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University of Oslo Department of Informatics Researcher in Networks and Distributed Systems, Norway

Publish Date: May 17, 2016

Deadline: Jun 01, 2016

Researcher in Networks and Distributed Systems

A temporary position as researcher (SKO 1109) is available at the Department of Informatics. The position is externally funded as part of the research project OCARINA. The employment period is the same as the project period, i.e. from 01.10.2016 to  30.09.2021 (5 years). OCARINA builds on RINA, the Recursive InterNetwork Architecture. RINA is a novel "back to basics" approach to networking that is fundamentally different from today's networks. RINA was first presented by John Day in his book "Patterns in Network Architecture: A return to Fundamentals". In the project OCARINA, new congestion control and routing/forwarding mechanisms for RINA will be developed.

Qualifications

The appointment requires a PhD or other corresponding education equivalent to a Norwegian doctoral degree in Computer Science (Informatics).

The researcher must have expertise, including a proven publication track-record, in the following areas: congestion control, routing, recursive networks (especially RINA), programming, and analytical evaluation.

In the assessment of the applications, emphasis will be put on:

  • The applicants' academic and personal qualifications for performing research in the projectGood ability to collaborate and to form part of an international community.
  • A good command of English is required.

Please also refer to the regulations pertaining to the conditions of employment for researcher/post-doctoral positions.

Salary

Pay Grade 65 – 74 (NOK 560 700 - 664 000 per year) depending on qualifications and seniority.

The application must include

  • Application letter (in English) relating the candidate's expertise to the requirements of the project
  • CV (summarizing education, positions, pedagogical experience, administrative experience and other qualifying activity)
  • Copies of educational certificates, transcript of records and letters of recommendation
  • A complete list of publications and up to 5 academic works that the applicant wishesto be considered by the evaluation committee
  • Names and contact details of 2-3 references (name, relation to candidate, e-mailand telephone number)

Please note that all documents should be in English or a Scandinavian language.

In accordance with the University of Oslo's equal opportunities policy, we invite applications

from all interested individuals regardless of gender or ethnicity.

UiO has an agreement for all employees, aiming to secure rights to research results a.o.

Contacts

Professor Michael Welzl
Telephone: +47 22852420

Professor Stein Gjessing
Telephone: +47 22852444

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Telephone: +47 22857196


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Disciplines

Informatics

Study Levels

Research

Opportunity Types

Fellowships

Eligible Countries

International

Host Countries

Norway