Department of Mathematics and Computer Science

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Background

The Faculty of Health, Science and Technology is recruiting a project assistant to the Department of Mathematics and Computer Science to work in the project Digital Well[MG1]  Research, which focuses on protocols and services for 5G networks.

 

The Department of Mathematics and Computer Science offers doctoral programmes in both disciplines and has a staff of around 70. Computer Science is one of Karlstad University’s excellent research environments and focuses on computer networking and distributed systems, computer security and software engineering. Research within the department is carried out in close collaboration with international, national and regional partners from both academia and industry.

 

Duties

Duties consist of research related tasks targeting protocols and services for future mobile networks, such as implementing new protocol features, carrying out experiments, performing data analysis, and documenting results. Duties are carried out independently, but with support from and in collaboration with senior researchers. The position also includes cooperating with external partners, which means that interpersonal and teamwork skills are important for the position.

 

Qualification requirements

Eligible candidates for the position have a Bachelor degree in Computer Engineering or Computer Science or equivalent skills. A good command of written and spoken English as well as Swedish is also required.

 

Assessment criteria

A Master degree in Computer Engineering or Computer Science is an advantage.

 

Knowledge and skills in application-, transport- and network-layer protocols, multipath communication, mobile broadband systems (3G/4G) and wireless networks, as well as practical experience with network measurements and performance evaluation are valuable qualifications.

 

Personal qualities such as the ability to cooperate, to establish good relationships and to take initiative are also important.  

 

Terms of employment

This is a full-time position, limited to a period of 12 months, with the possibility of an extension. Starting date for the position is September 1, 2018.

 

Application

The application should include well-documented qualifications. The applicant is responsible for submitting the documents required to ensure objective and qualitative assessment.  A complete application should be submitted no later than the application deadline.

 

Application should include

 

  • Application letter
  • CV
  • Documented description of qualifications in relation to the duties of the position
  • Copies of degree diplomas and certificates
  • Copies of thesis and other relevant publications
  • At least two references

 

Submit your application via the Karlstad University web-based recruitment tool Varbi and upload the documents and publications you wish to be considered (do not provide links to them). One copy of documents that cannot be submitted electronically should be sent to: Karlstads universitet, Registrator, 651 88 Karlstad, state the ref.no REK2018/174

 

Application deadline: 2018-08-15

 

We look forward to your application!

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Type of employment Temporary position
Contract type Full time
First day of employment Enligt överenskommelse
Salary Individuell lönesättning
Number of positions 1
Full-time equivalent 100%
City Karlstad
County Värmlands län
Country Sweden
Reference number REK2018/174
Contact
  • Stefan Lindskog, stefan.lindskog@kau.se
  • Anna Brunström, anna.brunstrom@kau.se
Union representative
  • Thomas Bragefors, SACO, 054-700 1714
  • Denita Gustavsson, OFR, 054-700 1434
  • Tony Ingemarsson, OFR , 054-700 1404
Published 01.Aug.2018
Last application date 15.Aug.2018 11:59 PM CEST

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