PhD position in SDN-Enabled Management of Heterogeneous Optical and Wireless Network Infrastructure
Danmarks Tekniske Universitet
Lyngby-Taarbæk, 1 stilling
The Technical University of Denmark invites application for a PhD project in the area of Software Defined Networking (SDN) control and management of heterogeneous optical and wireless network infrastructures. The project is placed within the Communication Technology Section at DTU Fotonik.
Project description
The goal of this PhD project is to study and analyze the impact of Software Defined Networking (SDN) – a new paradigm in integrated network control at all layers and all domain of a network.
SDN is a new way of providing a platform for integrated control of large scale networks in a more efficient way. While a number of benefits in terms of service provisioning, multi-tenant operation, standardized integration of new equipment etc. are well understood, a number of issues regarding support of heterogeneous networks and stronger integration of the physical layer still remain to be research.
The main topics the researcher will tackle within the project are:
•Handling of heterogeneous physical layer technologies
•Service- driven, policy-based control and management
•Network reliability and resiliency
•Implement of test and verification systems scenarios
Qualifications
The candidate must have a master's degree in engineering or a similar degree with an academic level equivalent to the master's degree in engineering. A solid background of communication networks and software technologies is important. Good communication skills in written and spoken English are a must.
Approval and Enrolment
The scholarship for the PhD degree is subject to academic approval, only candidates with an above the average marks are accepted in the program. We recommend the applicants to contact the supervisors in advance to assess the suitability of the application.
Candidates will be enrolled in one of the general degree programs of DTU. For information about the general requirements for enrolment and the general planning of the scholarship studies, please see the DTU PhD Guide.
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Assessment
The assessment of the applicants will be made by the department PhD school and the supervisors.
Salary and appointment terms
The salary and appointment terms are consistent with the current Danish rules for Ph.D. degree researchers. The period of employment is 3 years.
Supervisors
•Associate Professor J.J. Vegas Olmos, Metro-Access and Short Range Systems, jjvo@fotonik.dtu.dk.
•Professor Lars Dittmann, Network Technology and Service Platforms, ladit@fotonik.dtu.dk.
Application
Please submit your online application no later than 8 November 2015. Applications must be submitted as one pdf file containing all materials to be given consideration. To apply, please open the link "Apply online," fill in the online application form, and attach all your materials in English in one pdf file. The file must include:
•A letter motivating the application (cover letter)
•Curriculum vitae
•Grade transcripts and BSc/MSc diploma (an official translation into English)
•Excel sheet with translation of grades to the Danish grading system (see guidelines and excel spreadsheet here)
Candidates may apply prior to obtaining their master's degree, but cannot begin before having received it.
All interested candidates irrespective of age, gender, race, disability, religion or ethnic background are encouraged to apply.
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