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PhD studentship in Fixed/Wireless network convergence for future SDN-driven 5G networks
Coect, the Centre for Future Networks and Communications at Trinity College Dublin, is offering one PhD studentship in Fixed/Wireless network convergence for future SDN driven 5G networks.The project will look into architectures and protocols to enable the convergence of optical and wireless networks in the metro access network, aiming towards an SDN-driven seamless integration in future 5G networks.Coect (formerly CTVR – www.ctvr.ie) is Ireland’s largest telecommunications research centre. The Centre carries out industry-informed research focusing on wireless and optical networks of the future with a strong emphasis on the technologies that will underpin these networks.The current position, under the direction of Dr. Marco Ruffini and Dr. Nicola Marchetti, will be funded for 4 years by Science Foundation Ireland (SFI). The candidate must have a Bachelor degree (Master preferred) in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Physics, Computer Science, or a related field, with a minimum mark of 2.1 (i.e. with a score higher than 60%). The successful candidate will join a team of highly skilled and iovative researchers in the area of access network architectures.The PhD topic will focus on protocols for next-generation passive optical networks.Desirable qualifications include:
  • Knowledge of layer 2 and layer 3 switching/routing protocols.
  • Knowledge of mobile communications transmission and protocols.
  • Knowledge of optical communication transmission and protocols.
  • Working knowledge of programming languages such as c, c++, python, java and of Linux operating system.
  • Experience with OpenFlow, SDN, NFV related project is desirable.
  • Good written and oral communication skills.
  • Ability to work well in a group.
  • Strong self-motivation and ‘willing to lea’ attitude.

The application will be open until the position is filled. The salary is €18,000 net stipend per year, plus payment of PhD fees.Expected start date: 1st September 2016 (earlier dates will be considered).Interested applicants should send a CV to Dr. Marco Ruffini (marco.ruffini@tcd.ie) and Dr. Nicola Marchetti (marchetn@tcd.ie) including contact information for at least two professional references.