Netherlands : PhD Position available in the area of Service Science

ERISS, the European Research Institute in Service Science, part of the Department of Information Management, Tilburg University, is seeking a highly motivated and dedicated PhD candidate to work on exceedingly challenging, interdisciplinary research projects at the intersection of software service systems and cloud computing. You will have the opportunity to work in an international environment and collaborate with and visit a number of high-profile researchers from universities and research institutes all over Europe. Candidate Profile Candidates should meet the following requirements: An excellent Masters degree/PhD Degree (avg. over 8/10) in Computer Science, Information Systems or a closely related field; Programming skills in languages such as Java, PHP, Perl and/or C ; Web Service programming skills and XML; Strong formal background (mathematics, logic, etc.); Very good communication and writing skills in English; Knowledge and experience within the fields of SOA, business process management and cloud computing, and software modeling and development skills will be highly rated. Candidates should be able to work in a collaborative environment with a strong commitment to achieving research excellence. Application Procedure Interested candidates are requested to send their application to Alice Kloosterhuis (A.M.Kloosterhuis@uvt.nl) including: A cover letter describing yourself and your interests; Soft copy of your publications (e.g. master thesis, conference/workshop/journal papers); Your CV; Your transcripts; Proof of proficiency in English (e.g. TOEFL test or IELTS) if English is not your first language. The position is available with immediate effect. Contact Person: Alice Kloosterhuis (A.M.Kloosterhuis@uvt.nl) Application Deadline : 31 October 2011