Within the department of Internet Technologies, the research group MOSAIC – University of Antwerp is looking for a Post-Doctoral Researcher (ENG) Management of Communication Networks.

iMinds - MOSAIC (Modeling of Systems and Internet Communications) research group is part of the Department of Internet Technologies at iMinds and the Department of Mathematics and Computer Science of the University of Antwerp. MOSAIC was founded in 1995 and performs basic and applied research in the domains of (1) Management of communication networks, information systems and services, (2) Analysis and development of network algorithms and network protocols. (3) Modeling and simulation of complex systems and (4) Stochastic modeling.

MOSAIC participates both in national and internationally funded research projects.
Within the research track on “Management of communication networks, information systems and services”, we are looking for a post-doctoral researcher. The research within this track aims at managing unstructured and chaotic networks. An unstructured network can be seen as any network model where a plethora of heterogeneous devices dynamically connect with each other in an uncontrolled fashion. Examples include Internet of Things, smart cities, high-density hotspots, etc. The goal of this research is to introduce high quality guarantees on the service delivery on these networks. Research challenges in this area include the self-organization of the network, supporting mobility, performing distributed decision making, etc.

Job description:

• You perform research in the domain of management of unstructured networks. 
• You are conducting research on novel ways of providing end-to-end Quality of Service (QoS) and/or Quality of Experience (QoE) delivery guarantees for broadband services with stringent requirements. 
• You perform research on resource management in the context of network and service management. You investigate a model where federated cloud environments are embedded within the network. Depending on your research interests, emphasis can be placed on the network or cloud challenges. 
• You apply your solutions to large-scale, decentralized, dynamic and lossy networks (e.g., user-deployed networks, smart city networks, sensor networks, etc.). 
• You will participate in the framework of European and national research projects (in collaboration with industry).
• You publish and present results both at international conferences and in scientific journals.
• You supervise and assist PhD students during their PhD study.
• You manage the execution of European and/or national research projects.
• You develop project proposals for the European Horizon 2020 Program and national projects, both in fundamental and collaborative programs.

We offer a competitive salary with interesting social benefits and a challenging, stimulating and pleasant research environment, where you can contribute to the worldwide research for the Future Internet. The work is done in close collaboration with key European ICT and telecom industry players.

To submit your application for this position, please click on the "APPLY" button. 

Applications should consist of:

• A motivation letter
• At least one reference letter
• Full CV
• A reference paper 

Please indicate the following reference: Application: Post-Doc management  networks. Incomplete applications will not be taken into account. Candidates with an interesting profile will be contacted for an interview (skype for international candidates). 
The position will be filled as soon as possible.
iMinds has a non-discriminating gender & diversity policy when attracting research talent.

• You have a Masters of Science degree, preferably in Engineering, Physics, Electrical Engineering, Electromechanical Engineering, or equivalent.
• You have (or will receive within a few months) a PhD degree in Computer Science, Electronics, Informatics or similar. 
• Your PhD degree is preferably in the area of network and service management.
• You have a proven track record in participating in national and/or European research projects. 
• You have published in high-ranking conferences and journals in the field. 
• You have experience with managing and supervising team members.
• You are a team player and have strong communication skills.
• Your English is fluent, both speaking and writing.

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