1 Position I: Python on OMR
===========================

  The candidate will explore the benefits and challenges of using OMR
  [1] components (e.g. JIT, GC) in Python [2,3] runtimes. This may
  involve extending OMR in novel ways to better support Python, or
  vice-versa.  If questions like how to balance fast startup time for
  scripting applications against good performance for compute-intensive
  workloads sound interesting, this might an opportunity for you.


2 Position II: Python and PGAS
==============================

  The candidate will implement support for parallel programming with
  Python, using the PGAS [4] (parallel global address space) model.  The
  PGAS model can significantly simplify the implementation of parallel
  algorithms on distributed and shared memory computers. Challenges
  include enabling parallelism while dealing with Python's Global
  Interpreter Lock (GIL), and implementing distributed garbage
  collection efficiently.


3 Qualifications
================

  Normally applicants to the Computer Science PhD program at UNB require
  a Master's degree in computer science or a closely related area.  This
  project will require substantial hands-on and experimental work, and
  being comfortable with Python and C++.  Familiarity with Linux and
  Open Source Software development would be a plus.  For position I,
  exposure to programming language concepts like GC, JIT, and bytecode
  would be helpful.  For position II, experience with parallel
  programming frameworks and/or languages such as MPI, OpenMP, X10 is an
  asset.


4 Environment
=============

  This project is supported by the IBM Centre for Advanced Studies
  (Atlantic) at the University of New Brunswick [5]. We have a lively
  group of students, postdocs, and research assistants working on
  related problems.  Students work closely with both UNB researchers and
  technical experts from IBM, gaining valuable perspective and
  experience.


5 Support
=========

  These positions are "fully funded"; the exact funding package is
  subject to finalization but will be consistent with other fully funded
  students in Computer Science at UNB. You can find some information
  about expenses on the UNB web site [6].


6 Contact
=========

  Send your resumé and unofficial transcripts by email to

  Stephen MacKay <smack...@unb.ca>

  Please specify which position(s) you are interested in.

  [1]: [http://www.eclipse.org/omr/]

  [2]: [http://www.python.org]

  [3]: [http://www.pypy.org]

  [4]: [http://www.pgas.org/]

  [5]: [http://www.unb.ca/research/casatlantic/]

  [6]:
  
[http://www.unb.ca/fredericton/studentservices/international/new_international_student/moneymatters.html]

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