Deadline: 31 Jan. 2013
Institute IMDEA Networks is a networking research institute whose multinational
team is engaged in cutting-edge fundamental science. As a growing,
English-speaking institute located in Madrid, Spain, IMDEA Networks offers
a unique opportunity for pioneering scientists to develop their ideas. IMDEA
Networks is establishing itself internationally at the forefront in the development
of future Internet technologiesand has already incorporated highly-reputed
scientists (see our research team here). Our researchers share the potential to
shape the future of networking science over the coming years.
Further information regarding our areas of research can be found here.
As Staff Researcher your responsibilities would be
- Conducting cutting-edge scientific research in computer networking and related areas such as distributed systems
- Publishing regularly in leading conferences and journals
- Building a strong team of PhD students, postdocs, and other staff and directing their work
- Taking the lead or providing support in preparing proposals for funded research projects, contracts, and grants
- Creating value by developing transferable IPR (patents, software, …) and collaborating in standards bodies
- Managing your own research budget, which includes a basic research budget provided by the Institute, plus the funds that the Staff Researcher attracts for his/her research and for the Institute
- Attending conferences, establishing research collaborations, giving talks and seminars, hosting visitors, etc.
Scientists applying for this position have the following attributes
- Ph.D. in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or a related field with significant research experience in the area of networking
- A number of high quality publications
- Usually around one or two years of post-doctoral experience at a top research institution
- Strong will to establish yourself as a reputed researcher in your field
- High level of proficiency in both written and spoken English (please note: Spanish is not required)
In exchange for this, we offer
- The opportunity to work with colleagues of world-class standing
- First-class research laboratories and facilities
- A personal research budget, which covers basic research costs and allows to hire PhD students from the first day
- The possibility to personally manage the funds attracted by submitting project proposals and research agreements with external entities
- Internationally-competitive salaries and relocation packages
- A share of IPR revenues arising from your work here
- Full support to transfer your results to industry, or to start-up your own company
- The unrivalled quality of life to be enjoyed in the Madrid region
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