Postdoc in SDN, NFV and Container Technologies University of Luxembourg in Luxembourg

The University of Luxembourg, a modern and international research university, is offering a postdoctoral position in the field of software-defined networking (SDN), network function virtualization (NFV), and container technologies. The position is hosted within the Interdisciplinary Centre for Security, Reliability and Trust (SnT), specifically the SigCom research group led by Professor Symeon Chatzinotas. SigCom focuses on wireless and satellite communications, networking, and the development of future 6G communication networks.

The successful candidate will play a leading role in advancing research and experimental work on SDN, NFV, and container-based network architectures, contributing to innovative research directions, prototype design, and implementation, as well as the development of demonstrators and proof-of-concept systems. The role involves collaboration within the HybridNetLab and dissemination of research through publications and presentations at top-tier conferences. Applicants must have a PhD in Telecommunication Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or Computer Science/Engineering with a focus on SDN/NFV, and possess strong expertise in relevant technologies and frameworks such as Kubernetes, Docker, OpenStack, and network emulation tools.

Experience with 5G/6G network architectures, software engineering skills, and a solid publication record are required. The position offers a fixed-term contract of 24 months with a yearly gross salary of EUR 85,176, access to high-quality equipment, and a dynamic, multicultural environment.

The University of Luxembourg values diversity and inclusion, and encourages early applications through its online HR system. For further details about the research group, visit the provided SigCom link.