Tuesday, February 19, 2013

Netherlands : PhD Positions in Software Architecture at University of Groningen

University of Groningen, Netherlands is inviting application for PhD positions in software architecture to carry out research in the Software Engineering & Architecture (SEARCH) unit of university. Two positions are available for a total of four years. The positions will offer a salary from 2,062 EUR to 2,638 EUR gross per month based on a full time position. The positions will be open until suitable candidates are found.
Study Subject(s): The research topics of the SEARCH group include software architecture design and evaluation, architectural knowledge management, architectural patterns and pattern languages, architecture-centric evolution, service-oriented architectures and software product lines.
Course Level: 
The scholarship is available for pursuing PhD degree
Scholarship Provider: 
University of Groningen
Scholarship can be taken at:
 Netherlands
Eligibility: -Applicants should have a M.Sc. or equivalent in computer science, software engineering or a related discipline.
-Applicants are expected to have an excellent academic record (list of examination marks from your university degree) and be curious, creative and ambitious.
-Applicants should be able to write scientific articles and reports (proven by your graduation thesis or another comparable report) and be fluent in English.
-Applicants should have affinity to research with an industrial focus, be a team player, open-minded and actively participate in knowledge sharing.

Scholarship Open for International Students: The students of Netherlands can apply for this scholarship.
Scholarship Description: The Software Engineering & Architecture (SEARCH) unit at the University of Groningen is one of the leading research groups in the field of software architecture. The group aims to improve the ways we architect industrial software-intensive systems that meet quality standards. The group carries out joint research projects with universities, research institutes, and industrial partners, thus combining academic know-how with industrial practice. The research topics of the SEARCH group include software architecture design and evaluation, architectural knowledge management, architectural patterns and pattern languages, architecture-centric evolution, service-oriented architectures and software product lines.
Number of award(s): 2 PhD positions are available.
Duration of award(s): The contract is for a total of four years (initial one-year assessment period). The doctoral thesis should be finished at the end of the four-year term.
What does it cover? The University of Groningen offers a salary from a minimum of 2,062 EUR gross per month and a maximum of 2,638 EUR gross per month based on a full time position.
How to Apply: Applications for the positions should include a Curriculum Vitae (name, address, degree(s), date, etc.) and the names and email addresses of three professional references. Please send your application to the Prof.dr.ir.

Scholarship Application Deadline: The positions are immediately available and will be open until suitable candidates are found.