stella@fornax.UUCP (Stella Atkins) (07/01/88)
Job Vacancy
The Distributed Systems Group (DSG) in the School of
Computing Science at Simon Fraser University has an immedi-
ate opening for an experienced Distributed Systems Pro-
grammer. The facilities include 10 SUN-2 workstations and a
DEC MicroVAX-II connected by an Ethernet, and access to
several SUN-3 workstations connected by the School's
research Ethernet. The software is the experimental distri-
buted V-kernel from Stanford University, as well as C/UNIX
and the distributed programming language SR. More equipment
is being considered. The DSG is composed of 4 Faculty
members, and several MSc and PhD students.
The successful candidate will be expected to maintain
the Group's software, develop applications programs from
distributed algorithms, and develop new software tools for a
distributed environment.
The position is available for 12 months initially, with
the strong potential for longer-term appointment. Salary
will be commensurate with experience.
The successful candiate will have:
A minimum of a B.Sc.,and preferably a MSc, in Comput-
ing Science, or related discipline with a strong back-
ground in Computing Science.
Proficiency in at least three of the following
categories: operating systems software, distributing
computing concepts, data base concepts, software
engineering methodologies and programming languages.
A minimum of two years systems and application program-
ming experience in a C/UNIX environment preferably
in a distributed computing environment with SUN
Microsystem and DEC equipment.
Excellent written and oral communications skills.
Ability to cope effectively with unexpected problems
or events, prioritize his/her activities and work
with minimal supervision.
Ability to work effectively in a group environment
and participate in group planning and technical discus-
sions.
The deadline of application for this position is July
29, 1988. Please send your resume, 3 references and
salary expectation to:
Dr. Woshun Luk/ Dr. Stella Atkins,
School of Computing Science,
Simon Fraser University,
Burnaby, B.C.
V5A 1S6
Email: stella@cmpt.sfu.cdn
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