PhD Position on Software Architectures for Cyber-physical Systems (m/f/d)
Your tasks
As part of the research project, the candidate is expected to conduct an extensive analysis of non-functional requirements relevant in the context of CPS. From these requirements a formal model and framework including a knowledge base to support software architects in decision making and documentation should be developed. This model and knowledge base should be integrated with the modeling of software systems (including tooling) to automate architecture recommendation and decisions while modeling, as well as to automatically generate system configurations for systems of CPS based on software containers.
The PhD candidate may have the option to support the teaching activities of our chair in the software engineering courses at bachelor level.
Your profile
- You have a university-level master's degree in computer science.
- You have excellent written and verbal communication skills in English.
- You have good programming skills in Java, Python or similar object-oriented programming languages and you are familiar with software and systems modeling (e.g., UML, SysML).
- You have experience with implementing non-trivial software and distributed systems.
- You have knowledge about software architecture, non-functional requirements, microservices, containerization, etc.
- You ideally have experience in the domains of CPS, IoT, robotics, or systems engineering in general.
- You are motivated to work in an international team of distinguished researchers.
- You are motivated by both personal and team accomplishments.
· Optional: you have experience in teaching software engineering classes (as teaching assistant)
Inspirational Work Environment
Executive Education
Network
Family & Career
Equal Opportunities
Fit and Healthy
Inspirational Work Environment
At the HSG, as Europe's leading business university, we operate in an entrepreneurial environment where you will meet highly qualified, ambitious experts - both regionally and internationally. For example, you benefit from a modern IT infrastructure and, in our library via HSGswisscovery, from nationwide access to the wealth of scientific information available.
Executive Education
We support internal and external executive education opportunities. Our internal executive education programme offers you a practical, dedicated and didactically mature transfer of knowledge in the form of seminars, e-learning, coaching and collegial advice. We support task-specific external training and executive education financially as well as with regard to the time required.
Network
We promote our culture of cross-functional collaboration and create space for forging valuable relationships - also with external partners. Regular exchanges and internal events help to strengthen these relationships and make them long-lasting.
Family & Career
We provide our employees with flexible work time models with a variable number of hours per week. As a family-friendly employer, we offer part-time positions, 16 weeks of maternity leave and a subsidised crèche, as well as support with childcare during the vacations.
Equal Opportunities
The University enables equal opportunities for all employees and students. This applies to degree courses and work, as well as academic careers, university management positions and the reconciliation of studies, work and private commitments. We are committed to this with various measures in the areas of teaching, research, administration and the Presidency.
Fit and Healthy
We help you stay fit and healthy. In addition to our diverse range of sports activities at the university, most of which are free of charge, and campaign weeks for corporate health management, we also offer you fruit in the workplace. In our canteen you will find a wide selection of freshly prepared meals - from vegetarian to fish dishes - at discounted prices.
Further information on working at the HSG can be found here.
For job-related questions
Assistant-Professor for Software Engineering
Methods and Techniques
+41 71 224 34 44
ronny.seiger@unisg.ch
I am looking forward to your application and to making an impact together.
+41 71 224 26 27
angelika.graefingholt@unisg.ch
I would be pleased to get to know you soon.
Your place of work
University of St.Gallen
«A place where knowledge is created» - As one of Europe's leading universities of economics and business administration, the University of St.Gallen (HSG), Switzerland, is committed to the education of over 9800 students. The HSG is one of the largest employers in the region and provides an attractive and innovative environment for more than 3300 researchers, educators and professional staff.
