Research Associate (m/f/x)

TUD Dresden University of Technology, as a University of Excellence, is one of the leading and most dynamic research institutions in the country. Founded in 1828, today it is a globally oriented, regionally anchored top university as it focuses on the grand challenges of the 21st century. It develops innovative solutions for the world's most pressing issues. In research and academic programs, the university unites the natural and engineering sciences with the humanities, social sciences and medicine. This wide range of disciplines is a special feature, facilitating interdisciplinarity and transfer of science to society. As a modern employer, it offers attractive working conditions to all employees in teaching, research, technology and administration. The goal is to promote and develop their individual abilities while empowering everyone to reach their full potential. TUD embodies a university culture that is characterized by cosmopolitanism, mutual appreciation, thriving innovation and active participation. For TUD diversity is an essential feature and a quality criterion of an excellent university. Accordingly, we welcome all applicants who would like to commit themselves, their achievements and productivity to the success of the whole institution.

At the Faculty of Electrical and Computer Engineering, Institute of Communication Technology, the Deutsche Telekom Chair of Communication Networks offers, subject to the availability of resources, a position as

Research Associate (m/f/x)
(subject to personal qualification employees are remunerated according to salary group E 13 TV-L)

starting May 1, 2024. The position is initially limited to 14 months. The period of employment is governed by the Fixed Term Research Contracts Act (Wissenschaftszeitvertragsgesetz - WissZeitVG). The position offers the chance to obtain further academic qualification.
Tasks: The selected candidate will be conducting research in implementing network coding in 5G and beyond systems. Specifically, the candidate will be performing the following tasks during the development of this research project:
1. Work on optimization model for the problem of network coding node placement in 5G and beyond systems. The objective is to increase reliability while minimizing end-to-end latency and energy requirement.
2. Develop software for Random Linear Network Coding (RLNC) protocols to lower delay. The developed software should be compatible/implementable with 5G systems.
3. Help in the implementation of real 5G testbed, for example, using OpenAirInterface (OAI) with Universal Software Radio Peripheral (USRP). The testbed will be used to validate the proposed mathematical optimization algorithms.
The Deutsche Telekom Chair of Communication Networks has stood out for providing investigators with state-of-the-art research tools and hardware to optimize the integration of network coding in 5G Systems for different real-life use-cases. Therefore, the successful candidate will interact with ultimate and most advanced technology, applied in the development of network coding solution for 5G and 6G.
Requirements:
• an outstanding university degree (master/diploma) and, if applicable, PhD degree (or equivalent) in computer science, mathematics, electrical engineering or a relevant area;
• strong programming skills in C++ and Python;
• an integrative and cooperative personality with excellent communication and social skills;
• fluency in English - written and oral.
Preferred Qualification:
• good understanding of network coding and 5G Systems.
• experience in developing mathematical optimization algorithms.
• experience in designing software libraries.
• experience in working with USRP would be really beneficial.
TUD strives to employ more women in academia and research. We therefore expressly encourage women to apply. The University is a certified family-friendly university and offers a Dual Career Service. We welcome applications from candidates with disabilities. If multiple candidates prove to be equally qualified, those with disabilities or with equivalent status pursuant to the German Social Code IX (SGB IX) will receive priority for employment.
Please submit your detailed application with the usual documents by April 12, 2024 (stamped arrival date of the university central mail service or the time stamp on the email server of TUD applies) to: TU Dresden, Fakultät Elektrotechnik und Informationstechnik, Institut für Nachrichtentechnik, Deutsche Telekom Professur für Kommunikationsnetze, z. Hdn. Frau Osel Lhamo, Helmholtzstr. 10, 01069 Dresden, Germany or via the TUD SecureMail Portal https://securemail.tu-dresden.de by sending it as a single pdf file to osel.lhamo@tu-dresden.de. Please submit copies only, as your application will not be returned to you. Expenses incurred in attending interviews cannot be reimbursed.

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