Distributed Haskell Research Position ------------------------------------- Are you interested in discovering the costs and benefits of functional languages for distributed programming? In particular in comparing them with conventional languages like Java? We have EPSRC funding to investigate a distributed version of Haskell, based on the Glasgow Haskell Compiler (GHC). The skills you will need are: o Functional Programming Experience, preferably using Haskell. o A good honours degree in Computing, together with some research experience. o Distributed programming, preferably using Java. The post is at the Computing and Electrical Engineering Department (http://www.cee.hw.ac.uk/) of Heriot-Watt University Edinburgh (http://www.hw.ac.uk/). It is available immediately, for approximately 18 months, and the salary will be between £15735 and £20107. For application details please contact the Personnel Office, Heriot-Watt University, Edinburgh EH14 4AS tel/fax: 0131 451 3475 (24 hours) quoting Ref 98/99/G. Further particulars can be obtained directly from me. Closing date 18th June 1999. Phil Trinder -------------------------------------------------- Phil Trinder Department of Computing and Electrical Engineering Heriot Watt University Riccarton Edinburgh, EH14 4AS E-mail: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Teleph: +44 (0)131 451 3435 Depart: +44 (0)131 451 3328 Fasmly: +44 (0)131 451 3327 Intrnt: www:http://www.cee.hw.ac.uk/~trinder
