Netherlands – University of Twente Postdoc Position in Geonetworking Protocols
University of Twente
Centre for Telematics and Information Technology (CTIT)
Design and Analysis of Communication Systems (DACS) group
Research project description
The DACS group within the Centre for Telematics and Information Technology (CTIT) at the University of Twente is actively involved in a number of projects in the area of Vehicular Networking. Within the context of the Dutch cooperation project SPITS (Strategic Platform for Intelligent Traffic Systems), the DACS group has a vacancy for a postdoctoral researcher in the area of geonetworking protocols.
The postdoc will be performing research in geonetworking architectures, protocols, and algorithms for vehicular networks, and their performance. Important issues are multi-hop forwarding/routing, geocasting over heterogeneous link layers, e.g., IEEE 802.11p and 3G/LTE, and interworking with fixed, IPv6-based infrastructure.
The position is predominantly a research position, but includes interaction with Ph.D. and M.Sc. students, and possibilities for participation in teaching and grant application
Requirements
Doctorate
Candidates should hold a Ph.D. degree in a relevant field, and have a strong research and publication record in the area of wireless and mobile networking.
The position is available starting January 1, 2010, and will end July 1, 2011.
Organization
University of Twente Electrical Engineering, Mathematics and Computer Science (EEMCS)
University of Twente. A place where talent emerges and develops. Students and staff are our valued core. Approximately 3000 scientists and professionals work together on groundbreaking research, relevant innovation and inspiring education for more than 8,500 students.
The Computer Science department of the Faculty of Electrical Engineering, Mathematics and Computer Science (EEMCS) is one of the largest academic institutions in computer science in the Netherlands, with 220 faculty members and 1200 students. It provides courses in Technical Computer Science, Business Information Technology, and Telematics. In addition, the department contributes to computer science education within other academic programmes. The research of the department is part of the multidisciplinary research institute Centre for Telematics and Information Technology (CTIT).
Conditions of employment
Estimated maximum salary per month: eur 4000 – 4500
Salaryscale 10. Duration of the contract: 18 months
Maximum hours per week: 38
Additional conditions of employment:
We offer a full?time position in a dynamic and international environment. The monthly salary ranges from 2379,00 gross to 4374,00 gross – according to the Collective Labour Agreement (CAO) for Dutch Universities – depending on qualifications and experience. For more information regarding benefits, facilities etc, see http://www.utwente.nl/pao/en/info_voor/medewerkers/.
Additional Information
Additional information about the vacancy can be obtained from:
dr.ir. Geert Heijenk
E-mail address: geert.heijenk[ at ]utwente.nl
Application
You can apply for this job before 11-01-2010 by sending your application to:
University of Twente
EEMCS
Dr.ir. G. Heijenk
postbus 217
7500 AE Enschede
E-mail address: dacs_secretary[ at ]ewi.utwente.nl
Selection will start on December 7, 2009, but applications arriving after that date will be taken into account until the position is filled. Please send your application by email to Ms. Silvia Meijran (dacs_secretary@ewi.utwente.nl), cc to the contact person mentioned above. Vacancy number 09/226.
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