Research Engineer in Edge Computing & Mobile Network Testbeds

KTH Royal Institute of Technology in Stockholm has grown to become one of Europe’s leading technical and engineering universities, as well as a key centre of intellectual talent and innovation. We are Sweden’s largest technical research and learning institution and home to students, researchers and faculty from around the world. Our research and education covers a wide area including natural sciences and all branches of engineering, as well as architecture, industrial management, urban planning, history and philosophy.

Our group is focusing on research paving the way for novel edge computing systems and applications, emphasizing challenges related to predictability, safety and security of edge systems and collocated mobile networks. This research agenda is facilitated through a world-leading research center on edge computing at KTH – TECoSA (https://www.tecosa.center.kth.se/ ) as well as a significant multi-year fund to establish an experimental research facility in the area of edge computing and mobile networks. We are seeking a research engineer who is willing to join our team and support our experimental testbed facilities on an operative level. The position will involve active support developing new features of the testbed, as well administrating it (maintenance, support of expansion).

• A position at a leading technical university that generates knowledge and skills for a sustainable future.
• Engaged and ambitious colleagues along with a creative, international and dynamic working environment
• Work in Stockholm, in close proximity to nature
• Help to relocate and get settled in Sweden and at KTH .
• Involvement in state-of-the-art research and next generation technology
• Collaborative environment with leading national and international research groups, as well as intense collaboration with industrial companies.

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• A graduate degree or an advanced level (higher education) in the research subject or equivalent competence
• System and network administration skills
• Software development skills in Python
• Knowledge of Linux
• Awareness of diversity and equal opportunity issues, with specific focus on gender equality
• Collaborative abilities
• Independence

• Experience with software defined radios
• Experience with mobile networks
• Experience with Docker or Kubernets
• Experience with scientific experimentation
• Experience with working in larger projects with different stakeholders

Great emphasis will be placed on personal competence and suitability.

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Log into KTH's recruitment system in order to apply to this position. You are the main responsible to ensure that your application is complete according to the ad.

The application must include:

• CV including relevant professional experience and knowledge.
• Copy of diplomas and grades from your previous university studies. Translations into English or Swedish if the original documents have not been issued in any of these languages.
• Brief account of why you want to join our team, and how your previous experiences and interests could benefit the work and position.

Your complete application must be received by KTH no later than the last day of application, midnight CET/CEST (Central European Time/Central European Summer Time).

The employment is valid for a limited time according to the agreement - for up to two years, with access according to agreement.

Other information

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Type of employment: Temporary position longer than 6 months
Contract type: Full time
First day of employment: As soon as possible, according to agreement
Salary: Monthly
Number of positions: 1
Working hours: 100 %
City: Stockholm
County: Stockholms län
Country: Sweden
Reference number: J-2022-1296
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Published: 2022-05-20
Last application date: 2022-06-15