Simula Research Laboratory AS

Simula is a publicly-owned ICT research lab. Our main objective is to reach new levels of understanding and to create vital knowledge about fundamental scientific challenges that are of genuine value to society.

We are now recruiting part-time interns for approximately 25 projects in the fields of ICT research, to work together with motivated international researchers.

For information about these opportunities, including the other available projects, please visit here.

Project: Database Management and Visualization for Network Measurements

Broadband networks are a key component of modern communication infrastructures, and their performance has significant consequences for a large number of stakeholders including end-users, network operators, and regulators.

One of the methods for evaluating the performance of broadband networks is to conduct crowdsourced speed measurements (e.g., mobile “speedtest” apps which can be run by any smartphone user anywhere and at any time).

Various European national regulatory authorities (NRAs) provide such crowdsourced speedtest tools in app stores, and make the corresponding measurement results publicly available as open datasets*.

We would like to analyze these datasets jointly and in an automatized fashion, by setting up a SQL database which is continuously updated with new results from multiple sources. The project tasks include setting up an accurate and efficient DB schema, populating the DB with existing data, establishing a mechanism for the automatic daily import of new data (using the RESTful APIs from each NRA), and implementing a user-friendly dashboard visualization for running queries on multiple datasets at once.

(*) Example open datasets:

- Albania: https://nettest.akep.al/en/te-dhenat/hapni-te-dhenat/

- Austria: https://www.netztest.at/en/Opendata/

- Croatia: https://hakometarplus.hakom.hr/opendata/

- Czechia: https://www.netmetr.cz/en/open-data.html/

- Luxembourg: https://checkmynet.lu/opendata/

- Norway: https://nettfart.no/en/data/apne-data/

- Serbia: https://www.nettest.ratel.rs/en/opendata/

- Slovakia: https://www.meracinternetu.sk/en/opendata/

- Slovenia: https://www.akostest.net/en/opendata/

• Number of positions available: 1 intern
• Workplace: Simula Research Laboratory (downtown Oslo, Pilestredet 52). Possibilities to work remotely can be discussed with the supervisor.
• Work duration: The duration and weekly hours for the internship will be decided together with the supervisor.
• Project contact: Postdoctoral fellow Cise Midoglu (cise@simula.no; +47 922 87 195).
• Department: Department of Holistic Systems

We are looking for students that:

• Are currently pursuing a bachelor’s or master’s degree in mathematics or informatics, or other specializations in technology
• Are curious and interested in research, and enjoy working on challenging problems
• Have strong academic results
• Are proficient in English (both spoken and written)
• Are allowed to work in Norway, due to practicalities related to short-term employment.

In addition, candidates with the following skills or experiences will be preferred:

• Relational database management (experience with one or more SQL DBs such as PostgreSQL, MySQL, Microsoft SQL)
• Data visualization (experience with one or more of the following is a plus: Jupyter/Google Colab notebooks, Python Dash, Grafana, Google Data Studio, Tableau)

What we offer:

• The opportunity to do high-quality research, with supervision from international researchers
• A highly competent and engaging workplace where you are encouraged to contribute scientifically
• An hourly-based wage (note: Simula does not cover expenses such as travel, housing, etc.)
• An inclusive working environment, with a fun and social workplace culture

How to apply:

The available projects are intended for autumn 2022. As such, candidates are encouraged to apply by September 2, 2022.

Please apply through the application form below.

Contact:

• For project-related inquiries, please contact Postdoctoral fellow Cise Midoglu (cise@simula.no; +47 922 87 195).
• For general inquiries, please contact: Stian Engen, Senior Advisor, Simula Academy (stianen@simula.no; +47 900 86 312).

According to the Norwegian Freedom and Information Act (Offentleglova) information about the applicant may be included in the public applicant list, also in cases where the applicant has requested non-disclosure.

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