Main research field: Computer Sciences
Sub research fields: Information Systems, Web Services
Job description: The position consists of a full-time position for a period of 12 months (with the possibility to be renewed until September 2019 under revision of the performance) at SEGAL (Space & Earth Geodetic Analysis Laboratory), Department of Computer Sciences, University of Beira Interior, Covilhã, Portugal. The candidate will be responsible for the development and implementation of procedures that will guarantee that the web-services being created using the existing physical network infrastructure that supports the project will be online continuously. The selected candidate will also conduct research in the field of development of Web Services for management of databases and repositories of geodetic data and derived products. Candidates must hold a Master in Computer Sciences Engineering.
Work plan: The candidate will be responsible for developing and documenting several of the deliverables that UBI is responsible for within the WP10 (GNSS Data & Products) of EPOS, in particular:
- Development and implementation of procedures that will guarantee the EPOS web- will be online continuously.
- Administration of the network infrastructure that support the project.
- Development of Interfaces and Add-ons for Web Services that are being developed for EPOS.
- Maintaining Java source codes of existing software and developing new software for implementation of the new database structure for GNSS data and the metadata.
- Add more functionality to the current set of queries of the web service interfaces.
- Collaborate with the Integrated Core Services to ensure overall compatibility with the other EPOS Working Packages.
- Interaction with the other partners.
Working place: SEGAL (Space & Earth Geodetic Analysis Laboratory), Department of Computer Sciences, University of Beira Interior, Covilhã, Portugal, under the supervision of Prof. Rui Fernandes.
Duration of Research Fellowship: Each fellowship will last 12 months and is expected to start by January 2018 or the earliest possible date.
Deadline for candidature: The application is open from 13/12/2017 until 27/12/2017.
For further information about Admission conditions, Applicable Laws and Regulations, Value of Monthly Fee Grant, Required documentation, Evaluation criteria, Jury for the Selection, Form of advertising / notification of results and submission form of applications consult Announcement.