Solo Quedan 15H Call 08-2024-1 Software Networking Researcher

.Who are we looking for ?The Packet Optical Networks and Services (PONS) Research Unit is searching for interested candidates in a Researcher position.For more information about the PONS Research Unit click here (https://www.Cttc.Cat/packet-optical-networks-and-services-pons/).We are looking for a highly motivated, enthusiastic, empathic person, with passion for research and desire to learn and explore new technologies, aiming at significantly improving her or his professional career in a stimulating environment and 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 dedicated focus on Network Disaggregation. Some of the considered topics will be management of Smart Network Interface Cards (SmartNICs) and 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-063000-2021-19, and 6GMICROSDN-NOS (Gestión zero-touch del ciclo de vida del NOS), TSI-063000-2021-20, 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 with CTTC professional categories procedure(https://www.Cttc.Cat/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/Update-professional-categories.Pdf).- Tenure track: Career progression with possibility of stabilization trough 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 to obtain 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). Other requests may be studied to accommodate special needs.- Flexible working hours for work-life balance- Tax-free optional benefits: restaurant ticket, nursery ticket, transport pass, private health insurance for employees and family