From: Imran Ali Tasadduq <iatasadduq@uqu.edu.sa>
Subject: Research Assistant, CS, Umm Al-Qura University
To: "Syeda Umema Hani (umema_hani@yahoo.com)" <umema_hani@yahoo.com>
Date: Thursday, 19 January, 2012, 9:43 PM
Could you please post the following ad on PakGrid also? I don't seem to have the rights to post it.
Position Title:
Research Assistant, Department of Computer Science, Umm Al-Qura University, Makkah, Saudi Arabia.
Job description:
The research assistant will work on a major funded research project with international collaborators in implementing specific research ideas in the area of high performance computing, specifically in transactional memory. Primary duties include: code design, implementation, and results evaluation. Additional duties may include accurately completing all required documentation, maintaining regular communication with project leaders and collaborators, and disseminating timely reports on significant results.
To be considered for this post, candidates must have the following:
· A master degree in computer science or computer engineering.
· Excellent Java and/or C++ software development skills in the Linux environment.
· Ability to rapidly familiarize with large, complex software packages.
· Excellent technical English written and oral communication skills.
· Ability to function autonomously in a collaborative team.
· Ability to work in a fast paced environment, with strong attention to detail, and excellent time management and reporting skills.
The following skills are not required, but highly desirable:
· Familiarity with working in an academic research setting.
· Knowledge of modern CPU architecture, GCC compiler, and/or Java and C++ memory models.
· Familiarity with GPGPU software development.
· Familiarity with administrating and maintaining an x86/Linux cluster.
The position is available immediately, and candidates are encouraged to apply as soon as possible. The position is contract-based, renewable yearly subject to satisfactory progress. To be considered for the position, send a covering letter, CV, and research statement to the email mmansari [at] uqu [dot] edu [dot] sa with the subject line "RA-NPST-HPC".
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Dr Imran Tasadduq
Department of Computer Engineering
College of Computer & Information Systems
Umm Al-Qura University
Makkah, Saudi Arabia
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