The Information Technologies Group (GTI) is pleased to announce the opening of a call for Expressions of Interest for an enthusiastic and passionate researcher to enroll in a PhD opportunity in distributed computing and decentralized communications within the European project DistriMuSe (HORIZON-KDT-JU-2023-2-RIA), and we need someone to join us to design and develop a distributed platform for the deployment and management of AI applications using IoT Pub/Sub communications and lightweight virtualization.
We are the leading research group in 5G and 6G networks, working with cutting-edge technologies and infrastructure. We have multiple national and international competitive projects on topics related to wireless networks, embedded devices, artificial intelligence and edge computing. In addition, the group is formed by young professionals who create a good atmosphere to develop their research careers.
What we offer:
- Minimum 30-month contract (optional renewal).
- Salary: 18K-25K (negotiable).
- Working within a European project framework (trips and meetings with partners).
- Access to real equipment and a private 5G/6G network.
- Publishing articles in high-impact journals.
- Attending international conferences.
Requirements:
- BSc and MSc degrees (or equivalent) in ICT-related topics (Telecommunications, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, etc.).
- Experience in software development (C, Python, Rust, etc.) and Linux systems.
- Knowledge about networking protocols for IoT.
- Good English level.
- Permission to work in Spain.
Desired Qualifications and Attributes:
- Good skills in writing scientific articles and project reports.
- Knowledge about AI algorithms, cloud infrastructure and 5G/6G networks.
- Experience in Zenoh protocol and WebAssembly (WASM) virtualization.
- Participation in international research projects.
- Creative and critical thinking abilities.
Application requirements for EoI:
Applicants should provide an up-to-date CV, letter of motivation, and the names and contact details of one referee who is qualified to comment on your scientific/professional track record and expertise. Please send your application to xil@gti.uvigo.es
Important remark : This is a Call for expressions of interest
The Universidade de Vigo has its own official application process, hiring on the basis of merit and is strongly committed to equity and diversity within its community. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to gender, ethnicity, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
The process has the following stages (chronologically):
- The candidate submits an expression of interest .
- Once the official application process starts, we will send an email to the candidate, who will proceed to the submission of his/her formal application. Please, bear in mind that the application process is mandatory and will only be open for 5 working days.
- The selection committee will evaluate only the received candidatures through the official application procedure and will announce the shortlist of candidates that will pass to the next stage.
- The shortlisted candidates will be interviewed online by the committee.
- The selected candidate will be notified as soon as possible after the interviews.