Postdoc in Software Technology for Code Specialization - Hiring in process/Finished, not possible to apply

Job description

As a postdoc you will join the group of Prof. Benoit Baudry who investigates techniques to constantly evolve distributed software applications to prevent single points of failure. Our scientific activity is grounded on an experimental approach of software with real-world case studies.

In this project, the postdoc will investigate program specialization and code debloating. These approaches aim at detecting and removing the parts of an application compiled code that are not used. Such unused code is present for multiple reasons: reuse only a small portion of a third party library; run the application in a specific environment; reuse container images that provide more features than necessary. The expected benefits of specialization are as follow: reduce attack surface, smaller and faster programs.

The postdoc is expected to develop an autonomous research activity in the area of program specialization and code debloating, which shall be published in the top conferences and journals in the fields of software engineering and systems. The applicant must also be ready to take part in supervision activities (Masters and PhD students). The working language is English. The application should be motivated with a one-pager research statement.

The Wallenberg Autonomous Systems and Software Program (WASP) is funding this postdoc position. WASP is Sweden’s largest ever individual research program, and provides a platform for academic research and education, fostering interaction with Sweden’s leading technology companies. See http://wasp-sweden.org/.

Related works:

http://www.cis.upenn.edu/~mhnaik/papers/ccs18.pdf

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Qualifications

The candidate should have a strong background from at least one of the following areas: dynamic and static program analysis, compilation, operating systems. Expertise in object-oriented programming and design is highly appreciated.

Requirements

• A doctoral degree or an equivalent foreign degree, obtained within the last three years prior to the application deadline.

Great emphasis will be placed on personal competence and suitability.

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Application

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The application should contain the following:

1. CV including relevant professional experience and knowledge.
2. Copies of diplomas and grades from your previous university studies. Translations to English or Swedish if the original documents are not issued in one of these languages.
3. Brief explanation of why you want to conduct research, about your academic interests and how they relate to your previous studies and future goals; max 2 pages long.
4. Representative publications or technical reports: Document no more than 10 pages each. For longer documents (eg dissertations), attach a summary (abstract) and a web link to the full text.
5. At least two of recommendation letters

Your complete application must be received at KTH no later than the last day of application, midnight CET/CEST (Central European Time/Central European Summer Time).

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