Year: 2013

Nokia Solutions and Networks Hellas S.A. (NSN) and the Department of Digital Systems intensify their collaboration

NSN and the Department of Digital Systems (through the memorandum of understanding signed by NSN and University of Piraeus Research Center, after the respective initiative driven by the Department of Digital Systems) will intensify their collaboration in the context of the following scientific and technological areas:

  1. LTE Advanced, Evolved Packet Core Technology
  2. 5G Technology
  3. Self Organizing Networks
  4. Cognitive Networks, Autonomic Networks
  5. Pervasive Networks
  6. Telecommunications on the Cloud
  7. Software Defined Networking – Network Function Virtualization
  8. Big Data, data analytics, machine learning

The collaboration will include:

  1. European Research programs
  2. State Research programs
  3. Bilateral programs between the Parties
  4. Diploma, Master, PhD thesis conduct of common interest

The collaboration will be realised through regular meetings, co-organisation of events (such as information-days, seminars, lectures, conferences, etc) and in general through exchanging expertise.

Summer Undergraduate Research Internship in Computer Science at the University of California, Irvine

Summer Undergraduate Research Internship
in Computer Science
@ the University of California, Irvine

We welcome applications for a newly launched summer undergraduate research internship program at the UC Irvine Donald Bren School of Information and Computer Sciences. Selected students will get an opportunity to visit UCI during the summer of 2014 and spend roughly 8-10 weeks working with faculty on exciting research projects. Projects are expected to cover a wide variety of topics including artificial intelligence, data management, embedded systems and architecture, machine learning, networking, systems and software, secure computing, and theoretical computer science.

Who should apply?
The internships are open to both domestic and international students enrolled in an undergraduate Computer Science program (or related field) who are currently in their junior or senior year. (In exceptional cases, recent graduates also will be considered). The internships are suitable for highly motivated undergraduate students, potentially interested in exploring doctoral studies, who wish to gain valuable research experience. It is especially well suited for students considering UCI as a possible destination for their doctoral study. The internship provides an opportunity for students to visit UCI, discover the charm of Southern California, get to know our faculty, and participate in research projects that are changing the computing landscape.

How many internships are available?
We expect to have 8-10 internship positions. The program will cover travel expenses to/from Irvine, and interns will have the opportunity of earning up to $450 a week to cover living expenses.

What types of research projects will I work on?
Click here for examples of research projects available through this internship program.

Will the entire internship program focus on research?
While the program emphasizes research experience, it will include social activities so interns get to know one another and experience some of what Southern California has to offer.

How do I apply?
You may apply online at http://summerinternship.ics.uci.edu/apply; you must create an account to access the application and submit the required information, which includes your transcript(s), two letters of recommendation and a short personal statement. We will accept applications through January 15, 2014, and expect to notify selected interns by early February.

Will housing be provided?
Students must arrange their own housing. Information about off-campus housing options is available here.

Can you tell me more about UCI?
Located in coastal Orange County, near a thriving employment hub in one of the nation’s safest cities, UC Irvine was founded in 1965. One of only 62 members of the Association of American Universities, it’s ranked first among U.S. universities under 50 years old by the London-based Times Higher Education. The campus has produced three Nobel laureates and is known for its academic achievement, premier research, innovation and anteater mascot. UC Irvine has more than 28,000 students and 1,100 faculty and offers 192 degree programs. It’s Orange County’s second-largest employer, contributing $4.3 billion annually to the local economy. The university is about 5 miles from the Pacific Ocean, 45 miles from Los Angeles and 80 miles from San Diego. The beach cities of Orange County that neighbor Irvine are among the top tourist destinations in the United States.

Can you tell me more about UCI’s computer science program?
The Donald Bren School of Information and Computer Sciences is the only computing-focused school in the University of California system. UCI holds the No. 28 spot in the most recent U.S. News and World Report ranking of computer science programs, and Microsoft’s Academic Search website ranks the Bren School faculty as the 21st most influential group in the United States. Students graduating with a Ph.D. from the Bren School at UCI have flourished in positions in industry, industrial research labs, government and academia. For more information about our school and alumni, visit: http://www.ics.uci.edu/about/about_factsfigures.php

Who do I contact for more information?
For questions about the UCI summer undergraduate internship program in computer science, please email summerinternships@ics.uci.edu.

Senior Web Developer

Senior Web Developer

 

The Multimedia, Knowledge and Web Technologies (MKWT) research group of Athens Information Technology, Greece seeks to hire a full-time senior web developer with advanced web design and development skills, as well as demonstrable experience in the development of multimedia information systems and social media applications for the needs of ongoing research and development projects.

A set of mandatory tasks to be carried out include:

  • Web design and development, deploying PHP (object oriented PHP), AJAX, HTML5/CSS3, Javascript and JQuery, to develop a Mobile-Friendly Multimedia Information System and Social Media Application for touristic purposes, including Recommendation and Personalization services and integrating a Content Adaptation Engine
  • Integration at system level, testing and validation of the above system under real-life experimentation cases
  • Collaboration with external partners, task progress monitoring, deliverables authoring and meetings participation
  • Research publications output, dissemination to related events and conferences

 

Requirements for the Senior Developer Position:

  • Advanced web design and development skills and proven experience in Web applications programming with a focus on Multimedia Information Systems and Social Media. A portfolio with working examples/projects/prototypes in these directions is necessary.
  • Familiarity with recommender systems, personalization, multimedia description (metadata) and mobile device-oriented content adaptation methods and tools

 

In addition to the above minimal set of requirements, the following qualifications/ expertise will be favourably considered:

  • Desirable specialization (MSc) in Multimedia Information Systems.
  • Academic and/or industrial related to the position experience, proven by developed R&D and/or industrial tools and systems.
  • Team spirit and performance under strict schedules and deadlines

This position will give the successful candidate the opportunity to work in a well established and active research environment with state-of-the-art facilities. The working language at AIT is English therefore fluency in English is a requirement.

Expected date of hiring: immediate, as soon as a successful candidate is selected.

Interested candidates are requested to send a letter of interest, a detailed CV, a sample of their running/completed projects (if available) and names of references to:

Asst. Prof. Sofia Tsekeridou
Multimedia, Knowledge and Web Technologies Research Group
Athens Information Technology – AIT
0.8 Km Markopoulo Ave., 19002, Peania, Attica
Tel:+30 210 6682804, Fax: +30 210 6682703
E-mail: sots@ait.gr
Web: http://www.ait.gr/ait_web_site/faculty/sots/tsekeridou.html

External Evaluation of Department of Digital Systems

The external evaluation of the Department of Digital Systems took place in the time frame from the 7th until the 11th of October.

The results are extremely positive, acknowledge the tremendous efforts of all its members, and provide motivation and momentum for continuing towards even higher standards of quality and productivity.

Final Conclusions of the External Evaluation:

“The bottom line of our evaluation is the pleasant and, somewhat surprising, realization that a unit created as recently as 1999 and with a current faculty size of only 22 individuals (with a healthy, but improvable, mix of genders) has created a world-class programme both in teaching and research with impressive accomplishments and success stories across the board of its coverage areas (that include both traditional areas like infrastructure systems, telecommunication networks, etc., as well as innovative application areas like e-learning, health systems, and security). This is not common in the Greek academic environment.”

The associated Report can be found here.

CNNMoney Survey for Best Jobs in USA 2013

Graduate students of the Department of Digital Systems of the University of Piraeus have acquired, through the undergraduate and postgraduate programs, knowledge that is relevant to at least 30 of the 100 best specializations of the future as these were published by CNNMoney Survey for Best Jobs in USA 2013.

Best Jobs in USA 2013 – CNNMoney/ <http://www.payscale.com> PayScale’s top 100 careers with big growth, great pay and satisfying work

http://money.cnn.com/pf/best-jobs/2013/full_list/index.html

1. Biomedical Engineer

3. Software Architect

7. Software Developer

8. IT Configuration Manger

12. User Interface Engineer

14. Database Administrator

15. Video Game Designer

16. Telecommunications Networks Engineer

22. Application Engineer

30. ERP Consultant

31. Consulting Software Engineer

32. IT Data Scientist

36. Forensic Computer Analyst

38. Computer Security Specialist

42. IT Business Analyst

46. Network Manager

47. Informatics Nurse

53. Computer System Integrator

57. Network Security Manager

58. Data Management Analyst

60. Software Development Manager

65. IT Training Specialist

68. Employee Trainer

69. Database Manager

73. Technical Support Engineer

76. Instructional Designer

77. Business Intelligence Manager

78. Software Quality Assurance Manager

91. Public Health Educator

93. Education Program Manager

The Department of Digital Systems joined the Grand Coalition for Digital Jobs of the European Union

The Department of Digital Systems of the University of Piraeus has recently joined the “Grand Coalition for Digital Jobs” of the European Union. The “Grand Coalition for Digital Jobs” constitutes part of a range of activities of the Digital Agenda for Europe in the axes of Life & Work/Skills & Jobs.

More information on the objectives of the “Grand Coalition for Digital Jobs” can be found in: https://ec.europa.eu/digital-agenda/en/grand-coalition-digital-jobs-0

The Department of Digital Systems aims at strengthening its access to the  needs of ICT organisations and companies with respect to human resources. Furthermore, it aims at creating frameworks, structures and networks that will support and facilitate relevant matchings between qualifications/alumni and requirements/employers.

For more information, please visit: https://ec.europa.eu/digital-agenda/node/67232/

Technology Advisors at Ernst & Young in Luxembourg

At Ernst & Young, we support you in achieving your unique potential wherever you are in the world — both personally and professionally. We give you stretching and rewarding experiences that keep you motivated, working in an atmosphere of integrity and teaming with some of the world’s most successful companies. And while we encourage you to take personal responsibility for your career, we support you in your professional development in every way we can. You enjoy the flexibility to devote time to what matters to you, in your business and personal life. At Ernst & Young, we know it’s your point of view, energy and enthusiasm that make the difference.

In order to continue the expansion of our Advisory department, Ernst & Young in Luxembourg is looking to recruit starting June 2013:

Technology Advisors (m/f)

Your responsibilities:
We are looking for young energetic and aspiring individuals who are inquisitive, analytical, ambitious, great at working with people and have an interest in technology.

As an advisor, you will learn and play a supporting role in our fast growing Telecom, media and Technology advisory practice, which is offering a wide range of services for commercial companies and public sector entities.

There is no limit as to what you can get involved in – from working on operation improvements areas to re-engineering business processes, solving complex issues faced by businesses to helping clients in their IT strategy and performing analytics.

Your profile:

  • You hold an Engineer or IT Master or/and Degree Economics, with a specialization in Information system and Business Management
  • You have an experience of 1-3 years working in data modeling, visualization, analytics, quantitative understanding, experience using SQL and any other statistical software
  • You have basic knowledge of one or more of the following technology solutions: BI, DW, analytics, performance management, CRM, knowledge management, content management or data management (including Master Data Management)
  • You are interested in process and system efficiency, transforming the way that technology supports organization to make a ‘step change’ in business performance and return on investment
  • You are organized, flexible and able to manage several tasks
  • You can work in team and collaborate across levels
  • You are fluent in English, the knowledge of French and German languages will be considered an asset
  • You are willing to collaborate with commercial and industrial companies, with a high drive for client focused results
  • You are proactive, eagerness to learn and grow, and with strong communication and interpersonal skills both internally and in client facing situations
  • You are willing to travel abroad

You can download the file here.

E-Learning Developer

E-Learning Developer
Renaissance Learning, Inc. – Madison, WI

 

About Us: Renaissance Learning is a leading provider of technology-based school improvement and student assessment programs for K12 schools. Our products help educators make the practice component of their existing curriculum more effective by providing tools to personalize practice and easily manage the daily activities for students of all levels. Whether you are based at our corporate headquarters in beautiful central Wisconsin or at one of our other many locations, you can make a real difference in education. We offer competitive compensation, enviable benefits, and smart, friendly co-workers—all in a relaxed, fun atmosphere where you’ll have the opportunity to excel each day.

Job Description: Renaissance Learning is seeking an e-Learning developer to help develop engaging, effective online professional development courses and materials for educators across the nation. The successful candidate will bring expertise in graphical design and multimedia production to help us create the online components. Working with a fast-paced team, the e-Learning developer will build e-learning modules that follow course design requirements and storyboards. The successful candidate will collaborate during all phases of projects to ensure best uses of technology and tools to meet the instructional intent and to optimize delivery options. The e-Learning Developer will help develop course assets and learning objects for the team. Using appropriate tools and technology, the e-Learning developer will help produce and edit video, images, and audio. On an ongoing basis, the e-Learning developer will research effective e-learning options, tools, best practices, and industry trends. The successful candidate will build an understanding of our customer’s needs for online multimedia training and advise future work.

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