Wednesday, November 23, 2011

Software Engineer in Embedded and Wireless Systems at Chalmers University, Sweden

Application deadline: 2011-12-10

Software Engineer in Embedded and Wireless Systems

Information about the research group
The Distributed Computing and Systems research group http://www.cse.chalmers.se/research/group/dcs/ conducts research with high-impact internationally on the design and analysis of distributed algorithms and systems, fault tolerance (with emphasis on self-stabilization and game theory), runtime systems, and parallel algorithms and data structures for highly parallel, heterogeneous, many-core systems. The group is running a set of national and international projects in these areas.

Job description
The research focuses on vehicular systems and networks with an emphasis on their algorithms and programming. The project’s context is on the algorithmic design of communication protocols for vehicular networks (VANETs), replication schemes for VANETs, algorithmic support for vehicle cooperation and reliable distributed assessment of global system state. This work involves both the system algorithmic design and proof of concept implementation.

Qualifications
Applicants shall have a Master’s Degree or corresponding (Sw. civilingenjörsexamen) in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or in a related discipline. A genuine interest and curiosity in the subject matter and excellent analytical and communication skills, orally as well as literally, are needed. Further, since the research work involves developing and testing analytical techniques, first class programming skills are imperative. A successful candidate should have a profound interest in distributed algorithms and programming for wireless communication systems.

It will be very useful if your application includes parts of your own work, such as theses and articles that you have authored or co-authored. Please notice also that it is highly recommended that you include or e-mail letters of recommendation; we typically get a large number of applications, and it is not feasible for us to request individual letters.

You may apply even though you might not have completed your degree yet.

Application procedure
The application should be marked with Ref 20110131 and be attached as two pdf-files, as below:

  1. Application: CV
  2. A letter of application detailing your specific qualifications for the position, max one A4

The application shall be sent electronically. Please use the button at the foot of the page to reach the application form.

Application deadline: 2011-12-10
Temporary employment of 3 month with possible prolongation.

For questions, please contact:
Research level: Elad Michael Schiller
e-mail: elad@chalmers.se

Division level: Peter Lundin
e-mail: peter.lundin@chalmers.se

Chalmers University of Technology conducts research and education in engineering sciences, architecture, technology-related mathematical sciences, natural and nautical sciences, working in close collaboration with industry and society.

The strategy for scientific excellence focuses on our eight Areas of Advance; Built Environment, Energy, Information & Communication Technology, Life Science, Materials Science, Nanoscience & Nanotechnology, Production and Transport. The aim is to make an active contribution to a sustainable future using the basic sciences as a foundation and innovation and entrepreneurship as the central driving forces. Chalmers has around 11,000 students and 2,500 employees. New knowledge and improved technology have characterised Chalmers since its foundation in 1829, completely in accordance with the will of William Chalmers and his motto: Avancez!


Source: http://www.chalmers.se/en/about-chalmers/vacancies/Pages/default.aspx

Thursday, November 17, 2011

Research Fellow, Centre for Communication Systems Research (CCSR), University of Surrey

Closing date for applications is Sunday 20th November 2011.

(Ref: 8429) 

Salary up to £33,734 per annum (subject to experience and qualifications)

The Centre for Communication Systems Research is seeking to recruit one full time researcher, initially for 1 year but extendable to longer term depending on performance. The work is funded through a project in the EU ICT Framework Program.

For this opening, the successful candidate will be required to have postdoctoral research experience in University or Industry environments. Their areas of specialisation should be in the field of 3GPP networks, in particular RRM, MAC and RLC protocols as well as in wireless sensor network protocols.

For this opening, the successful applicants will be required to have good analytical and/or simulation skills. Applicants are expected to be proactive, to support other researchers and to be self-motivated.

The responsibilities will include development of innovative algorithms, mechanisms and protocols for hybrid sensor-cellular networks, and their evaluation through both simulation and network test bed experiments. Prior working experience in MATLAB, OPNET and prototype implementation is essential. Programming skills in one or more of the embedded languages - C, C++, or Java are highly desired.

Applicants should have a good honors degree in communications or electronic engineering, in computer science or another related discipline. Preference will be given to those with proven research and publications track record preferably with PhD and/or practical industrial experience.
You will join an established research centre within a 5*A research rated EE department with a large scale wireless testbed for experimental proof of concept, excellent computing and software infrastructure for first class research, modern facilities and close links with industry.

Informal enquiries related to the project to Prof Rahim Tafazolli by email: r.tafazolli@surrey.ac.uk or to Prof Klaus Moessner by email: k.moessner@surrey.ac.uk

For an application pack and to apply on-line please go to our website www.surrey.ac.uk/vacancies If you are unable to apply on-line, please contact Miss Karen Truss, HR Administrator on tel: +44 (0) 1483 686060 or by email: k.truss@surrey.ac.uk  Please quote Post Ref No. 8429
Closing date for applications is Sunday 20th November 2011.
For further information about the University of Surrey, please visit www.surrey.ac.uk
We acknowledge, understand and embrace cultural diversity.

Sunday, November 13, 2011

Assistant Professorship in Electrical and Computer Engineering at Rutgers University

Faculty Search, Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering



The Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering anticipates faculty openings for tenure-track, assistant professor positions in the following areas: cyber-security with an emphasis on devices and networks; future internet architectures; large scale computation, data analytics, cloud and grid computing for data-enabled science and engineering; bio-electrical engineering; cyber-physical and robotic systems including visual computing; hardware/software co-design; computer architecture with a focus on emerging systems and applications.
The School of Engineering is anticipating significant growth in other important areas including health, smart grids, smart cities, intelligent transportation systems, and sustainable energy.  The ECE Department is particularly interested in candidates who can contribute to these broader application initiatives. 

Outstanding applicants in all areas and all ranks may also be considered.

A Ph.D. in EE, CE, CS or a related field is required.  Responsibilities include teaching undergraduate and graduate courses and establishing independent research programs.   Excellent facilities are available with opportunities for research affiliation with various university centers such as the Center for Autonomic Computing (CAC), Intelligent Cyber-Physical Systems (ICS), Microelectronics Research Laboratory (MERL), Wireless Information Network Laboratory (WINLAB), as well as with local industry.  Qualified candidates should submit a CV, statements on teaching and research, and names of three references to the URL:  http://faculty.engr.rutgers.edu.

Questions may be directed to:  Athina P. Petropulu, Professor and Chair, Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering, Rutgers University,  (email address: athinap "at" rutgers.edu).

The review process will begin immediately and will continue until the positions are filled.  Information about the department can be found at http://www.ece.rutgers.edu.

Rutgers is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.  Rutgers is also an ADVANCE institution, one of a limited number of universities in receipt of NSF funds in support of our commitment to increase diversity and the participation and advancement of women in the STEM disciplines.


New applicants apply for this position here.

Returning applicants: click here to edit or update your application.

3 PhD Studentships with DistriNet in the Wireless Sensor Network Team at KU Leuven

Latest application date: 2011-12-31


Description:
Wireless Sensor and Networks are expected to play a key role in future Internet architectures and the Internet of Things. The DistriNet research group of the Katholieke Universiteit Leuven wishes to expand its Wireless Sensor Network (WSN) research team. You will play a key role in a highly integrated team, which has a strong and growing research profile in the area of middleware and software development support for WSN. Three positions are available, starting immediately.

Possible Research Topics:
• System-level support for realizing WSN applications that are reliable and reconfigurable from the lowest-levels of the network stack to the application layer.
• Development-time support for building autonomic and reconfigurable applications for networked embedded systems and sensor networks.
• Distributed component based software engineering approaches for networked heterogeneous networked embedded systems such as sensors, smart phones and web pads.

Profile & Skills:
• The student must demonstrate significant enthusiasm for, and knowledge of the subject area based upon their previous education, work and research experience.
• A master degree in Computer Science or Informatics with previous experience in: Distributed Systems, Middleware, Embedded Systems or related areas.
• A team player with the capability to work in an international research team.
• Proficiency in English and excellent communication skills, both oral and written.

About DistriNet:
DistriNet is an international research group with extensive expertise in secure and distributed software – obviously including middleware . Research on software engineering techniques is performed in both domains on a wide range of topics such as middleware for cloud computing, internet architectures, network and software security, embedded systems and multi-agent systems. Embedded in the department of Computer Science of the K.U.Leuven, DistriNet has a headcount of over 70 researchers of which 9 professors and 15 Post-Docs.

DistriNet has a tradition of application driven research often in close collaboration with industry partners. Currently DistriNet is actively involved in about 35 national and international research projects, ranging from fundamental over strategic-basic to applied research. More information on projects and publications can be found at the IBBT-DistriNet web pages: http://distrinet.cs.kuleuven.be.

The three open positions are situated within a team that has been established to provide software development support for Wireless Sensor Networks.

Key words: Internet of Things (IoT), Networked Embedded Systems, Wireless Sensor Networks (WSN), Middleware, Component Based Softwa

Latest application date: 2011-12-31

Financing: available

Type of Position: scholarship

Source of Funding: IWT

Duration of the Project : 4 years

Link: http://distrinet.cs.kuleuven.be

Research group: Department of Computer Science

Remarks: Application details
To apply you should send your:
• Curriculum Vitae
• Motivation
• Relevant research experience
• Study curriculum with rankings
• English proficiency (for foreign students)
• Pdf of diploma and transcripts (translation if necessary)
• Names (and e-mail) of 2 reference persons and the nature of contact with them
By e-mail to Danny Hughes: danny.hughes at cs.kuleuven.be

Informal inquiries: Danny Hughes (danny.hughes at cs.kuleuven.be)

Start date
Between 2011-11-01 and 2012-31-04

Saturday, November 12, 2011

Research Fellow/Associate (Channel coding for Wireless Communication Systems)

Application Deadline: 31 Jan 2012

Position Description:
Established in 1981, the SCHOOL OF ELECTRICAL AND ELECTRONIC ENGINEERING (EEE) is one of the founding Schools of the Nanyang Technological University. Built on a culture of excellence, the School is renowned for its high academic standards and strong tradition in research. To support teaching and cutting-edge research, EEE is host to 9 mega research centres and more than 50 laboratories, which are well-equipped with modern facilities and state-of-the-art equipment.

The School comprises six Divisions, namely Division of Power Engineering, Division of Circuits & Systems, Division of Information Engineering, Division of Control & Instrumentation, Division of Communication Engineering and Division of Microelectronics. With about 200 faculty members and an enrolment of more than 4,000, of which about 1,300 are graduate students, it is one of the largest EEE schools in the world.

The candidate should have the experience in the following fields:
Turbo Trellis Coded Modulation/Bit Interleaved LDPC Coded Modulation, channel coding for high-order modulation.
The period of this position is 12 months.

Job Description:
It is essential that the candidate should have good knowledge of Turbo Trellis Coded Modulation or Bit Interleaved LDPC Coded Modulation, and good skills of both theoretical and practical investigations. The candidate will be working in the area of channel coding for high-order modulation in transform domain communication systems.

Position Start Date: Available immediately

Application Deadline: 31 Jan 2012

Application Procedure:
IMPORTANT -- Please indicate clearly the post applied for (i.e. Research Scientist/Associate, Post-Doc and reference AcademicKeys.com, when submitting an application or inquiring about this job announcement). The "Guidelines for Submitting an Application for Faculty Appointment" is available at: http://www.ntu.edu.sg/ohr/Career/SubmitApplications/Pages/Research.aspx. Please ensure that all requested information is enclosed in your application. Electronic submission of applications is encouraged.

Contacts and email:


Associate Professor Bi Guoan
School of Electrical & Electronic Engineering
Nanyang Technological University
50 Nanyang Avenue
Block S1
Singapore 639798
Email: egbi@ntu.edu.sg

Application closes when the position is filled.

Source: http://www.eee.ntu.edu.sg/AboutEEE/Career/Research/Pages/RFRAChannelcodingforWCS-2Nov2011.aspx