Towards robust critical networks

The Chair of Communication Networks from the Bundeswehr University Munich (UniBW) offers a position as

Member of the research and teaching staff with the possibility to obtain a PhD

in the area of

Towards robust critical networks

In an international research project funded by the BMFTR, the following topics are going to be addressed:

• Define accurate and consistent models for assessing the impact of dependency, availability, and robustness of communication networks and other critical infrastructures.
• Implement and evaluate solutions to reduce the dependency of the communication network on other critical infrastructures (e.g. power grid).

The successful applicant is expected to participate actively in the research and teaching activities of the chair. The chair offers a team-oriented, motivating work atmosphere, allowing concentration on challenging research questions.

The positions are based on full-time work contracts limited to three years initially. Remuneration is according to the Tarifvertrag für den Öffentlichen Dienst (TVöD).

Applicants should have an excellent Master of Science degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or Informatics and they should have a solid knowledge in the area of communication networks suitable to start research in the above areas.

The candidates are expected to have very good communication skills in English and possibly in German as well as solid programming skills. Enthusiasm, the desire to obtain a PhD degree, creativity, and team-orientation are essential.

As part of the Excellence Initiative of the German federal and state governments, UniBW has been pursuing the strategic goal of substantially increasing the diversity of its faculty. As an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer, UniBW explicitly encourages nominations of and applications from women as well as from all others who would bring additional diversity dimensions to the university’s research and teaching strategies. Preference will be given to disabled candidates with essentially the same qualifications.

Interested candidates are asked to send their complete application documents (application letter, CV, summary of master thesis, certificates, list of publications, references) referring to this job offer in electronic form to the following email address: cmas@unibw.de with the subject “Robust networks PhD position”

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