Research Associate

Job Description

Applications are invited for a Research Associate position with the Systems Software Research Group (https://www.ssrg.ece.vt.edu/) at Virginia Tech. The position involves investigating innovative operating systems (OS) and virtualization architectures for emerging computer hardware, in particular, those with multicore processors, heterogeneous cores, and server-grade high-end hardware with IO virtualization support. The position involves developing OSs and virtualization software systems for such hardware, developing them as open-source software, contributing to experimental open-source projects, e.g., Virginia Tech's Popcorn Linux project (http://popcornlinux.org/), LibrettOS project (https://librettos.org/), and upstreaming them (or components thereof) to mainstream OS/virtualization infrastructures (e.g., Linux, BSD).

Required Qualifications

A Master's degree in computer science or computer engineering is required. Background in operating systems and virtualization is required; proven programming expertise with open-source OSs or related infrastructures (e.g., the Linux kernel, BSD, Xen, KVM, etc) is required. Background and experience with compiler and run-time infrastructures (e.g., GCC, LLVM) are highly desirable.

Appointment Type

Restricted

Salary Information

Commensurate with Experience

Review Date

November 15, 2021

Additional Information

Applicants must submit a letter of application, resume, and listing of at least three professional references with complete contact information.

The successful candidate will be required to have a criminal conviction check.

About Virginia Tech

Dedicated to its motto, Ut Prosim (That I May Serve), Virginia Tech pushes the boundaries of knowledge by taking a hands-on, transdisciplinary approach to preparing scholars to be leaders and problem-solvers. A comprehensive land-grant institution that enhances the quality of life in Virginia and throughout the world, Virginia Tech is an inclusive community dedicated to knowledge, discovery, and creativity. The university offers more than 280 majors to a diverse enrollment of more than 36,000 undergraduate, graduate, and professional students in eight undergraduate colleges , a school of medicine , a veterinary medicine college, Graduate School , and Honors College . The university has a significant presence across Virginia, including the Innovation Campus in Northern Virginia; the Health Sciences and Technology Campus in Roanoke; sites in Newport News and Richmond; and numerous Extension offices and research centers . A leading global research institution, Virginia Tech conducts more than $500 million in research annually.

Virginia Tech does not discriminate against employees, students, or applicants on the basis of age, color, disability, sex (including pregnancy), gender, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, national origin, political affiliation, race, religion, sexual orientation, or military status, or otherwise discriminate against employees or applicants who inquire about, discuss, or disclose their compensation or the compensation of other employees or applicants, or on any other basis protected by law.

If you are an individual with a disability and desire an accommodation, please contact Kathy Atkins at atkins@vt.edu during regular business hours at least 10 business days prior to the event.

Advertised: October 29, 2021
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