Postdoctor in Dependable Networked Embedded Systems and/or Intelligent Network Management

Mälardalen University is growing and evolving due to increased research funding from the Swedish Government. Join our team on this exciting journey towards MDU`s vision, to be a progressive and collaborative University where together we shape a sustainable future. You can make a difference. Together, we can create a sustainable future through knowledge and innovation. We believe that knowledge and new perspectives are best attained and reached together in collaboration with others – our colleagues, students, the private and public sectors, both nationally and internationally.
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Mälardalen University is located in Sweden, on both sides of Lake Mälaren, with campuses in Eskilstuna and Västerås. Mälardalen is a region dominated by strong growth with several multinational companies based here such as ABB, Volvo, Westinghouse, Alstom and Northvolt. We enjoy close cooperation with the region’s private sector, municipalities, and county councils.

At the School of Innovation, Design and Engineering our students are studying to be for example innovators, entrepreneurs, illustrators, communications officers, network technicians and engineers. Here we have the research specialisations of Embedded Systems, and Innovation and Product Realisation. Our work takes place in cooperation with and in strategic agreements with companies, organisations and public authorities in the region.

Employment information

Employment: Temporary employment, 2 years
Scope: Full time
Closing date for application: 2022-11-15
Campus location: Västeras
School: School of Innovation, Design and Engineering, (IDT)

Position description

Future wireless networks are expected to serve a vast array of applications with specialized and critical requirements. These requirement put a strain on the limited network and processing resources, particularly at the network edge. This postdoc position will focus on dependable networked embedded systems and novel intelligent methodologies that enable future applications with mobility and security requirements. It considers network management solutions that provide quality of service requirements in terms of reliability, timeliness and security. 

The candidate will have the opportunity to cooperate with PhD students, senior researchers and several strategic industrial partners from process automation to healthcare domain, besides the members of the research group.

The position is a temporary employment of 2 years.

Qualifications requirements

The applicant is required to have a PhD degree in Communication Systems, Communication Networks, Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or similar. The applicant must have completed the degree no more than three years before the end of the application period.

Specific requirement for the position include wireless communication, strong programming skill, networking simulators or operating systems.

This candidate is expected to have the following knowledge, skills and experience: 

• Knowledge on Cellular Networks (4G/5G/6G) and low-power wireless systems (e.g., IEEE 802.11, IEEE 802.15.4, BLE, and UWB)
• Experience on the design and implementation of network protocols/algorithms on real hardware
• Solid C programming skills and moderate Linux experience (fluency in other languages such as Python and Matlab is considered an asset)
• Very good proficiency in written and spoken English, which is the language of the research group and of external collaborators
• High motivation, self-initiative, as well as strong passion and commitment to research
• Ability to work collaboratively in an interdisciplinary and international team with both senior and junior people
• Willingness to do scientific research, publish research results
• Knowledge on machine learning and hands-on experience with the programming of networked embedded systems is considered an asset 
• The applicant should be fluent in English, both written and spoken

Decisive importance is attached to personal suitability. We value the qualities that an even distribution of age and gender, as well as ethnic and cultural diversity, can contribute to the organisation. 

Merit

Qualifications that are considered to be a merit include knowledge in  some of the following areas, such as network layer, MAC layer, mobility management, security, edge computing. 

Application

Application is made online. Make your application by clicking the “Apply” button below.

The scientific publications that you do not have in digital form are to be sent by post to:

Mälardalen University
Division of Human Resources
Ref.no: 2022/2504
Box 883
721 23 Västerås

The applicant is responsible for ensuring that the application is complete in accordance with the advertisement and will reach the University no later than closing date for application.

We look forward to receiving your application!

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Michaël Le Duc (SACO), tel: +46 (0) 21-10 14 02
Susanne Meijer (OFR), Tel: +46 (0) 21-10 14 89

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