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Two positions
are presently available at AIT.
Interested candidates are warmly invited to send their
CVs.
Please follow the respective link if you are interested
in:
1./
Research Scientist Position to work on
on advanced e-learning tools and platforms
2./ Research Scientist Position to work on on security related issues
1.Call for
Research Scientist
Athens Information Technology seeks to hire a full-time
senior researcher/computer scientist for the needs of
its ongoing e-learning activity that involves research
on and development of enabling technologies, as well as
the provision of specialized e-learning solutions,
within its Multimedia, Knowledge and Web Technologies
Area.
The Group has up to now invested substantial research
and development efforts towards implementing an advanced
e-learning Web-based platform featuring integrated
synchronous and asynchronous modes of learning and
collaboration tools (a/v conferencing, chatting, forums,
e-mails), single sign-on capabilities, communities
support, Webcasts, Whiteboard, role-based authorization,
user/group administration, LMS/LCMS features such as
course catalogues, course configuration and packaging,
rich-media course material support, tagging, scheduling
and notification, security and rights management, etc.
The vision in this area is two-fold:
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To advance the e-learning platform
with further innovative features, such as Web-based
synchronous virtual labs and simulators, more
advanced collaborative spaces among remote student
communities and academic institutions, Web-based
desktop sharing, etc. and develop relevant platform
components and tools.
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To deploy the platform capabilities
in real-life application contexts and prove its
added value.
The position thus requires a thorough understanding
of and specialization in these technologies and
learning practices, including:
- In depth familiarity with e-learning technologies
and relevant systems (e.g. Learning
Management/Learning Content Management systems) and
current advanced e-learning practices.
- Software design and development skills (mainly web
development and multimedia technologies know-how)
and proven experience in Web applications
programming
A set of mandatory tasks to be carried out include:
- Development and maintenance of multimedia Web
portals and integration with AIT’s advanced
e-learning platform
- E-learning courses preparation, structuring and
publishing on the e-learning platform.
- Courses/Users/Groups administration and
maintenance.
- Research and further development of AIT’s
e-learning platform, tools and functionalities.
In addition to the above minimal set of
requirements, the following qualifications/
expertise will be favorably considered:
- A PhD (preferably) in Computer Science/Engineering
and desirable specialization in the above described
areas.
- Academic or industrial experience in Web and
Multimedia Technologies as well as e-Learning
related areas.
- Teaching experience.
Graduate students with a relevant M.Sc. degree who
want to continue their careers towards a Ph.D.
degree are also welcome to apply. Fluency in English
and Greek is expected.
Responsibilities for this position further include:
- Conducting research in the related fields leading
to publications in top international journals and
conferences.
- Help in the development of the Multimedia,
Knowledge and Web Technologies lab, and setup of
prototypes and demonstrations for promotion purposes
of the e-learning platform and related developed
tools.
- Development of new R&D proposals and projects and
assistance in technology transfer activities of the
group towards Greek companies interested in
deploying the developed technologies and tools for
their own purposes.
- Assistance in internal AIT/Group administration
activities as well as teaching assistance in the
context of relevant AIT post-graduate courses.
Interested candidates are requested to send a letter
of interest, a detailed CV, names of references and
a letter describing their research interests and
goals, to:
Asst. Prof. Sofia Tsekeridou
Multimedia, Knowledge and Web Technologies Area
Athens Information Technology
0.8 Km Markopoulo Ave., 19002, Peania, Attica
Tel: +30 210 6682804 , Fax: +30 210 6682703
E-mail:
sots@ait.edu.gr
Web:
http://www.ait.edu.gr/faculty/S_Tsekeridou.asp
Expected date of hiring: immediate, as soon as a
successful candidate is selected.
2.Call for
Research Scientist
The Algorithms & Security group is seeking to
hire a Research Scientist for the needs of the
3-year European project LOTUS (LOcalisation
of Threat substances in Urban Society). The concept
and objectives of the LOTUS project are to create a
system by which illicit production of explosives and
drugs can be detected during the production stage.
The demonstration system will be based on mobile
devices mounted in law enforcement and/or other
vehicles under community control. Findings from
these devices (type and amount of substance,
position and time) will be sent using GSM
communications to an operations center display unit
where data will be collected and evaluated for
further action.
Role of AIT in LOTUS
Investigation and implementation of efficient
algorithms and protocols for establishing secure
communications between nodes and the information
system data collection center or between the nodes
themselves. Provision of system security against
eavesdropping or feeding false information into the
network; robustness against traffic analysis
attacks. Design and evaluation of new cryptographic
primitives suitable for nodes with constrained
resources will be made.
Given the above description of basic tasks,
the ideal applicant should have:
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In depth
familiarity with cellular communications technology
standards: GSM (Global System for Mobile
Communications); GPRS (General Packet Radio
Services).
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Background on
GPS (Global Positioning systems) standards and
technologies
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Background as
a developer of applications using available GSM
technology. Programming knowledge is required.
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Familiarity
with mobile phones, GSM cards and cellular
telecommunications infrastructure equipment.
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Strong
background in security related issues in order to
integrate security into the above communication
systems.
The project requires a thorough understanding of
these technologies, including computer software and
engineering, in order to network all tracking
devices securely, possibly including GPS
positioning, into a usable information system. In
addition to the above minimal set of requirements,
the following will be favorably considered:
- A PhD (preferably) in Computer
Science/Engineering.
- Academic or industrial experience in Security
related issues.
- A good publication record that demonstrates a
clear knowledge of the field and in particular
security of wireless/ad hoc/telecommunication
networks.
- Teaching experience.
- Fluency in English and Greek.
Responsibilities for this position also include:
- Conduct research in the related fields leading to
publications in top international journals and
conferences.
- Help in the development of the security lab that
can be used as a demo room for various technologies
(smart cards, biometrics, sensors, RFID’s, etc…)
- Develop new R&D projects and participate in
technology transfer to Greek companies to foster
links between the academic and the business world.
- Provide reasonable administrative service to the
School for the duration of the project including
teaching assistance support for various AIT courses.
Interested persons may send a letter of interest, a
current CV, names of three references and supporting
documents by December 1, 2008, to:
Prof. Tassos Dimitriou
Athens Information Technology
19.5 Km, Markopoulo Ave., 19002, Peania, Attica
Tel: +30 210 6682700, Fax: +30 210 6682703
Web: http://www.ait.edu.gr/faculty/T_Dimitriou.asp
AIT is undergoing a major faculty expansion and is
seeking nominations and applications from outstanding individuals with
innovative research programs and a strong interest in teaching. AIT is currently
offering the MSIN graduate program in collaboration with the
INI of
Carnegie Mellon University. It also offers two other graduate programs, the
MSITT and
MBIT. We are interested in applicants both at the
tenure-track Assistant Professor level as well as at senior tenured levels. The
applicants must hold a doctoral degree in Electrical / Computer Engineering or
Computer Science. Applicants in all areas are encouraged to apply and will be
considered; however, preference will be given to candidates in the areas of
Embedded and Autonomous systems, Networking, Telecom Systems, Software
Engineering and RF Electronics.
Candidates are expected to develop a strong
research agenda and maintain excellence in teaching. They should send a
curriculum vitae, copies of representative publications, names, addresses and
phone numbers of three or more references to the
AIT's Dean. Electronic submissions and inquiries may be made at
itom@ait.edu.gr. Applications will be processed as they
are received and continue to be considered until all positions are
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