PhD Student positions in Communication Systems - MAGIC
Reference number 2009/224
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Application deadline 2010-01-15
Two PhD student positions are opened at the Division of Communication Systems and Information Theory at the Department of Signals and Systems.
The research topic is broadly about microwave backhauling links and networks for upcoming mobile wireless systems employing base station cooperation. The research will be carried out within the research project “Microwave backhauling for IMT advanced and beyond (
MAGIC)” in close cooperation with the project partners Ericsson AB, Mölndal, the world-leading supplier of microwave links and Qamcom Technology AB.
Department of Signals and Systems
At the Department of Signals and Systems, we conduct world-leading research in biomedical engineering, antennas and signal processing, control, automation and mechatronics, and communication systems. Our research deals to a large extent with the modeling and development of efficient systems for extracting and processing information.
Division of Communication Systems and Information Theory
The research at the Division is focused on methods and algorithms for digital communication systems. We study systems such as the next generation wireless cellular communication systems, vehicular communication to enable certain important vehicular traffic safety applications, fibre-optic communication systems, and hardware-constrained communications. Our research is diverse in nature and includes fundamental and application-driven as well as disciplinary and multidisciplinary projects. We are heavily involved in the master program Communication Engineering. The Division employs about 20 persons, a number that will increase in the near future, as we have been successful in attracting research grants. Chalmers University of Technology is located in Gothenburg on the scenic west coast of Sweden. It is among the top research schools in Europe. The research environment is international and candidates of any nationality are welcome to apply.
Job description
The main research objectives for the two PhD student positions are to invent novel technology for high performance microwave radio links and microwave backhauling network solutions for upcoming mobile wireless systems employing base station cooperation.
About the PhD student positions
A PhD student position is an appointment that offers the opportunity to obtain a PhD degree. With a PhD degree in this area, you will be in great demand from Swedish as well as international industry, and you will have a very good basis for further academic research as well. The position is for a period of maximum five years. Up to 20% of this time will be used for undergraduate teaching and other departmental work, and the remaining part is spent on completing the research and courses required for a Ph.D. degree. A monthly salary is paid. The positions can commence during January - February, 2010.
Required qualifications
You should have a Master of Science degree in Electrical Engineering, Engineering Physics, or similar, with a focus on digital communications or signal processing, and high grades in the core courses. You should have an interest in digital communications and wireless systems and some experience in this field is advantageous.
Furthermore, an interest in interdisciplinary work with researchers and engineers from other fields is essential, as are skills in simulation techniques and mathematical analysis. You should be fluent in English, have good collaboration skills, and be able to communicate your results in writing and in presentations. Teaching experience is an advantage.
Application procedure
The application shall be written in English and include the following items:An application of a maximum of one A4 page containing your specific qualifications for the position
Attested copies of education certificates, including grade reports and other documents
Curriculum Vitae
Letters of recommendation and name of reference persons (optional)
The application shall be sent electronically as pdf or zipped documents. Please use the button at the foot of the page to reach the application form.
If any material is not available electronically or cannot be transferred to pdf format, the material can be sent as a hard copy to Registrar. The applicants name and the reference number (2009/224) must be written on the first page of the application.
Address:
Registrar
Chalmers University of Technology
SE-412 96 Göteborg
Sweden
Further information
- About the position: Prof. Erik Ström, Communication Systems,
erik.strom@chalmers.se, phone +4631 772 5182
- About the project: Tommy Svensson, Communication Systems,
tommy.svensson@chalmers.se, phone +46 31 772 1823, and Thomas Eriksson, Communication Systems,
thomase@chalmers.se, phone +46 31 772 1745
- About our research group from a PhD student position perspective: Ali Soltani Tehrani, Communication Systems,
asoltani@chalmers.se, phone +46 31 772 3609
More information about the Department can be found on the webpage:
Communication Systems
Keywords: hardware compensation, advanced modulation formats, channel coding theory, coded modulation, spectral efficiency, digital communications, signal processing, link adaptation, resource allocation, medium access control, cross-layer design, quality of service, wireless networks, synchronization, backhauling, microwave links, telecommunications, open PhD student positions
Union representatives
- SACO: Jan Lindér
ST: Marie Wenander
SEKO: Johan Persson
All reachable via Chalmers exchange: +46 31 772 10 00
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