Research assistant to development of a novel Time Series Management System (TSMS)

Jobbeskrivelse
A position focused on development of a novel Time Series Management System (TSMS) is available at the Data Engineering, Science and Systems (DESS) group at the Department of Computer Science at the Technical Faculty of IT and Design, Aalborg University (AAU), Denmark. The position is available for a starting date of 1st July 2025. The position is for 12 months.

Your work tasks
Aalborg University has developed the open source TSMS ModelarDB which can manage very large amounts of time series data. ModelarDB provides lossless and lossy compression by fitting mathematical functions, e.g., constant or linear, to time series within a user-defined error bound (possibly zero). This compression is combined with a scalable query processing engine that can execute queries on the compressed representation to yield a unique combination of high compression, fast data ingestion, and scalable aggregate query processing. ModelarDB is implemented in Rust and uses Apache DataFusion for query processing, Apache Arrow for in-memory storage, and Delta Lake with Apache Parquet for on-disk storage. More information about ModelarDB can be found at: https://github.com/skejserjensen/ModelarDB. The most recent version of ModelarDB can be found at: https://github.com/ModelarData/ModelarDB-RS.

In this position, you will help extend and optimize ModelarDB. This includes both conceptualization, design, and implementation.

Your competencies
We are looking for a team member who immediately can contribute to the development of ModelarDB. Applicants should have a background in Computer Science and a demonstrated ability to work independently as well as in a team. Experience with the Rust and Python programming languages, continuous integration (CI), Docker, and time series compression (lossy and lossless) is necessary as well as excellent communication skills in English. Applicants with experience with ModelarDB and scientific publishing will be preferred.

Qualification requirements
Appointment as a research assistant requires academic qualifications at master's degree level.

Who we are
DESS research focuses on data-intensive systems, spatio-temporal data management, data analytics, and applications of machine learning, with applications in digital energy and intelligent transport. International evaluations place DESS in the global top tier. For example, csrankings.org lists DESS as no. 1 in Europe and no. 9 in the world within Databases for the period 2023-2024. More information about DESS can be found at: https://www.cs.aau.dk/research/Data-Engineering-Science-and-Systems

According to the most recent US News and World Ranking, Aalborg University ranks 2nd in Europe and 16th in the world within Best Universities for Engineering. According to a 2018 MIT report, Aalborg University is considered to have the 4th best engineering program in the world. According to the recent Times Higher Education Impact ranking, Aalborg University ranks 9th in the World for UN SDG Impact.

How to apply
Your application must include the following:

Application, stating reasons for applying, qualifications in relation to the position, and intentions and visions for the position.
Curriculum Vitae (CV)
Diplomas
List of publications. You may attach a maximum of five publications (optional). If you are applying for a position at The Faculty of Social Sciences and Humanities (SSH), you must submit a co-author statement, see template for co-author statement
Dissemination qualifications, including participation on committees or boards, participation in organisations etc.
Additional qualifications in relation to the position References/recommendations
You can read more about the requirements for your application here.

The application must be submitted via Aalborg University’s recruitment system, which can be accessed under the job advertisement on Aalborg University's website.

Aalborg University wants to reflect the surrounding society and has diversity as a core value. Therefore, everyone, regardless of personal background and orientation, is encouraged to apply for the position.

Do you have any questions?

If you have any questions about the position, you are more than welcome to contact Professor Torben Bach Pedersen,

Interviews are expected to be held 2-4 weeks after the application deadline.

Further information
Read more about our recruitment process here

The appointment process at Aalborg University involves a shortlisting process. You can read more about the shortlisting and appointment process here.

The hiring process at Aalborg University may include a risk assessment as a tool to identify potential risks associated with new hires, ensuring the safety, compliance, and integrity of the workplace.

Salary and terms of employment
The employment is in accordance with the Ministerial Order on the Appointment of Academic Staff at Universities (the Appointment Order) and the Ministerial Order on Job Structure for Academic Staff at Universities (in Danish) and protocol on certain terms of employment of academic staff at universities (in Danish).

Salary and terms of employment are in accordance with the collective agreement between the Danish Confederation of Professional Associations and the state (AC collective agreement) (only in Danish) and protocol on certain terms of employment of academic staff at universities (only in Danish).

Aalborg University - Knowledge for the world
Aalborg University is an international workplace with more than 3,700 employees. We offer real-world-oriented education and create world-class research results through collaboration between researchers, students, and public and private companies. This is how we achieve insights, new solutions to societal problems, and knowledge that changes the world. Our main campus is in Aalborg, but we also have campuses in Esbjerg and Copenhagen.

Contacts

• Torben Bach Pedersen:

Ansøgningsfrist
09-06-2025

Ref. nummer
2025/175

Afdeling
Department of Computer Science