Internship

This master's thesis position focuses on researching billing, metering, and cost/collaboration models for federated clouds. The role involves surveying the state of the art, extracting requirements from real-world use cases, and designing and prototyping mechanisms that function across multiple providers. Results are expected to be presented in a clear thesis and, where possible, reusable artifacts that advance an open cloud ecosystem.

• Enrolled as a Master's-level student in cloud computing, computer science, or a related field.
• Strong enthusiasm for cloud technologies and modern cloud architectures.
• Motivation to support European digital sovereignty and open cloud ecosystems.
• Able to work independently, structure research, and drive progress proactively.
• Interest in interoperability, portability, and open standards within multi-cloud environments.
• For this vacancy, a security clearance (VGB) issued after an AIVD security screening is required; this process can take about eight weeks and may take longer if you have been abroad for more than six consecutive months or if you do not hold Dutch nationality.

• Take ownership of the research track on billing, metering, and cost/collaboration models for federated clouds.
• Survey the state of the art and extract requirements from real-world use cases.
• Design and prototype metering and billing mechanisms that work across cloud providers.
• Model and compare cost- and revenue-sharing schemes, such as clearing and settlement across participants.
• Validate interoperability and portability against open interfaces.
• Run small-scale experiments on a federated testbed.
• Engage stakeholders to refine assumptions and translate findings into actionable design choices.
• Deliver results in a clear thesis and, where possible, reusable artifacts.

• Full-time position (40 hours per week).
• Suitable internship allowance of €615 for a full-time internship.
• Possibility of eight hours of free leave per internship month for full-time interns.
• Free membership of the organisation's junior network, with access to social and professional activities.
• Use of a laptop and an allowance for travel expenses if no OV‑card is provided.
• Supervision and scope for personal and professional development within a multidisciplinary team of experts.

You will join an ambitious, multidisciplinary team building a real federated cloud with European partners. The team combines cloud engineering, architecture, economics, and standards expertise while valuing open, interoperable, and portable-by-design solutions.

The organisation focuses on innovation for a healthier, safer, and more sustainable life and a strong economy. It encourages curiosity, ingenuity, collaboration with industry and public-sector stakeholders, and an inclusive work environment that supports personal and professional growth.