Who are we looking for?The Packet Optical Networks and Services (PONS) Research Unit is searching for interested candidates for a Researcher position. For more information about the PONS Research Unit click here.We are looking for a highly motivated, enthusiastic, empathic person, with a passion for research and a desire to learn and explore new technologies, aiming at significantly improving their professional career in a stimulating environment within a dynamic and internationally recognized research group. The successful candidate will join the PONS research unit to carry out research in Software Networks, with a dedicated focus on Network Disaggregation.Research Topics:Management of Smart Network Interface Cards (SmartNICs).Enhancement of multi-domain orchestration capabilities of ETSI TeraFlowSDN (TFS), including life-cycle management of whiteboxes' Network Operating System (NOS).The researcher shall collaborate with other RU members and external organizations to reach the proposed objectives.What do we offer?We offer a Research position in the framework of the Spanish UNICO-5G projects 6GMICROSDN-SMARTNICS (Tarjetas de red inteligentes para whiteboxes), TSI-(phone hidden)-19, and 6GMICROSDN-NOS (Gestión zero-touch del ciclo de vida del NOS), TSI-(phone hidden)-20, with duration till 31/12/2024.Annual gross salary according to the profile of the candidate. Full-time contract: 7.5 h/day. Flexibility. Expected professional category: R2. Exceptional candidates may be considered even if they do not meet all the requirements. In this case, the professional category will be based on the qualifications and experience of the applicant according to CTTC professional categories procedure.Tenure track: Career progression with the possibility of stabilization through a permanent structural contract. Prospect start date: As soon as possible.Continuous training, access to lab facilities, state-of-the-art infrastructure and polyvalent working spaces, participation in scientific events and R&D projects, complementary skills development. Possibility to enroll in a PhD Program (PhD fees paid by CTTC). Professional career promotion in case of obtaining a PhD.We have great benefits for employees:Paid time off: vacation (33 working days per year), holidays, sick and parental leave, and more.Up to 3 days of Telework per week (2 fixed + 1 upon request).Flexible working hours for work-life balance.Tax-free optional benefits: restaurant ticket, nursery ticket, transport pass, private health insurance for employees and family.Career path promotion (either professional category and/or annual gross salary).Annual productivity upon performance.Possibility to complement the salary with personal grants.#J-18808-Ljbffr
