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Research Opportunity

Distributed Systems

Work description

The following activities have been defined for this grant:

• To develop a fault tolerant data persistence mechanism, using heterogeneous replication techniques;
• To develop a benchmark for evaluating systems based on heterogeneous database replication;
• To thoroughly evaluate the fault-tolerante persistence mechanism based on heterogenous replication with the benchmark;
• To write a dissertation on the topic of the work done in the context of this grant;
• Write an activity report regarding the grant.

Academic Qualifications

• Be enrolled in a MSc program in computer science or Informatics Engineering.

Minimum profile required

• Knowledgeable in Distributed Systems;
• Knowledgeable in Fault Tolerance.

Preference factors

• Knowledgeable in heterogeneous replication systems.

Maintenance stipend: € 990,98, according to the table of monthly maintenance stipend for FCT grants , paid via bank transfer. Grant holders may be awarded potential supplements, according to a quarterly evaluation process (Articles 19, 21 and 22 of the Regulations for Grants of INESC TEC and Annex II), up to a maximum limit of 50% of the monthly maintenance stipend.

INESC TEC supports costs with registration, enrolment or tuition fees, during the grant duration, under the terms established in the internal document: "Payment of Tuition fees to grant holders".

The grant holder will benefit from health insurance, supported by INESC TEC.

Application Period

Since 14 Aug 2024 to 28 Aug 2024

Centre

High-Assurance Software

Scientific Advisor

Ana Nunes Alonso

What we offer

• Multicultural and collaborative environment
• A multicultural, international and collaborative environment that makes it easier to exchange ideas, work in networks and create synergies.
• International projects
• The possibility of working in international projects with some of the most important companies in the field.
• Mentoring
• Mentoring with the best researchers in the fields of electrical and industrial engineering, bioengineering, information technology and physics.
• Self Improvement
• The possibility of participating in international conferences, workshops, seminars and vocational training.
• Other Benefits and Perks
• Flexible working time, health insurance, discounts in hotels, transportation, etc.
• Informal Events
• Annual informal events, such as the multicultural party.

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