PhD position on Random Access strategies for IoT traffic
Position: Ph.D. student
- Location: Grenoble, France
- Hosting university: Université Grenoble Alpes
- Hosting laboratory: Laboratoire d’Informatique de Grenoble (LIG), DRAKKAR team
- Contract: fixed-term three years
- Supervision: Martin Heusse
- Application deadline: ASAP
- Duration: 3 years
- Start day: ASAP
Context
The DONUTS project introduces several breakthrough approaches to the design, management, and optimization of Space-Air-Ground integrated networks. Its focus on seamless integration, resource management across heterogeneous technologies and scales, dynamic and adaptive control in the face of changing network conditions, and the innovative design and use of a Digital Twin for network infrastructure modeling and forecasting, represents significant contributions to the field of network research and engineering and has the potential to significantly impact the way future integrated network systems are conceived and operated.
In this PhD, the objective is to explore the potential of direct data transmission in cellular networks, instead of following the standard multi-step procedure.
Inspired by recent breakthroughs in LPWAN networks, the challenge is to evaluate the possibility of transmitting data directly in the slotted Aloha channel, by alleviating quasi-orthogonal codes and adjusting the transmission robustness to the channel conditions.
Your profile
- Master’s degree or equivalent in IT/CS/Telecom or a related field
- Excellent programming and scripting (Python, Bash, other languages are a plus)
- Proficiency in Debian/Ubuntu or other Unix-like operating systems
- Good knowledge of TCP/IP networking
- Some knowledge on radio networks (4g 5G WLAN LPWAN)
- Excellent written and spoken English
- Research experience is a plus
- Industry experience is a plus
What we offer
- The research team with a strong background in computer networking and cybersecurity.
- Cutting-edge research topics. Our past projects include domain name classification, measurements of the deployment of source address validation, DNS interception, and zone poisoning, among others.
- Publications at top conferences (e.g., Internet Measurement Conference, IEEE European Symposium on Security and Privacy, Network and Distributed System Security Symposium).
- Strong supervision.
- International and very dynamic team.
LIG laboratory is located in Grenoble, the capital of the Alps. It is a major French scientific and industrial center for computer science and applied mathematics. The city lies amidst three mountain ranges and offers an exceptional quality of life, with efficient public transportation and dedicated bikeways.
How to apply
Applicants should send a detailed CV along with a motivation letter, last diploma, transcripts of undergraduate and graduate studies to Martin.Heusse@imag.fr. Email subject must start with “[Ph.D. Application: Direct access]”. References or letters of recommendation are appreciated. We will assess applications as they come in until the position is filled.