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The research group Reliable System Software at the Institute for Operating Systems and Computer Networks at TU Braunschweig is looking for applicants for an PhD positions in the area of Disruptive Memory Systems. The research group is currently in the process of being established. The positions are to be filled as soon as possible.

Research Associate / Postdoc / Doctoral Candidate (m/f/d) in the field of System Software for Disruptive Memory Systems.

(EG 13 TV-L, full-time)

The position is to be filled on a fixed-term basis for an initial period of 3 years. The successful applicant will be given the opportunity to pursue a doctorate / for further scientific qualification.

The PhD candidates will initially conduct studies within the context of the ParPerOS project. This project is part of the DFG Priority Program SPP2377 "Disruptive Memory Technologies". Our goal is to create new operating-system abstractions to manage large amounts of main memory. For this we often prototype within the OS kernel, mainly Linux. For an overview of our current research directions, the following papers give an impression:

• USENIX Conference A Distinguished Artifact Award
  LLFree: Scalable and Optionally-Persistent Page-Frame Allocation

  Lars Wrenger, Florian Rommel, Alexander Halbuer, Christian Dietrich, Daniel Lohmann2023 USENIX Annual Technical Conference (USENIX '23)USENIX Association2023Distinguished Artifact Award.
  PDF Slides [BibTex]

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  BibTex Entry

  @inproceedings{wrenger:23:atc,
  location = {Boston, MA},
  author = {Wrenger, Lars and Rommel, Florian and Halbuer, Alexander and Dietrich, Christian and Lohmann, Daniel},
  booktitle = {2023 USENIX Annual Technical Conference (USENIX '23)},
  entrysubtype = {Conference},
  isbn = {978-1-939133-35-9},
  month = {jul},
  pages = {897–914},
  publisher = {USENIX Association},
  title = {{LLFree}: Scalable and {Optionally-Persistent} {Page-Frame} Allocation},
  url = {https://www.usenix.org/conference/atc23/presentation/wrenger},
  year = {2023},
  }

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• DIMES Workshop
  Morsels: Explicit Virtual Memory Objects

  Alexander Halbuer, Christian Dietrich, Florian Rommel, Daniel LohmannProceedings of the 1st Workshop on Disruptive Memory SystemsAssociation for Computing Machinery2023.
  PDF Slides 10.1145/3609308.3625267 [BibTex]

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  BibTex Entry

  @inproceedings{halbuer:23:dimes,
  author = {Alexander Halbuer and Christian Dietrich and Florian Rommel and Daniel Lohmann},
  booktitle = {Proceedings of the 1st Workshop on Disruptive Memory Systems},
  date = {2023-10},
  doi = {10.1145/3609308.3625267},
  entrysubtype = {Workshop},
  location = {Koblenz, Germany},
  month = {October},
  publisher = {Association for Computing Machinery},
  series = {DIMES '23},
  title = {Morsels: Explicit Virtual Memory Objects},
  year = {2023},
  }

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• ACCESS Journal
  Evaluation and Refinement of an Explicit Virtual-Memory Primitive

  Yannick Loeck, Christian DietrichIEEE Access112023.
  PDF 10.1109/ACCESS.2023.3338149 [BibTex]

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  BibTex Entry

  @article{loeck:23:access,
  author = {Loeck, Yannick and Dietrich, Christian},
  doi = {10.1109/ACCESS.2023.3338149},
  entrysubtype = {Journal},
  journaltitle = {IEEE Access},
  month = {December},
  number = {},
  pages = {136855-136868},
  title = {Evaluation and Refinement of an Explicit Virtual-Memory Primitive},
  volume = {11},
  year = {2023},
  }

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In addition to gaining insights and having a lot of fun along the way, the goals of these studies are to advance the candidate's dissertation project and publish research results at top international conferences.

If you have already completed your PhD, the position can also be filled as a post-doctoral position.

Your Tasks

The following incomplete list is meant to provide an overview of the tasks for PhD candidates. In all tasks, you won’t be working alone but will receive strong support from the other members of the research group and Christian Dietrich.

Independent research within the research projects of the group. This includes:

• Planning concrete research projects
• Conducting literature reviews and analyzing the state of the art
• Developing suitable prototypes and conducting measurements
• Writing scientific papers
• Engaging with the scientific community (e.g., attending conferences)

Teaching activities within the courses offered by the group:

• Organizing and conducting courses
• Leading tutorials and seminars
• Answering students' questions
• Supervising Bachelor's and Master's theses.

Your Qualifications

• Academic Degree: University degree (M.Sc.) in computer science or an equivalent field.
• Expertise: Knowledge in at least one of the following areas: operating systems, system software, compilers.
• Programming Skills: Strong programming skills, especially in low-level languages (C, C++, Rust).
• Language Skills: Proficiency in German and English, suitable for teaching in German and writing scientific papers in English.
• Teamwork: Enjoy working in a group and a desire to collaborate with other researchers.
• Practical Orientation: Motivation to develop real-world systems.

We Offer

• Innovative Research Environment: Work in a dynamic and young research group, access to cutting-edge technologies, and networking with research partners from other universities.
• Participation in International Leading Research: Demonstrated by numerous international publications and involvement in a DFG priority program, the research group is at the forefront of technological advancements.
• Support for Your Dissertation: Intensive supervision of the research projects and publications, as well as guidance in the preparation of the final dissertation.
• Professional Development: Opportunities for professional and personal growth through workshops, seminars, and conferences. Mentoring student assistants provides a chance to develop leadership skills.
• Academic Networking: Integration into a broad network of scientists. Attending conferences allows you to build your own professional network.
• Personal Benefits: Competitive compensation (according to TVL-E13), flexible working hours, and access to additional university resources (e.g., library, sports facilities, etc.).

Further notes

We welcome applicants of all nationalities. At the same time, we encourage people with severe disabilities to apply. Applications from severely disabled persons will be given preference if they are equally qualified. Please attach a proof of disability to your application. We are also working on the fulfilment of the Central Equality Plan based on the Lower Saxony Equal Rights Act (Niedersächsisches Gleichberechtigungsgesetz—NGG) and strive to reduce under-representation in all areas and positions as defined by the NGG. Therefore, applications from women are particularly welcome in this case.

The personal data will be stored for the purpose of processing the application. By submitting your application, you agree that your data may be stored and processed electronically for application purposes in compliance with the provisions of data protection law. Further information on data protection can be found in our data protection regulations at https://www.tu-braunschweig.de/datenschutzerklaerung-bewerbungen . Application costs cannot be reimbursed.

Questions, Applications

For more information, please call Prof. Christian Dietrich on +49 (0) 531 391-3294 or via mail: christian.dietrich@tu-braunschweig.de.

Please prepare your application in German or English as a single PDF document consisting of the following:

• Cover letter (including a brief description of your motivation),
• Curriculum vitae, including a list of publications, awards, etc.,
• Academic records (grades from your previous studies, including information on the grading scale),.
• Proof of your German language proficiency, if German is not your native language,
• If you already hold a PhD, please include a research statement and future plans.

The deadline for the application is February 15th, 2025.