Open Positions in Array Databases on Several Levels

The Large-Scale Scientific Information Systems group at Jacobs University invites applications for several fulltime, fully funded positions available for bright, enthusiastic minds willing to deliver - see the official application page.

Main research focus is on Array Databases where we have a world-leading position. This NoSQL / NewSQL class of systems extends (relational) database models with query and storage support for large multi-dimensional arrays. In the Earth sciences these occur, e.g., as 1-D sensor time series, 2-D satellite maps, 3-D x/y/t image time series and x/y/z seismic data, and 4-D x/y/z/t climate / ocean modeling data. Likewise, Life Sciences need array support, e.g., for 3-D/4-D brain images and gene expression data. "Large" in this context means Terabyte, Petabyte, and in future Exabyte sizes per single object. Queries range from simple data extraction to complex ad-hoc processing and analytics.

Our group has a strong reputation and leading position in array databases. Topics addressed in our research group encompass all aspects of array databases, encompassing conceptual modeling, query languages, optimization, architectures, parallelism, distribution, benchmarking, and applications in Earth, Space, Life, and further sciences; recently, we are transcending the array paradigm towards further scientific data types. Our research platform is open-source rasdaman ("raster data manager") - see this demo - as the first operationally used and "most comprehensive" [Rona Machlin, ACM PoDS] implementation of an Array DBMS, today in operation on 140+ PB. Strong project collaborations exist with earth, space, and life science researchers worldwide, such as with NASA and ESA in the EarthServer initiative. In ISO and the Open Geospatial Consortium we are shaping interoperable geo datacube standards.

Jacobs University is an international research university, recognized as "elite university" by the New York Times. The Computer Science Department has been ranked in top positions by karriere.de and CHE. In this all-english environment students from 110+ nations Jacobs offers a spectrum of services, such as assistance in career planning, language training courses, as well as general counseling, to name but a few. Not the least, there is a vibrant social life with manifold student clubs and activities on and off campus. Living costs are below German average, finding housing not a problem.

Salaries are highly competitive. Ph.D. students will be funded for three years, in which they are expected to complete their Ph.D.; an internship at some partner institutes are foreseen. Research programmer and Postdoc positions will be for two years initially, with an option to prolong depending on performance. Additional funding - e.g., for conference trips - is available for team members who achieve and maintain excellent performance. The work will be roughly split between basic research and application development.

Requirements: You, the successful candidate, will have a degree in Computer Science; a solid background in databases; demonstrated programming skills in C++, Java, python, or similar; enthusiasm and endurance to deliver spearhead contributions; and interest (postdoc: experience) in highly interdisciplinary research. You are strong in team work and in both written and oral communication. Excellent command of English is a must, no knowledge of German language is required.

Application documents: CV, complete list of publications, academic records, transcripts (copies) of certificates/degrees, and two addresses for letters of recommendation. Applications will be accepted continuously until the positions are filled. Send your applications to Prof. Dr. Peter Baumann via e-mail to: .

Jacobs University Bremen is an equal opportunity employer.