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Industry Scholarship- Data-intensive scheduling optimisation

The research project Data-intensive Scheduling Optimisation in Database Systems aims to develop advanced algorithms to optimise query and task execution, ensuring effective resource utilisation of CPU, memory and storage I/O.

This project aims to enhance the efficiency and performance of database systems dealing with large-scale data workloads. The objectives include developing advanced scheduling and ensuring effective resource utilisation.

Key details

  • 20246579, 20246578
  • PhD
  • Applications close on 30 April 2025
  • Domestic, International
  • Information technologies
  • $38,500 p.a. (2025 rate)

The project:

  • seeks to improve scalability by implementing strategies for horizontal and vertical scaling
  • focuses on adaptive scheduling to dynamically adjust to varying workloads and real-time resource availability
  • seeks to address issues related to concurrency control, fault tolerance and energy efficiency.

The overarching aim is to contribute solutions that enhance the overall performance, reliability and cost-effectiveness of data-intensive database systems.

We are seeking applicants with the following skills:

  • good data structure and algorithm and relational database management system knowledge
  • basic operating system knowledge and hands-on Linux experience
  • fluent C/C++ programming skill, Python is a bonus
  • multi-thread programming and performance optimisation experience.

Availability

Two scholarships are available to candidates who are eligible to undertake a direct entry three-year PhD program.

Components

The scholarships comprise:

  • a tuition fee offset
  • a living allowance stipend.

The value of each stipend scholarship is $38,500 per annum (full-time, indexed) for three years.