Ph D Position in Network Automation

Faculteit/Dienst: Faculteit der Natuurw., Wiskunde & Informatica

Opleidingsniveau: Master

Functie type: Promotieplaats

Sluitingsdatum: 25 november 2024

Vacaturenummer: 13527

• Develop innovative approaches for network automation using software-defined and programmable networking technologies.
• Design and implement machine learning algorithms specifically for in-network processing, enabling real-time adaptation to network conditions.
• Apply control-theoretic principles to model and optimize network behavior, focusing on end-to-end robustness and reliability.
• Work with state-of-the-art testbeds and participate in collaborative research efforts, including national and international projects.
• Publish and present work regularly at international conferences, workshops, and journals.
• Assist in teaching activities (labs) and in supervising bachelor and master students.
• Complete and defend your Ph D thesis.

• A Master’s degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Network Engineering, or a related field.
• Strong programming skills in Python and/or C/C++ and familiarity with networking technologies like SDN, NFV, P4, or e BPF.
• Knowledge of networking protocols, optimization, machine learning algorithms, and basic control theoretic concepts.
• An interest in both theoretical and applied research in next-generation networks.
• Proficiency in English and excellent communication skills.
• Commitment to maintaining an inclusive, collaborative, diverse, supportive work environment.

• 232 holiday hours per year (based on fulltime) and extra holidays between Christmas and 1 January;
• Multiple courses to follow from our Teaching and Learning Centre;
• A complete educational program for Ph D students;
• Multiple courses on topics such as leadership for academic staff;
• Multiple courses on topics such as time management, handling stress and an online learning platform with 100+ different courses;
• 7 weeks birth leave (partner leave) with 100% salary;
• Partly paid parental leave;
• The possibility to set up a workplace at home;
• A pension at ABP for which Uv A pays two third part of the contribution;
• The possibility to follow courses to learn Dutch;
• Help with housing for a studio or small apartment when you’re moving from abroad.

• Dr. Chrysa Papagianni, Assistant Professor, c.papagianni@uva.nl, T: +31 628152140
• Dr. Marios Avgeris, Assistant Professor, m.avgeris@uva.nl, T: +31 643594226

• a detailed CV including the months (not just years) when referring to your education and work experience;
• a letter of motivation;
• a list of publications;
• names, affiliations, and email addresses of three academic referees who can provide details about your academic profile in relation to this position (please do not include any reference letters in your application).