The faculty of Electrical Engineering, Mathematics, and Computer Science (EEMCS) at the University of Twente has an opening for a postdoctoral position on advanced inter-domain routing security.
The candidates will conduct research that advances the security of the Internet’s routing system, with a particular focus on the project “User-driven Path Verification and Control for Inter-domain Networks” (UPIN). The goal of UPIN is to develop and evaluate a scalable distributed system that enables users to cryptographically verify and easily control the paths through which their data travels through the Internet, such as in terms of router-to-router hops or router attributes (e.g., their location, operator, security level, and manufacturer).
This new level of transparency and control over Internet data paths is particularly important for future safety-critical applications, such as remote control of wind farms at sea, tele-robots, and autonomous driving. This is unlike how the Internet works today, where users have no detailed insight into who processes their data (e.g., in terms of service providers their data passes through as well as what jurisdictions apply) and have very little control over how it is being routed.
Tasks
The Advanced Inter-Domain Routing Security include the following tasks
- Conduct research into new routing concepts and mechanisms that increase insight into and control over the trustworthiness of Internet paths, such as for critical applications.
- Implement and evaluate your ideas, for instance, using BIRD, the national P4-programmable network operated by the 2STiC consortium.
- Work with service providers and other stakeholders to demonstrate the added value of concepts like path verification functions.
- Present (preliminary) results at appropriate meetings and conferences.
- Publish results in scientific workshops, magazines, and journals.
- Contribute to teaching on topics related to your work.
- Represent and promote UPIN in collaboration with the project partners.
- Act as the technical coordinator of UPIN, reporting to the project lead.
Salary
In accordance with the collective labor agreement for Dutch universities, they offer:
- Gross salary between € 3877,- and € 5090,- per month, depending on experience and qualifications;
- Excellent benefits, including a holiday allowance of 8% of the gross annual salary,
- A year-end bonus of 8.3% and a solid pension scheme
- The flexibility to work partially from home;
- Free access to sports facilities on campus;
- Excellent support for research and facilities for professional and personal development.
Job Requirements
Applicants for the Advanced Inter-Domain Routing Security position must meet the following criteria:
- a highly motivated and enthusiastic researcher.
- have a Ph.D. in computer science or a related field.
- have a proven track record in computer networks and network security.
- Affinity with the concept of open strategic digital autonomy for Europe.
- Workshop and conference publications are a must.
- an independent and original thinker with a creative mindset.
- have excellent analytical and communication skills.
- very much enjoy working in a team
- interested in teaching at the university level.
- fluent in English and willing to learn Dutch.
Application Process
Applications in one PDF should include:
- a motivation letter clearly stating how they meet the selection criteria (at most 1 page, 2-sided) and
- a CV with references (at most 2 pages, 2-sided).
To apply for the Postdoc Position on Advanced Inter-Domain Routing Security, click here.
Deadline: February 19, 2024.
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