Post-doctoral Research Fellow in Computer Networking

Karlstads universitet / Fakulteten för ekonomi, kommunikation oc / Högskolejobb / Karlstad
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Description
The Department of Computer Science at Karlstad University, Sweden, has an opening for a post-doctoral research fellow in the field of computer networking. The position is a full time, two year position. The starting date for the position is by mutual agreement within the time span November 1, 2012 and February 1, 2013.

The post-doctoral fellow will work in the framework of the EU research project RITE (Reducing Internet Transport Latency). The project will focus on the problem of end-to-end latency in the Internet and related topics. RITE will develop solutions for improving latency, both at the transport and the network layers of the protocol stack, targeting applications such as interactive video, financial trading applications and online games.

Requirements
To be eligible for the position, applicants are required to hold a PhD in Computer Science with a specialization in Computer Networking or have corresponding qualifications. The candidate must have completed the degree no more than three years before the last date for applications, unless special grounds exist. Good oral and written communication skills in English are required.

Assessment grounds
In the assessment procedure, emphasis will be given to the applicant's scientific experience in relation to the RITE project in which the applicant is expected to work. Knowledge or experience in some of the areas of transport protocol design, congestion control, queue management and interactive applications is an advantage. Experience with tools for testing and evaluation of communication protocols and good programming skills is a benefit.

Strong motivation and the ability to work independently as well as to collaborate with other researchers are important characteristics. Experience from participating in national and international research projects with partners from academia and industry is an advantage.

Applications should be sent digitally and include the following items:

• Personal letter describing the applicant and her/his research interests in relation to the announced position
• A detailed CV
• List of published works
• Copies of relevant diplomas, certificates and recommendation letters
• Contact information of at least two reference persons

Items that cannot be sent digitally should be delivered to:

Karlstad University
Office of Human Resources
651 88 KARLSTAD, Sweden
give the reference number REK2012/85

Contact: Professor Anna Brunstrom, anna.brunstrom@kau.se , 46(0)54-700 17 95

Application deadline: 2012-10-19

Publiceringsdatum
2012-09-26

Arbetstider och omfattning
100 % visstidsanställning mer än 6 månader eller längre

Så ansöker du
Sista dag att ansöka är 2012-10-19
Ange följande referens när du ansöker: REK2012/85
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Kontakt
Professor Anna Brunström, 46(0)54 - 700 17 95

Facklig kontakt
Thomas Bragefors, SACO, 46(0)54 - 700 10 00
Barbro Berglund, ORF, 46(0)54 - 700 10 00

Företag
Karlstads universitet / Fakulteten för ekonomi, kommunikation och IT

Adress
Karlstads universitet / Fakulteten för ekonomi, kommunikation och IT
Universitetsgatan 1
65188 Karlstad

Jobbnummer
1350105

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