SnT is a recently formed centre carrying out interdisciplinary research in secure, reliable and trustworthy ICT (Information and Communication Technologies) systems and services, often in collaboration with industrial, governmental or international partners. SnT is active in several international research projects funded by the EU 7th framework programme, Horizon 2010 and the European Space Agency. For further information you may check: www.securityandtrust.lu.
PhD candidate in Software Defined Networking and Network Function Virtualization (M/F)
Ref: I2R-NET-PFN-12COSD
Fixed Term Contract 3 year (CDD), full-time (40 hrs/week)
Number of positions: 1
Description
In the context of a larger public research project (Co-SDN) aiming at Software Defined Networking, the University of Luxembourg is offering a Ph.D candidate position at SnT with a focus on the main following activities:
Network function virtualization (NFV) for supporting new application driven network design and topologies
Software defined networking (SDN) based orchestration for load balancing, security monitoring and service chaining
Data Analytics for reactive and pro-active network configuration using SDN.
Northbound interfaces and services for SDN programming.
SDN and NFV for future 5G networks
The tasks of the Ph.D candidate will consist into performing research analysis as well as designing and evaluating proposed solutions through real implementation and/or simulation approaches. The research associate will have the opportunity to present his or her results to the international community by participating to worldwide scientific events.
For inquiries please contact: Radu STATE (radu.state@uni.lu)
A Master’s degree in computer science
Good knowledge in computer networks
Good development skills in Python and Java
Knowledge and skills in security will be considered as an advantage
Fluent written and verbal communication skills in English
Commitment, team working and a critical mind
Nr of positions available : 1
Research Fields
Computer science - Other
Career Stage
Early stage researcher or 0-4 yrs (Post graduate)
Research Profiles
First Stage Researcher (R1)