PhD Positions in programming language runtimes (Python)
1 Position I: Python on OMR =========================== The candidate will explore the benefits and challenges of using OMR [1] components (e.g. JIT, GC) in Python [2,3] runtimes. This may involve extending OMR in novel ways to better support Python, or vice-versa. If questions like how to balance fast startup time for scripting applications against good performance for compute-intensive workloads sound interesting, this might an opportunity for you. 2 Position II: Python and PGAS ============================== The candidate will implement support for parallel programming with Python, using the PGAS [4] (parallel global address space) model. The PGAS model can significantly simplify the implementation of parallel algorithms on distributed and shared memory computers. Challenges include enabling parallelism while dealing with Python's Global Interpreter Lock (GIL), and implementing distributed garbage collection efficiently. 3 Qualifications ================ Normally applicants to the Computer Science PhD program at UNB require a Master's degree in computer science or a closely related area. This project will require substantial hands-on and experimental work, and being comfortable with Python and C++. Familiarity with Linux and Open Source Software development would be a plus. For position I, exposure to programming language concepts like GC, JIT, and bytecode would be helpful. For position II, experience with parallel programming frameworks and/or languages such as MPI, OpenMP, X10 is an asset. 4 Environment ============= This project is supported by the IBM Centre for Advanced Studies (Atlantic) at the University of New Brunswick [5]. We have a lively group of students, postdocs, and research assistants working on related problems. Students work closely with both UNB researchers and technical experts from IBM, gaining valuable perspective and experience. 5 Support ========= These positions are "fully funded"; the exact funding package is subject to finalization but will be consistent with other fully funded students in Computer Science at UNB. You can find some information about expenses on the UNB web site [6]. 6 Contact ========= Send your resumé and unofficial transcripts by email to Stephen MacKay <smackay3@unb.ca> Please specify which position(s) you are interested in. [1]: [http://www.eclipse.org/omr/] [2]: [http://www.python.org] [3]: [http://www.pypy.org] [4]: [http://www.pgas.org/] [5]: [http://www.unb.ca/research/casatlantic/] [6]: [http://www.unb.ca/fredericton/studentservices/international/new_internationa...]
David Bremner <bremner@unb.ca> writes:
1 Position I: Python on OMR ===========================
The candidate will explore the benefits and challenges of using OMR [1] components (e.g. JIT, GC) in Python [2,3] runtimes. This may involve extending OMR in novel ways to better support Python, or vice-versa. If questions like how to balance fast startup time for scripting applications against good performance for compute-intensive workloads sound interesting, this might an opportunity for you.
We are still looking for people. Ad blurb below, hopefully once a year or so is not too often. ---------------------------------------------------------------------- The IBM Center For Advanced Studies (Atlantic) [1] has several fully funded positions available for graduate students working on Python related projects. Topics include garbage collection, just-in-time compilation, parallel and distributed computing, programming language interoperability, and sandboxing. Students will have a chance to work on open source projects, including OMR [2]. We have a lively group of professors, students, postdocs, and research assistants working on related problems. Students work closely with both UNB researchers and technical experts from IBM, gaining valuable perspective and experience. 1 Qualifications ════════════════ For positions at the Master's level, UNB requires a Bachelor's degree in computer science or equivalent; at the PhD level we normally require a Master's degree in computer science or a closely related area. These project will require substantial hands-on and experimental work, and being comfortable with Python and C++. Familiarity with Linux and Open Source Software development would be a plus. Exposure to programming language concepts like GC, JIT, and bytecode would be an asset. Several positions would benefit from a background in operating systems, or parallel programming frameworks. 2 Support ═════════ These positions are "fully funded"; the exact funding package is subject to finalization but will be consistent with other fully funded students in Computer Science at UNB. You can find some information about expenses on the UNB web site[3]. 3 Contact ═════════ Send your resumé and unofficial transcripts by email to Stephen MacKay <smackay3@unb.ca> Please specify whether you are interested in a position at the Masters or PhD level, and any listed topics of particular interest. Footnotes ───────── [1] [http://www.unb.ca/research/casatlantic/] [2] [http://www.eclipse.org/omr/] [3] [http://www.unb.ca/fredericton/studentservices/international/new_internationa...]
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David Bremner