[Tccc] Predoctoral / postdoctoral position at IBM Zurich Research Laboratory (Switzerland)
Francois Abel
fab
Mon May 14 16:23:35 EDT 2012
Predoctoral / postdoctoral position: Network accelerator systems
About the position:
A position is available immediately in the Accelerator Technologies
group at the IBM Research - Zurich Laboratory for research in the area of
network accelerator systems. We invite applications from postdoctoral
researchers as well PhD candidates who want to pursue their degree in an
industrial laboratory (in collaboration with a top university in this
field).
The emergence of multi-gigabit network standards such as 10, 40 and 100
GbE combined with network convergence trends such as Data Center Bridging
(DCB) and virtualization is applying tremendous pressure on both the
network I/O complex and the processor compute complex. To sustain the
continuous demand for increased data rates and functionality, servers are
off-loading the network processing tasks to specialized hardware
components such as Network Interface Controllers (NIC) and Converged
Network Adapters (CNA).
The Accelerator Technologies group focuses on FPGA-based and full-custom
accelerators for network, cryptography and text analytics applications. To
strengthen our networking research team, we are seeking a highly motivated
candidate who is interested to work in the following areas: integrated
network interfaces (INIC) and their implications on the host, design and
implementation of application specific processors (ASP) for wire-speed
processing, I/O virtualization and hypervisor acceleration, software
defined networks (SDN) and their underlaying hardware support.
Efficient network processing is implemented as hardware-software
co-design, which is closely linked to the operating system. Hence, we are
seeking candidates with a Master / PhD degree in Computer Engineering with
strong research interests in hardware-software co-design of networking
systems.
The successful candidate should have knowledge in C/C++ (and/or Java) as
well as in Linux kernel drivers. Previous experience with FPGA programming
and TCP/IP protocol stack processing are desirable. Finally, knowledge or
previous exposure in one or several of the above listed project areas
would be considered a plus.
Diversity:
IBM is committed to diversity at the workplace. With us, you will find
an open, multicultural environment. Excellent, flexible working
arrangements enable both women and men to strike the desired balance
between their professional development and their personal lives.
How to apply:
Please send your CV including contact information for references to
Ms. Irene Holenweger Koeb
IBM Research - Zurich
S?umerstrasse 4
8803 R?schlikon, Switzerland
e-mail: iho at zurich.ibm.com
Application per e-mail is preferred. Please quote Ref. 2012-08.
For more technical details, please contact Dr. Christoph Hagleitner,
Manager Accelerator Technologies, (e-mail: hle at zurich.ibm.com)
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