[Tccc] Research Associate in Software Defined Network Research

Andrew Moore Andrew.Mooreatcl.cam.ac.uk
Fri Feb 22 07:41:31 EST 2013



 
University of Cambridge
Computer Laboratory

Research Associate in Software Defined Network Research  

SALARY 27,854-36,298 pa
REFERENCE NR25522

We are seeking multiple post-doctoral research associates to participate in the 
NSF-funded NetFPGA, EPSRC-funded INTERNET, and DARPA-funded MRC2 projects, 
which are investigating fundamental revisions to current network hardware and 
protocols in support of improved performance, energy efficiency, security, and 
resilience. These projects involve collaborations between the University of 
Cambridge, Stanford University, and SRI International, and are parts of larger 
research programmes in next-generation networking.

Software Defined Networking such as the NetFPGA-originated OpenFlow project has 
opened exciting opportunities across the research spectrum. SDN has become the 
foundation for several ongoing research projects:

* developing network and transport layers that reduce energy consumption in 
data centres,

* as a development platform for software defined networking,

* a teaching platform for undergraduate and graduate degree programs,

* workload-defined, hardware-accelerated, datacenter architectures, and

* alternative approaches to host and server network offload.

The position will be an integral part of an international team of researchers 
spanning multiple institutions across academia and industry. The successful 
candidate will engage in the design and implementation of new network designs, 
as well as their validation and evaluation.

A publication record is desirable although a track record of relevant 
experience will be prioritised over prior publication experience. An ideal 
candidate will hold (or be close to finishing) a PhD in Computer Science, or 
Computer Engineering; expertise in computer and network system design, the 
design of digital systems, and, ideally, experience with the design of 
networking equipment, protocols, software, and hardware. A significant facility 
with hardware description languages (HDLs) such as Verilog is desirable. 
Expertise with UNIX systems, and a strong C or C++ programming background are 
expected skills for any applicant. Good interpersonal and organisational skills 
and the ability to work in a team are also essential.

Applications should include:

* A CV

* A covering letter including a detailed description of relevant practical 
experience

* A completed form CHRIS6: http://www.admin.cam.ac.uk/offices/hr/forms/chris6/ 
(parts 1 and 3 only)

Applications should be sent, preferably by email, to 
personnel-ad... at cl.cam.ac.uk with a copy toandrew.mo... at cl.cam.ac.uk. Postal 
Address: Personnel-Admin, University of Cambridge, Computer Laboratory, 15 JJ 
Thomson Avenue, Cambridge, CB3 0FD.

* Limit of tenure: 12 months in the first instance.

Quote Reference: NR25522,Closing Date: 4 March 2013
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