Germany: 2 PhD/Postdoc positions in Computer Science

Deadline: 8 April 2013

The Computer Networks Group at the Institute of Computer Science, University of Göttingen, Germany, is inviting applications for


with a limited contract of 3 years with possible extensions. Regular working hours will be currently 39.8 hours per week. The positions are also suitable for part-time as desired. Salary: Pay grade 13 TV-L.

The Computer Networks Group (http://www.net.informatik.uni-goettingen.de/) is working on the design, modeling, implementation and evaluation of networked systems, and has been funded by several EU, state and industry-sponsored projects.

The researchers are expected to collaborate with other colleagues and project partners, performing and publishing high quality research on the area of energy-efficient information delivery in disaster and Internet of Things environments. The applicants must have a good master/PhD degree or equivalent in Computer Science or related disciplines, with good knowledge in network/distributed systems design and evaluation and, in general, excellent analytical and problem solving skills. Working experience with information centric networking, content distribution, network simulation, and/or performance modeling would be advantageous. Proficiency in English (spoken and written) is essential.

Applications are encouraged from now on until positions are filled. Your application should contain

- a brief motivation letter
- a curriculum vitae, degrees and transcripts
- a list of publications (if applicable) and master/PhD thesis abstract
- a description of your research interest
- names, email addresses and telephone numbers of 2 references (one must be your current/previous academic supervisor)

Applications received by April 8th, 2013 will be considered with priority. Further applications may be considered until the positions are filled.

We appreciate applications by email (with all documents in one single PDF file), with subject “PhD/Postdoc Position in ICN�, to Prof. Dr. Xiaoming Fu (fu@cs.uni-goettingen.de).

The University of Göttingen is an equal opportunities employer and places particular emphasis on fostering career opportunities for women. Qualified women are therefore strongly encouraged to apply. Disabled persons with equivalent aptitude will be favored.