The software evolution and architecture lab (s.e.a.l.) at the University of Zurich, Switzerland is seeking applications for three PhD students in the areas of software development for cloud and mobile applications. All positions are fully funded, available immediately, and open until filled.
Job Description
One student will work with Dr. Philipp Leitner and Prof. Harald Gall on the SNF-funded project “MINCA – Models to Increase the Cost Awareness of Cloud Developers”. The student shall be interested in the intersection of software engineering and cloud computing (distributed systems) research, and be able and willing to pursue empirical research (e.g., repository mining, interview or survey research, concept prototyping, and statistical modelling and analysis). Some more information on this line of research can be found on Philipp Leitner’s web page.
Two students will work with Dr. Sebastiano Panichella and Prof. Harald Gall on the SNF-funded project “SURF-MobileAppsData”. This project focuses on mining mobile apps data available in app stores to support software engineers in better maintenance and evolution for these apps. In particular, the goal of mining data of mobile apps is to build an analysis framework and a feedback-driven environment to help developers to build better mobile applications. Some more information on this line of research can be found on Sebastiano Panichella’s website.
Our group consists of 2 professors, 3 post-docs, and 8-10 PhD students, all working on how to improve software developer productivity and software quality. We have a track record of substantial impact at international venues and are well funded, both on the national and European level. We cooperate with researchers around the world, including companies such as Microsoft, Google, IBM, ABB, or SAP.
The Department of Informatics
The Department of Informatics is the competence center for Informatics at the University of Zurich. Ten tenured professors, four assistant professors, and approximately 100 PhD students and postdoctoral researchers instruct and conduct research at the department. Zurich is a leading global city and among the world’s largest financial centers. The city is home to a large number of financial institutions and IT companies. Most of Switzerland’s research and development centers are concentrated in Zurich and the low tax rates attract overseas companies to set up their headquarters there. Quality of life is very high in Zurich.
Language
English is the working and teaching language all over computer science. Germans generally have reasonable command of English; and in day-to-day life, you can easily get along with English as your only language.
Eligibility Criteria
Mandatory conditions of employment are:
- Master’s degree (MSc) in Computer Science and/or Software Engineering
- Fluency in English
The position requires relocating to Zurich.
Salary
We offer an internationally competitive salary in accordance with University of Zurich regulations. The university aims to increase the number of women in this field. Therefore, women are especially encouraged to apply for this position.
Applications
Starting date: The positions are available immediately. Applications are accepted until the positions are filled.
Applications: Please email a statement of interest, detailed CV, a writing sample (e.g., a published or submitted paper, or your thesis), and at least one letter of reference from a faculty member (either from your home institution or a past collaborator), as one PDF document to seal-jobs@ifi.uzh.ch. Please indicate which position you are applying to by using the tag [CLOUD-Student] or [MOBILE-Student] as part of your subject line.
More information: Please contact Sebastiano Panichella (panichella@ifi.uzh.ch) or Philipp Leitner (leitner@ifi.uzh.ch) for questions.
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