NExTWORKx PhD Position Resilient Cross-Domain Networks for Critical Infrastructure

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NExTWORKx PhD Position Resilient Cross-Domain Networks for Critical Infrastructure

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Offer DescriptionNExTWORKx * is the strategic partnership between the Telecom and ICT service provider KPN and Delft University of Technology. NExTWORKx aims to develop new concepts & technology in telecommunication and artificial intelligence, to respond to new disruptive technologies and to continue the development of talent. NExTWORKx enters its second research phase with a focus on developing and applying concepts from network science to model the huge number of real-time interactions between software components and data sets and to enable monitoring and control. AI-based algorithms will be developed for monitoring information flows and smart contracts. A trusted layer for monitoring and control is crucial for every network and digital infrastructure individually, but also across critical infrastructures, data sharing and smart city platforms. NExTWORKx announces the hiring of 4 PhD students who will be mentored by both TUDelft and KPN staff. The 4 PhD projects contribute to the above goals, but each with a different focus: * Safe use of AI in telecommunication networks

• Resilient cross-domain networks for critical infrastructure
• Secure data sharing in federated edge clouds
• Co-evolution of telecommunication networks and urban systems

Resilient cross-domain networks for critical infrastructure: Each critical infrastructure consists of its physical elements, operated and controlled via management systems and procedures. These management systems and procedures are becoming increasingly automated. Moreover, critical infrastructures become increasingly dependent on telecommunication networks due to digitalization, while telecommunication networks are depending on an operational power grid.Due to these interdependencies, we need to implement coordination mechanisms between the automated management systems of the various digital infrastructures. For example, in case of an outage in the telecommunication network it might be crucial to very quickly and automatically revert to a safe, albeit less efficient, operating mode in the smart grid that does not rely on real-time connectivity.Scientific challenges include: how to model the various critical infrastructures and their control systems to reflect their interdependencies both in the physical and digital domain, how to assess the resilience of such interconnected critical infrastructure and how to design and implement automated (real-time) controls with adequate governance across different infrastructures.This PhD position will be based at the Network Architectures and Services Group in the Department of Quantum and Computer Engineering (QCE), supervised by prof. Robert Kooij. In your role, you will collaborate with partners of NExTWORKx and presumably other collaborators within the Faculty of Electrical Engineering, Mathematics and Computer Science.RequirementsSpecific RequirementsWe are looking for brilliant PhD candidates with a strong interest to the join a university-company collaboration on future Networking. The ideal candidate is multidisciplinary, well-versed in network science, complex systems, data science and telecommunications (protocols, architectures, design and performance). You also have an MSc degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Applied Mathematics or Applied Physics.Because of project definitions, we are looking for EU citizens.

Doing a PhD at TU Delft requires English proficiency at a certain level to ensure that the candidate is able to communicate and interact well, participate in English-taught Doctoral Education courses, and write scientific articles and a final thesis. For more details please check the .Additional InformationBenefitsDoctoral candidates will be offered a 4-year period of employment in principle, but in the form of 2 employment contracts. An initial 1,5 year contract with an official go/no go progress assessment within 15 months. Followed by an additional contract for the remaining 2,5 years assuming everything goes well and performance requirements are met.Salary and benefits are in accordance with the Collective Labour Agreement for Dutch Universities, increasing from € 2770 per month in the first year to € 3539 in the fourth year. As a PhD candidate you will be enrolled in the TU Delft Graduate School. The TU Delft Graduate School provides an inspiring research environment with an excellent team of supervisors, academic staff and a mentor. The Doctoral Education Programme is aimed at developing your transferable, discipline-related and research skills.The TU Delft offers a customisable compensation package, discounts on health insurance, and a monthly work costs contribution. Flexible work schedules can be arranged.For international applicants, TU Delft has the . This service provides information for new international employees to help you prepare the relocation and to settle in the Netherlands. The Coming to Delft Service offers a for partners and they organise events to expand your (social) network.Selection processAre you interested in this vacancy? Please apply before 14 July 2024 via the application button and upload the following documents to your application: * A two-page motivation letter, explaining why you would like to work with us, your research interest, and experience related to the research field;

• Degree transcripts;
• An up-to-date CV;
• The names and contact information of at least three relevant references. We will not contact references without your consent.

• A pre-employment screening can be part of the selection procedure.
• You can apply online. We will not process applications sent by email and/or post.
• Please do not contact us for unsolicited services.

Additional commentsFor more information about this position, please contact prof.dr.ir. Robert Kooij, e-mail: r.e.kooij @tudelft.nl. Website for additional job detailsWork Location(s)Number of offers available 1 Company/Institute Delft University of Technology Country Netherlands City Delft Postal Code 2628 CD Street Mekelweg 2 GeofieldWhere to apply WebsiteContact CityDelft WebsiteStreetMekelweg 2 Postal Code2628 CDSTATUS: EXPIRED

Expected salary

€2770 per month

Location

Delft, Zuid-Holland

Job date

Fri, 31 May 2024 07:08:42 GMT

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