan to implement the processor platform, and participating in the software and hardware implementation.
- Communicating the research in the form of publications.
Requirements
The position is intended for recently graduated researchers, so that they may gain further experience and advance their careers. We require a PhD degree in computer science, or a related subject area. We are looking for versatile and independent researchers with a solid background in computer architecture or embedded systems. We expect a competence to pursue independent scientific work and adequate teaching skills. You should be fluent in spoken and written English, have good communication and teamwork skills, and have a solid experience in one or more of the following topics:
- Computer architecture design
- Multicore systems (HW and/or SW), parallel programming
- Machine learning
- Embedded software
- Digital design implementation, verification and simulation
- FPGA and/or ASIC implementation
We appreciate experience of studying and working abroad and contacts to international research community. We expect that you have experience in the closely related area of the positions. In case you have theoretical traits for the analysis of experimental work and the ability to supervise M.Sc. and Ph.D. students that would be considered an advantage. The position may also involve some teaching duties in the future. Please be prepared to provide proof of your merits when requested.
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We offer
The position will be filled for a fixed-term period of 2 years. The planned starting date is September 1st 2023 or as mutually agreed. A trial period of six months applies to all our new employees.
The salary will be based on both the position requirements and the employee’s personal performance in accordance with the Salary system of Finnish universities. According to the criteria applied to teaching and research staff, the position of a postdoctoral research fellow is placed on level 5-6 of the job requirements scale. In addition to the basic salary, a supplementary salary will be paid according to personal performance, depending on the selected candidate’s qualifications and experience.
We offer you the opportunity to join our dynamic and innovative international community. As a member of staff at Tampere University, you will enjoy a range of competitive benefits, such as occupational health care services, flexible work schedule with possibility for a modern hybrid workplace, versatile research infrastructure, modern teaching facilities and a safe and inviting campus area as well as a personal fund to spend on sports and cultural activities in your free time. Please read more about working at Tampere University. You can also find more information about us and working and living Tampere by watching our video: Tampere Higher Education Community – our academic playground.
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How to apply
Please submit your application through our online recruitment system. The closing date for applications is May 29th 2023 (23:59 EEST / UTC +3). Please write your application and all accompanying documents in English or Finnish and attach them in PDF format.
Applications should include the following documents:
- Curriculum Vitae according to TENK guidelines
- List of publications according to Academy of Finland guidelines
- Doctoral diploma in original language and also with official translation in English (if original language is other than Finnish or English)
- References from two people
- Motivation letter (incl. research directions):
- 1-3 pages where you introduce yourself and present your qualifications.
- Previous research fields and main research results.
- Future goals and research focus. Are there any specific projects and research issues you are primarily interested in?
For more information, please contact:
Group Leader Pekka Jääskeläinen, email: pekka.jaaskelainen (at) tuni.fi
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Räätälöidyn rinnakkaislaskennan (Customized Parallel Computing, (CPC)) -tutkimusryhmä hakee 1-2 tutkijatohtoria tietokonearkkitehtuurin alalta.
Ryhmä tutkii ja kehittää menetelmiä räätälöitävien laskenta-alustojen suunnitteluun ja ohjelmointiin, sekä vaativien sovellusten reaaliaikaisiin toteutuksiin.
Tehtävänkuvaus
Tutkijatohtorin tehtäviin kuuluu tutkimuksen suunnittelua, toteutusta sekä julkaisutoimintaa. Tutkimusprojektissa kehitetään alusta, jolla voidaan suunnitella ja arvioida massiivisesti rinnakkaisia moniydinprosessoreita. Tehtävässä oleellisena osana on tutkimustulosten kommunikointi tieteellisten julkaisuiden muodossa.
Hakuohjeet
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Hakuaika tehtävään päättyy
29.5.2023 klo 23.59
Application period starts: 2023-05-08 08:00
Application period ends: 2023-05-29 23:59
Read the job description at the university homepage
Post expires on Monday May 29th, 2023
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