[Tccc] Open Post-doc Position in Computer Networking at Karlstad University, Sweden

Anna Brunstrom anna.brunstromatkau.se
Tue Oct 2 16:38:30 EDT 2012



 **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 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.

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.

**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.

**Application Procedure**

Applications should be submitted electronically at 
https://kau.netrecruiter.se/en/what:login/jobID:14591/where:4/ 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.

**Contact**

Professor Anna Brunstrom, anna.brunst... at kau.se, 46(0)54-700 17 95

**Application deadline**

2012-10-19
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