Doctoral student in Edge Computing and Beyond 5G Mobile Networking - Hiring in process/Finished, not possible to apply

Project description

Third-cycle subject: Electrical Engineering

Our group is focusing on research paving the way for novel edge computing systems and applications, emphasizing challenges related to predictability, safety and security of edge systems and collocated mobile networks. Edge computing is a new computing layer, providing substantial computing and storage resources near users and end systems. Our research agenda is facilitated through a world-leading research center on edge computing at KTH – TECoSA (https://www.tecosa.center.kth.se/ ) as well as a significant multi-year fund to establish an experimental research facility in the area of edge computing and related applications. We are seeking for candidates with the ambition to conduct experimental research in this domain. The position comprises on the one hand research with respect to enabling applications for edge computing systems like intelligent transportation, industrial robotics or safe augmented reality. On the other hand, research in the direction of future mobile network architectures and algorithms (beyond 5G systems) is of interest to us. While a substantial part of the work will relate to experimental work and prototyping, theoretical interests for instance in resource allocation system modeling and/or machine learning is a plus for this position. Furthermore, the position involves collaborations within our research group as well as with other research groups from different disciplines. It will also comprise collaborations with industrial partners.

Supervision: The doctoral student will be placed at KTH in the the division of Information Science and Engineering and be supervised by Prof. James Gross.

What we offer

• The possibility to study in a dynamic and international research environment in collaboration with industries and prominent universities from all over the world.Read more
• A workplace with many employee benefits and monthly salary according to KTH’s Doctoral student salary agreement.
• A postgraduate education at an institution that is active and supportive in matters pertaining to working conditions, gender equality and diversity as well as study environment.
• Work and study in Stockholm, close to nature and the water.
• Help to relocate and be settled in Sweden and at KTH.
• A work environment that targets cutting edge research on a global level, and involves many nationalities as well as many different work styles and methodologies.

Admission requirements

To be admitted to postgraduate education (Chapter 7, 39 § Swedish Higher Education Ordinance), the applicant must have basic eligibility in accordance with either of the following:

• passed a second cycle degree (for example a master's degree),
• completed course requirements of at least 240 higher education credits, of which at least 60 second-cycle higher education credits, or
• acquired, in some other way within or outside the country, substantially equivalent knowledge

In addition to the above, there is also a mandatory requirement for English equivalent to English B/6, read more here

Selection

In order to succeed as a doctoral student at KTH you need to be goal oriented and persevering in your work. During the selection process, candidates will be assessed upon their ability to:

• independently pursue his or her work
• collaborate with others,
• have a professional approach and
• analyse and work with complex issues.

The candidate should have strong background in communication networks, mobile networks and/or edge computing as well as experience in experimental research and/or theoretical analysis of mobile networks and edge computing systems. The candidate should have strong communication skills (both orally and in writing).

After the qualification requirements, great emphasis will be placed on personal competency. 

Target degree: Doctoral degree

Information regarding admission and employment

Only those admitted to postgraduate education may be employed as a doctoral student. The total length of employment may not be longer than what corresponds to full-time doctoral education in four years ' time. An employed doctoral student can, to a limited extent (maximum 20%), perform certain tasks within their role, e.g. training and administration. A new position as a doctoral student is for a maximum of one year, and then the employment may be renewed for a maximum of two years at a time.

Union representatives

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Doctoral section (Students’ union on KTH Royal Institute of Technology)

You will find contact information for doctoral section on the section's website.

Application

Apply for the position and admission through KTH's recruitment system. It is the applicant’s responsibility to ensure that the application is complete in accordance with the instructions in the advertisement.

Applications must be received at the last closing date at midnight, CET/CEST (Central European Time/entral European Summer Time).

Applications must include the following elements:

• CV including your relevant professional experience and knowledge.
• Application letter with a brief description of why you want to pursue research studies, about what your academic interests are and how they relate to your previous studies and future goals. (Maximum 2 pages long)
• Copies of diplomas and grades from previous university studies and certificates of fulfilled language requirements (see above). Translations into English or Swedish if the original document is not issued in one of these languages.Copies of originals must be certified.
• Representative publications or technical reports. For longer documents, please provide a summary (abstract) and a web link to the full text.

Other information

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Disclaimer: In case of discrepancy between the Swedish original and the English translation of the job announcement, the Swedish version takes precedence.