Subject: [icnrg] Postdoc Position @ UCL - content-oriented, opportunistic networks

From: "Psaras, Ioannis" <[email-masked]>
Date: Mon, 22 Dec 2014 10:21:18 +0000

Dear all,

At the Communications and Information Systems Group (CISG) at EEE UCL we are looking for a talented post-doctoral researcher to join our team, as part of one of our H2020 EU-funded projects.

The UMOBILE project (“Universal, mobile-centric and opportunistic communications architecture”) aims to investigate and develop a communication and information infrastructure for underserved, rural, developing regions inline with the objectives of the Global Access to the Internet for All (GAIA) group of the Internet Research Task Force (IRTF). The project will also focus on smart city communication environments.

- The position is available immediately (ideal start March 2015, but earlier, or slightly later start will also be considered) for one year and possibility of further extension after that period.
- The deadline for applications is the 12th of January 2015. Salary is dependent on qualifications and experience.
- The post is Grade 7, starting salary £33,353 per annum and maximum salary £40,313 per annum, both including London Allowance which is currently £2,919 per annum.

The requirements for this position are:

- PhD in Computer Science, Electrical/Computer Engineering, or a related field.

- Strong software design/implementation and prototyping skills

- Background and/or hands-on experience in any of the following areas:
-- Content-oriented architectures
-- Information-Centric Networks
-- Opportunistic, Delay-Tolerant Networks
-- Traffic engineering, resource management and congestion control

- Algorithm design skills

- Strong publication record

The application should include:
- a short cover letter indicating the candidate's research interests, achievements to date and vision for the future,
- CV including list of publications,
- contact details of two/three referees.

Interested applicants are encouraged to make informal enquiries about the post to Dr Ioannis Psaras ([email-masked]<mailto:[email-masked]>), or Prof. George Pavlou ([email-masked]<mailto:[email-masked]>). Shortlisted candidates will be invited for an interview shortly after the application deadline. For details and further particulars, please see:http://www.ee.ucl.ac.uk/vacancies/research/research-associate-position-in-content-oriented-opportunistic-networking