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IMDEA Networks › IMDEA Networks team › Job opportunities › PhD Student Position in Networked Multimedia Systems PhD Student Position in Networked Multimedia Systems NetEcon Group Deadline for receipt of applications: July 1, 2024 23:59 AoE (02 July 2024, 13:59h) The NetEcon Group at IMDEA Networks Institute has an opening for one PhD student under supervision by Prof. Sergey Gorinsky (https://gorinsky.networks.imdea.org) in the area of networked multimedia systems. The duties involve research on video streaming, immersive telepresence, quality of experience, state-of-the-art headsets, and subjective testing. The work leverages prominent international collaborations and extends NetEcon’s recent research [1, 2]. The methodology embraces the successful candidate’s strengths and interests, e.g., in artificial intelligence and machine learning. The objective is to obtain cutting-edge research results and publish them in top venues, such as ACM SIGCOMM, USENIX NSDI, ACM Multimedia, IEEE ICNP, ACM CoNEXT, IEEE INFOCOM, and ACM MMSys. The position offers: • An open vibrant multinational English-speaking work environment with excellence in research and innovation • An opportunity to make a scientific impact on networked multimedia systems • Training for a successful career in academia or industry • A full-time contract with a competitive salary • The high-quality lifestyle of Madrid, Spain An ideal applicant has the following profile: • A Master’s degree in computer science or a related field • A solid academic record • Strong command of verbal and written English • Hands-on programming expertise, with multimedia experience such as Unity • Good analytical and interpersonal skills • Enthusiasm for research Additional information about the position is available at [email protected] via email to Prof. Sergey Gorinsky, the position supervisor. Application for the position is through the hiring portal of IMDEA Networks Institute at https://careers.networks.imdea.org and involves submitting a curriculum vitae, motivation letter, and contact information for two references. [1] F. Tashtarian et al., “ARTEMIS: Adaptive Bitrate Ladder Optimization for Live Video Streaming”, USENIX NSDI 2024, pp. 591-611, Santa Clara, California, USA, April 2024 [2] L. Peroni et al., “Empowerment of Atypical Viewers via Low-Effort Personalized Modeling of Video Streaming Quality”, ACM CoNEXT 2023 (Proceedings of the ACM on Networking), pp. 1-27, Paris, France, December 2023 Equal Employment Opportunity IMDEA Networks Institute aims to increase the proportion of women and therefore qualified female applicants are explicitly encouraged to apply. Until a balanced ratio of men and women has been achieved at the institute, preference will be given to women if applicants have similar qualifications. IMDEA Networks Institute actively promotes diversity and equal opportunities. Applicants are not to be discriminated against in personnel selection procedures on the grounds of gender, ethnicity, religion or ideology, age, sexual orientation (anti-discrimination). People with disabilities who have the relevant qualifications are expressly invited to apply. This position was automatically closed on July 1, 2024 23:59 AoE (02 July 2024, 13:59h) Remember to select the following option: PhD: PhD Student positions [2024] • Deadline for receipt of applications: July 1, 2024 23:59 AoE (02 July 2024, 13:59h) • If necessary choose as supervisor Sergey GORINSKY