PhD position in the Networked Systems Group in Zürich

 is a research group in the Department of Information Technology and Electrical Engineering (D-ITET) at ETH Zürich led by .

We are interested in hot and upcoming research topics in computer networks, with a special focus on network management. Our overarching goal is to make current and future computer networks (especially the Internet) easier to design, understand and operate.

We are currently active in multiple areas including, but not limited to: Internet routing, network programmability, network verification, network monitoring, network sustainability, and network security. Most of our projects are inherently multidisciplinary and tend to involve recent advances in programming languages, algorithmics, and machine learning.

In our group, we tend to combine theory with practice. Some of our members focus more on algorithms and proofs, while others focus more on network systems design and building.

As a new member, you are supposed to contribute to our research activities and gradually build your own independent research profile according to your interests. You are expected to work towards a doctoral degree and participate in our teaching activities.

We are looking for a new member with a strong networking and/or systems background and a Master’s degree in computer science, electrical engineering or a related field. Ideally, we are looking for someone with previous experiences, knowledge and/or strong interests about:

- Network management/operations
- Distributed systems
- Routing protocols
- Modern networking stacks
- Knowledge in programming, formal methods, security, or hardware design is a plus

Besides, you should also be able to think critically, have strong English communication skills (oral and written), and enjoy collaboration. Our group aims to increase the number of women in scientific positions, as such, female candidates are particularly encouraged to apply.

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