Smart Networks PhD candidate

The Software Networks team is dedicated to the research, development and innovation on Software Defined Networks (SDN), Network Function Virtualization (NFV), and Cloud and Edge technologies, in order to add value and to offer new tools and technologies to promote the adoption of new business models and the development of ICT sector.

The group holds expertise in development of network service orchestrators and end-to-end network slicing for enabling dynamic and rapid service provisioning (including complete network service lifecycle) over cross-domain SDN/NFV based multi-tenant 5G networks.

The Software Networks department is seeking a Ph.D. student in the field of Smart Networks to join its team and work in R&D projects on the design, planning and execution of R + I + D activities. In particular, the Ph.D. student will work within the SN group, on the topic of intelligent 5G Slicing that will be capable of supporting a diverse range of AI-enabled applications over multiple heterogeneous virtualized infrastructures. This work is carried out under the framework of the european project AI@EDGE.

• As part of his regular work the researcher is expected to:
• Contribute to state of the art research in the field of 5G and network slicing.
• Generate publications and conferences throughout the work done in the projects and the Ph.D.
• Participate in technological developments/deployments in the area.
• Participate in definition technological requirements of the projects and test bed infrastructure to be developed.
• Build proofs of concept (prototypes) based on disruptive ideas and technologies
• Participate in the drafting of technical documentation associated with the projects.

The candidate will report directly to the area director and will have the capabilities to independently manage and lead particular technical aspects within European projects to ensure their successful fulfilment.

Who we are:

i2CAT Foundation is a non-profit research and innovation centre that promotes mission oriented R&D activities on advanced Internet architectures, applications and services. The centre stands for a new open innovation framework, fostering the collaboration between companies, public administration, the academic environment and end-users.

i2CAT’s activities span the areas of Research, playing a key role in the EU Framework Program for Research and Innovation; Strategic Projects, leading local initiatives that strengthen the digital policies of public administration, and Technology Transfer, fostering R&D collaboration with companies to develop innovative market-oriented solutions.

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 What do we offer:

• You will be part of a multicultural team. We have a fun loving and friendly international work environment.
• Be in contact and work with cutting-edge technology
• Work in challenging R&D projects
• Fix + variable salary
• Option of flexible retribution (restaurant card, transport card, medical insurance, kindergarten)
• Flexible working schedule - We know you have a life outside of work and we will work with you to make sure it's kept that way
• Fridays afternoon off
• Intensive work schedule in July & August
• Home-office option
• Open space office in Barcelona
• Free fruit every week
• Discounted Gym-access
• 25 vacation days per year
• Casual dress code
• Let us know which trainings you need
• You will have the opportunity to attend tech conferences and events.

The i2CAT Foundation seeks to increase the number of women in those areas where they are underrepresented and, therefore explicitly, encourages women to apply.

The i2CAT Foundation seeks to increase the number of persons with disabilities among its workforce, and therefore explicitly encourages this collective to apply.