PhD Position in Public access Femtocells for future wireless communication networks

PhD Studentship

University of Leeds -Institute of Integrated Information

Name of School Contact: Dr. Li X Zhang Contact Details: l.x.zhang@leeds.ac.uk
Tel: 0113 3432005
Closing Date: 30 September 2012

Femtocell is a small and low power Base Station that covers a small area and is connected to the core cellular network through wired or wireless backhaul. Femtocell is considered as a vital element in expanding the capabilities of cellular networks to satisfy the increasing demands for high data rate multimedia services and anytime, anywhere data. This project aims to research and develop cost effective femtocell network for ubiquitous broadband coverage, particularly, for the busy metropolitan and rural area by using satellite backhaul, and to provide practical solutions to the interference, synchronisation and signalling problems to ensure satisfactory QoS and seamless mobility.

Research Fellow in "Signal Processing and Communications" at University of Edinburgh

Research Fellow in "Signal Processing and Communications" (2 posts)

The Institute for Digital Communications is seeking two research fellows to work on signal processing for wireless networks research funded by the European Programmes, for a period of 18 and 24 months. You will undertake research on interference alignment, network information theory, complex random matrix theory, network and massive MIMO, stochastic geometry, beamforming techniques and cooperative wireless communication systems.

12 PhD positions in the area of mobile communications

CROSSFIRE, a newly launched FP7 Marie Curie Initial Training Network, 
offers twelve fully-funded PhD positions in six European countries. 
Under an architectural and component level perspective, the project 
approaches the emerging Long-Term Evolution-Advanced (LTE-A) network, 
which will be populated by uncoordinated and vast number of small cells 
(micro, pico and femtocells). We primary aim to provide a holistic 
understanding on issues such as co-channel interference from randomly 
located small cells (unplanned deployment), efficient utilization of the 
scarce spectrum (via cognition), self-organization (SON) and QoE at the 
end users, under the assumption that LTE-A networks share a common 
physical infrastructure. 

PhD Studentship on millimetre-wave smart antennas

PhD Studentship

Design and measurement methodologies of millimetre-wave smart antennas

University of Surrey

Applications are invited for a funded three-year PhD studentship starting on 1 January 2013 to investigate the novel design and measurement methodologies of millimetre-wave smart antennas. Millimetre-wave smart antennas using, for example printed reflectarray, are the key technology for satellite communications, wireless local area networks and radars. At millimetre-wave bands they offer multi-gigabit speeds to complement existing Wi-Fi capabilities and enable new cutting-edge wireless applications. Main objectives of this project include novel designs, implementations and measurement techniques of millimetre-wave smart antennas.

Research Fellow job at university of southampton

Research Fellow - Strokeback

University of Southampton - Communications, Signal Processing & Control

Location: Highfield Campus
Salary: £27,578
Full Time Fixed Term
Closing Date: Thursday 23 February 2012
Interview Date: To be confirmed
Reference: 085612FP
Applications are invited for a Research Fellow position in Communications, Signal Processing & Control, Electronics and Computer Science. The Unit is the largest of its kind in the UK and in the last Research Assessment Exercise (in 2008) Computer Science was ranked joint second in the UK for the quality of its research, with 85 per cent of its research work being rated as either world leading or internationally excellent.

MSc/PhD Positions: Mathematics of Future Wireless Networks, Hamilton Institute, Ireland

MSc/PhD Positions: Mathematics of Future Wireless Networks, Hamilton Institute, Ireland

Basic Description Applications are invited for a number of postgraduate research positions at the Hamilton Institute in the National University of Ireland, Maynooth. The Hamilton Institute is a multi-disciplinary research centre that seeks to provide a bridge between mathematics and its applications in ICT and biology. Successful candidates will join one of the largest, internationally recognized and most active networking research groups in Ireland. Wireless networks are not only ubiquitous and of great economic importance to modern society, but also the source of many of the fundamental scientific challenges faced by modern communication networks. A key feature of modern networks is their scale and complexity and at the Hamilton Institute we are developing new mathematical methods to gain insight and understanding. We combine this theoretical analysis with cutting-edge experimental work, and it is this combination that is one of the distinguishing features of the Hamilton Institute and that is allowing us to advance understanding in scientifically challenging areas of practical significance. Graduate students at the institute are embedded in a vibrant, stimulating research environment and gain a unique education from leading researchers, positioning them well for their career development.

The institute has a very active international visitor programme and provides the opportunity for international and industry exchange visits. Our Network Maths initiative is part of our structured PhD programme where leading international researchers provide specialist postgraduate modules to support our research students.

For more information on the Hamilton Institute and its research activity, please visit www.hamilton.ie Candidate Profile The candidate should hold a good (usually first-class honours) degree in Mathematics, Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field and be motivated to tackle challenging research problems. Interpersonal skills are required for successful interdisciplinary research, so the candidate should be a team player. Stipend Our postgraduate scholarships are open to Irish, EU and international students and carry a stipend of €18,000 (tax free). To apply, candidates should submit a detailed CV, transcripts of undergraduate grades, motivation letter and the names and addresses of two referees for letters of recommendation to Prof. Doug Leith, email: hamilton at nuim.ie. The Hamilton Institute is an inclusive, equal opportunity employer.

About the Hamilton Institute

Graduate Study
* The Hamilton Institute has one of the largest and most active networking research groups in Ireland and is an international centre of excellence.

* The Institute has strong links to leading international research groups and industry research labs. For our students, this not only ensures a "cutting-edge" experience but also provides the opportunity for international and industry exchange visits.

* The Institute provides an excellent student experience. Our Network Maths initiative (www.networkmaths.ie), run jointly with Trinity College Dublin, is part of our structured PhD programme where leading international researchers provide specialist postgraduate modules to support our research students. Our Students

* We prepare our students for a professional career and for academic research. Our strong research and industry links ensure that, as one of our graduates, you will be well regarded by employers, industry and academia alike.

* Successful applicants will be joining a diverse and cosmopolitan student population The University and the City

* Maynooth is small university town located 20 Km west of Ireland's capital city Dublin with a vibrant cultural and social life. About half our students choosing to live in Dublin and half in Maynooth, with an express train line providing easy access.

Postdoctoral Position in Wireless Networking at UC Davis, USA

The Department of Computer Science at the University of California, Davis invites applications for a full-time postdoctoral research position in the area of wireless networking.

The candidate must obtain his/her Ph.D. degree before joining UC Davis, and should have adequate networks research experience demonstrated through publications in top-tier international conferences and reputed journals. Good verbal and written skills in English are required.

The candidate is expected to pursue research on various aspects of wireless networks, especially in the areas of wireless security and quality. More details regarding our research activities can be browsed at http://www.cs.ucdavis.edu/~prasant.

The position is available immediately (starting date is flexible) for one year and extensible for up to three years based on performance and availability of funds. Interested applicants should send their curriculum vitae to Professor Prasant Mohapatra: (prasantcs.ucdavis.edu) as soon as possible.

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

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

Closing date for applications is Sunday 20^th 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 20^th November 2011.
For further information about the University of Surrey, please visit www.surrey.ac.uk
We acknowledge, understand and embrace cultural diversity.

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.