Job Description: We are seeking five PhD students across a range of systems. In particular, we are seeking two PhD students to investigate the implications of photonic networks on future large-scale computer systems (such as data centres or scientific computers) with a focus on power consumption reduction. The work will involve modelling large systems of chip multiprocessors with photonic interconnect using FPGA-based emulation.
These two positions are funded by the EPRSC grant EP/I004157/1 (for more details see (http://gow.epsrc.ac.uk/ViewGrant.aspx?GrantRef=EP/H040536/1)
We are seeking a further three PhD students for the ‘INTelligent Energy awaRE NETworks’ (INTERNET) project whose vision is to reduce the carbon footprint of ICT networks by at least an order of magnitude – along with a corresponding reduction in non-renewable energy consumption. PhD students would perform complimentary work across topics including: the investigation of energy-aware network protocol design and implementation for the migration of virtualised systems, performing research into the models of energy usage of networks in and between data centres, and the design and implementation of novel hardware-software interfaces. These three positions are funded by the EPSRC grant EP/H040536/1 (for more details see (http://gow.epsrc.ac.uk/ViewGrant.aspx?GrantRef=EP/H040536/1)
Candidates should have a 1st class degree in computer science, electronic engineering, mathematics or a closely related discipline, ideally with experience in one or more of the following:
* Computer architectures
* Computer networks
* Virtualization and migration
* Physical layer digital and/or optical communications
* Digital design, FPGA programming, Hardware Description Languages
Application deadline: 1 December 2010
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