PhD Studentships (Video Streaming/SDN) at University College Cork in Ireland

The Mobile and Internet Systems Laboratory (MISL) in the Department of
Computer Science at UCC is an internationally recognised research
centre focused on innovative networking research. iVID is a new
research project funded by Science Foundation Ireland to investigate
the use of software defined networking (SDN) techniques to optimise
the delivery of streaming video. A team of 5 project researchers will
work on iVID, including 3 Ph.D. students. The project collaborators
are AT&T Labs Research (USA), EMC (Ireland) and University of California
Riverside (USA).

Description

Closing Date for Applications: None, positions will remain open until filled.
Applications will be reviewed at as soon as they are received.

Project: An Internet Infrastructure for Video Streaming Optimisation (iVID)

The Mobile and Internet Systems Laboratory (MISL) in the Department of
Computer Science at UCC is an internationally recognised research
centre focused on innovative networking research. iVID is a new
research project funded by Science Foundation Ireland to investigate
the use of software defined networking (SDN) techniques to optimise
the delivery of streaming video. A team of 5 project researchers will
work on iVID, including 3 Ph.D. students. The project collaborators
are AT&T Labs Research (USA), EMC (Ireland) and University of California
Riverside (USA).

Applications are invited for fixed-term studentships (annual value of
€18K, plus fees) from suitably qualified candidates who wish to
undertake a PhD within the Department of Computer Science. Applicants
should have a Masters degree in computer science or a closely related
discipline, although applications from truly exceptional students with
a bachelor's degree will be considered. Ideally, applicants will have
some project experience in the areas of video streaming, software
defined networks, or more generally network protocols. Applicants must
have strong mathematical ability and an interest in systems
programming and experimental computer science. Applicants must
demonstrate good inter-personal skills, and a high standard of spoken
and written English. The positions are open to applicants of any
nationality.

How to apply:
Applications by email to Mary Noonan m.noonan@cs.ucc.ie and must
include "PhD Studentship iVID" in the subject line. Applications must
include, in PDF format only:

1. 300 word personal statement explaining your interest in the project
and networking research;
2. full CV;
3. copy of transcript(s) showing names of all courses taken and grades achieved;
4. summaries of projects (BSc/MSC), internships and relevant work
experience completed.

For more information on MISL and the Department of Computer Science,
please see the links below.
www.cs.ucc.ie/misl/
www.cs.ucc.ie