Post-doc position in the area of Ad hoc/Delay-tolerant Networking

Computer Engineering and Networks LaboratoryETH-Zentrum, ETZ G83CH-8092 ZürichDr. Martin MayGloriastrasse 35+41 44 632 6894+41 44 632 1035may@tik.ee.ethz.chhttp://www.csg..ethz.chThursday, September 07, 2006Post-doc position in the area of Ad hoc/Delay-tolerant NetworkingThe Communication Systems Group [http://www.csg.ethz.ch/] conducts internationallyacclaimedresearch on:- Autonomic network architectures,- Wireless ad hoc networks,- Delay- and disruption-tolerant networking, and- Network security in the area of autonomic communication.TopicThe focus of this position is still open to some extent and will be set by the successfulcandidate. Possibilities include, among others, ad hoc or delay-tolerant networking.The research field of wireless ad hoc networks is concerned with theoretical andpractical aspects of networks among wireless mobile devices without infrastructure.Delay- and disruption-tolerant networking (DTN) is a related field concerned withextreme and performance-challenged environments where continuous end-to-endconnectivity cannot be assumed.PositionThe Communication Systems Group offers a creative environment to conduct researchand to be involved in teaching.This is a post-doctoral, grant-funded full-time position with a very competitive salary. Thesuccessful candidate has a formal working contract as ETH Zurich staff member.The responsibilities of the position include, but are not limited to:- Research in flow-based network security analysis,- both in terms ofo theoretical models and methods, ando practical applications and prototype systems.- Participation in academic and industrial research projects- Acquisition of new research projects and funding- Leading a group of highly motivated Ph.D. students- Participation in teaching duties with the possibility of lecturingPage 1/2

RequirementsWe are looking for an outstanding candidate who is highly motivated to conduct topresearch, participate in teaching duties, and lead a group of graduate students.Maturity, self-motivation and the ability to work both independently and as a team playerin local and international research teams are expected.The technical requirements are:1. A Ph.D. degree in electrical engineering, computer science or engineering, or aclosely-related field. Ph.D. students are welcome if they expect to receive theirdegree before the end of 2006.2. A track record in highly competitive scientific research and publishing atconferences and scientific journals with global impact in the fields of wireless adhoc, or delay- and disruption-tolerant networking, or a closely related field.3. Excellent language skills in English; German language skills are a plus.ApplicationThe position is available immediately. The selection process will begin upon receipt ofthe applications. The preference is given to applications that arrive before 30th ofOctober 2006.Applications must contain:- A statement of interest- A detailed curriculum vitae- Names of at least two references- Additional documents, in particular copies of degree certificates and theassociated scores.Send your application via e-mail with the subject line Postdoc toProf. Dr. Bernhard Plattner, plattner@tik.ee.ethz.chDr. Martin May, may@tik.ee.ethz.chSimon Heimlicher, heimlicher@tik.ee.ethz.chWe are an equal-opportunity employer. We especially welcome female applicants.ContactProf. Dr. Bernhard Plattner, mailto:plattner@tik.ee.ethz.chDr. Martin May, mailto:may@tik.ee.ethz.chSimon Heimlicher, mailto:heimlicher@tik.ee.ethz.chComputer Engineering and Networks LaboratoryETH ZurichGloriastrasse 35CH-8092 ZurichSwitzerlandSeite 2/2