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Wednesday, July 1, 2009

PhD positions in P2P Networks, TU Darmstadt, Germany

The Peer to Peer Networking Group at TU Darmstadt (Germany) is
currently offering fully funded

PhD student positions (BAT IIa [1]).

We are working on decentralized distributed systems (Peer to Peer,
opportunistic-/ disruption tolerant networks) with a special focus on
their robustness to failure and their resilience to denial of service
attacks
. The search for new application domains in which these
concepts can help to improve services constantly drives us to tackle
new fields and their problems with flexibility. Some current examples
from our research comprise of cloud computing, emergency first
response, as well as secure and privacy preserving online social
networks
, on which we are working at the moment. More information
about us can be found at our website: http://www.p2p.tu-darmstadt.de/

You have recently and very successfully received a degree in computer
science, mathematics, physics or a related field. You have strong
practical and analytical skills and strong knowledge in networks,
distributed systems, and/or network security. Very good English skills
are a prerequisite. Basic knowledge of the German language will help
in the day-to-day life but is not necessarily needed.

The positions are available and the candidates can start immediately.

Please send your application comprising of a motivational letter, your
cv, certificates and references to:

Thorsten Strufe, Peer-to-Peer Networking Group, Hochschulstraße 10,
64289 Darmstadt or by email to: strufe@informatik.tu-darmstadt.de
TU Darmstadt is an equal opportunities employer but aims at increasing
the employment of women and especially encourages women to apply.
Preference will be given to applicants with disabilities who are
equally qualified.

Founded in 1877, TU Darmstadt was the first university worldwide to
establish a faculty and a course of study in electrical engineering in
1882. With about 19.000 enrolled students in 13 departments and 270
professors, it is considered one of the top universities for computer
science research
in Germany. Darmstadt is noted for it's history as
center of Art Nouveau, and, centrally located in the Rhein-Main Area,
it is close to Heidelberg, Cologne, and Frankfurt, with Germany's
biggest airport. You will find more information on Darmstadt here:
http://www.darmstadt.de/en/index.html


[1] The positions are open for 24 (+12) months, the salary is
29k€-49k€ p.a. gross depending on qualification and age.


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Thorsten Strufe Peer-to-Peer Networks
Technische Universität Darmstadt http://www.p2p.tu-darmstadt.de/

The way to AMINEF in Gedung Balai Pustaka

American Indonesian Exchange Foundation
Balai Pustaka Building, 6th. Floor
Jl. Gunung Sahari Raya No. 4
Jakarta 10720, Indonesia

1. The buses which goes to Senen Bus Station all of them pass through Gedung Balai Pustaka. Especially which route is through Pasar Baru .

2. Bus Transjakarta, from Blok M you have to change the bus 2-3 times.
Way 1 : from Blok M change the bus in Dukuh Atas bus stop to the bus towards Pulogadung, then take a bus in Pramuka bus stop towards Ancol, this bus pass through Gedung Balai Pustaka. The closest bus stop (Budi Utomo) is about 800 meters from Gedung Balai .
Way 2 : From Blok M take the bus in the Harmoni Bus Stop, the bus towards Pulogadung, get down in Senen Bus Stop and walk about 800 meters, or from this bus stop take the bus towards Ancol and get down as mentioned in way 1. About the distance, this two bus stops is about the same. (It is better if you take ojek or bajaj from this bus stop to Gedung Balai Pustaka)

3. If you take taxi with old tariff (TL=Tarif Lama) from blok M with no traffic jam is about Rp. 30.000,00.

4. From Blok M use bus Patas AC 76. Gedung Balai Pustaka is in the right side, after you pass through Depag, and say to conductor "Balai Pustaka"

5. Use a busway from Blok M towards Kota, get down in Sawah Besar bus stop. From here take a Mikrolet M12 towards Senen. After cross road Wahidin and before senen get down and cross the street.

Living Cost in Germany

Living Cost in Germany is vary from city to city, but this is th case if you stay in Aachen, Germany
Student accommodation or private sharing : 180 - 230 euros per month
Food : 10 - 12 euros per day (if eating outside)
Transport for students : free within Aachen and until Koln and Dusseldorf in regional trains)

Living Cost In Austria

Living Cost in Austria is depending on the city, for example the Capital of Austria, Vienna:
- Dormitory is about 250-400 euro per month.
- Living Cost 200-400 euro per month.
- Transportation 128 euro per 4 months (student and age < 26), or 49 euro per month (ordinary)

For visa, it has to be a letter from the University/Scholl in Austria. It takes about 2-3 months.

Where to do GMAT Test

GMAT Tests are held in Jakarta, Indonesia :
1. EEC Slipi +62-21 5320044 or +62-215323176
2. Kaplan GMAT Preparation +62-81388908450, +62-21 5211588, +62-215211701 (Information abaout this test can be asked in that number)
3. Or this number +62-213159225

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