Fwd: Post Doc/Research Associate in Sensor Networks & Internet of Things for Energy Management

The Digital Enterprise Research Institute (DERI) is one of the largest
semantic research organisations in the world. DERIs mission is to establish
semantics as a core pillar of modern computer engineering. DERI offers a
stimulating, dynamic, multi-cultural research environment with excellent
ties to international research organisations worldwide. Working within DERI
offers the successful applicant a stimulating environment and unique
opportunity to become part of an internationally recognised research team.
In collaboration with our industrial partner the successful applicant will
play a key role in making next-generation semantic computing systems a
reality by delivering smart energy management systems for small and medium
sized businesses.
The position focuses on Sensor Networks and Internet of Things for
situation awareness in the energy management ___domain.

Interested Applicants should be capable of demonstrating:
* An ability to work in a team based environment
* Excellent analysis and problem solving skills
* Excellent communication skills, verbal and written
* An ability to interact with both academic researchers and industrial
practitioners
* Ability to tackle wide and varied tasks
* Creative Thinking

The applicant is expected to possess the solid experience using many of the
following skills:
* Third level degree in computer related discipline or strong background in
computer science/information systems
* Good knowledge of Internet of Things and Sensor Networks
* Experience/Knowledge of Event/Stream Processing technologies
* Knowledge/Experience with distributed systems and service-oriented design
principles

Additional Desirable Experience & Background (inc. qualifications):
* A good record of scientific publication in workshops, conferences,
journals and book chapters.
* Experience/Knowledge of Energy Management Systems
* Experience/Knowledge of CoAP
* Experience/Knowledge of decision support systems (i.e. data-driven,
model-driven, decision tables, etc)
* Experience with Semantic Web/Linked Data technologies (e.g. RDF, OWL,
SPARQL)
* A relevant post graduate degree (MSc, PhD) or relevant industrial
experience

The position is full-time, located at DERI Galway. The duration of the
positions will be for 18 months in the first instance. The salary will be
in the range �28,938��51,008, depending on qualifications and experience.
Closing date for applications is Friday March 29th 2013.  A panel for
future similar positions may be formed.

Informal enquiries about these positions may be made to:
Edward Curry, Tel +353-91 492973 ed.curry@deri.org

Application procedure: Candidates are requested to submit a covering
letter, CV (Word or PDF format only) and the names and addresses of at
least two  referees via e-mail to; ed.curry@deri.org using "Post Ref. No.
DGSIT 13-04 Post Doc / Research Associate IoT" in the subject line.