The Pulse team is seeking short-term Research Consultants to work remotely on the following projects:
Economics of Peering
We seek a Research Consultant (Economist) to join our team for a 6-month research project. The consultant will develop an econometric model to estimate the economic benefits of exchanging traffic locally for the participating networks and the local Internet ecosystem.
Key Responsibilities:
- Develop an econometric model to analyze the economics of peering and interconnection.
- Investigate cost dynamics and financial implications of various peering and interconnection arrangements.
- Collect and analyze relevant data to provide insights into local traffic exchange and its economic benefits.
- Work closely with stakeholders involved in Internet infrastructure development to gather inputs and validate findings.
- Produce a comprehensive report detailing the research findings, methodologies, and recommendations for stakeholders.
Qualifications:
- Advanced degree (Master’s or Ph.D.) in Economics, Econometrics, or a related field.
- Proven experience in econometric modeling and data analysis.
- Strong understanding of the Internet infrastructure, peering, and interconnection concepts.
- Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to work independently and manage time effectively.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to present complex findings clearly.
Interested candidates should submit their resumes, cover letters outlining their relevant experience, and samples of previous research or related work by 31 August 2024. Apply now
Internet Infrastructure and Peering Review, Kazakhstan
We seek a Research Consultant (Internet Measurement) to join our team for a three-month research project. The consultant will analyze Kazakhstan’s Internet from a technical perspective, examining the underlying infrastructure, the routing and DNS ecosystem, and the peering and interconnection landscape to highlight any operational inefficiencies.
Key Responsibilities:
- Understand Kazakhstan’s connectivity landscape (upstream provisioning, dependency on neighboring countries and so forth).
- Understand/Uncover censorship practices in Kazakhstan.
- Provide a report on the state of Internet resilience in Kazakhstan and Central Asia.
Qualifications:
- At least an MSc in Computer Science with research experience demonstrated through publications.
- Proven experience with analyzing BGP data from RIPE RIS or RouteViews.
- Strong understanding of networking and Internet protocols (TCP/IP, DNS, BGP, HTTP, and so forth).
- Extensive experience with Internet measurement platforms.
- Python programming.
Interested candidates should submit their resumes, cover letters outlining their relevant experience, and samples of previous research or related work by 23 August 2024. Apply now
Consultants can expect:
- Competitive packages.
- Opportunity to contribute to impactful research in the field of Internet economics/measurement.
- Opportunity to publish findings in a top-ranked journal or conference as lead author.
- Collaborative and supportive working environments.