Netnod is a small, high-tech firm based in Sweden which provides services at the core of the Internet, such as Internet Exchange services, data transport, DNS services, and time and frequency services. Netnod is at the forefront of secure and robust services. 

Netnod is the formal time and frequency distributor in Sweden commissioned by the Swedish Post- and Telecommunications authority. As part of that commission, Netnod is developing and improving methods for distributing and measuring time. 

During normal operation, atomic clocks, with their support functions, are in  constant contact with other atomic clocks and their support functions. This is to ensure stable operation of the network of atomic clocks used for keeping and distributing time. However, individual clock nodes might become disconnected from the rest of the network, due to crisis, disaster, or other causes. This thesis involves designing the methodology for measuring the stability of clock nodes operating in isolation. 

Qualifications

This thesis project is aimed at students in computer science and engineering with an interest in security and statistical methodology.

The thesis should preferably be done by two students, 30hp each during the spring of 2025. 

The students should have good language skills in both English and Swedish.

Practicalities

Netnod will provide an on-site supervisor with relevant academic qualifications.

Netnod will also provide necessary equipment and a one time compensation upon completion of the thesis project.

Location

The students are expected to be partly present at the Netnod main office in Solna, Stockholm.

Application

Are you interested in applying for this Master’s Thesis?

To apply, please send us your application by 1 December 2024 at the latest.

You apply by submitting relevant application documents such as your CV, your latest grades and a cover letter.The more detailed your application is, the greater the chance that we will choose you!

Applications will be reviewed as they arrive and interviews with qualified candidates will start as soon as they have been reviewed. The position may therefore be filled before the application deadline.

If you have any questions regarding the thesis you are welcome to contact our Security Expert, Fredrik Lindeberg, by email: flindeberg@netnod.se or our CTO, Mattias Karlsson, matte@netnod.se.

We look forward to receiving your application!