PHD STIPEND IN CM-WAVE RADIO PROPAGATION FOR MOBILE TERMINALS (8-17015)

At the Technical Faculty of IT and Design, Department of Electronic Systems, Aalborg University, a PhD stipend in Cm-wave Radio propagation for mobile terminalsis is available within the general study programme Wireless Communications. The stipend is open for appointment from 15 April 2017 or soon thereafter.
JOB DESCRIPTION

High frequency band including millimetre-wave band and higher is one of the key features of future wireless communication systems. The characterization and modelling of high frequency band is needed for system design and performance evaluation in comparison to the conventional sub-6 GHz band. Apart from that, it has been shown that massive MIMO systems operating at either sub 6GHz or high frequency band are very promising for different application scenarios. The study will focus on channel sounding, channel modelling and channel emulating for high frequency band and the terminal in relation to massive MIMO and other future technologies. Taking advantage of the large array aperture and ultra-wide bandwidth, development of indoor positioning algorithm would also be part of the work. In order to evaluate the system performance with the corresponding channel models, over-the-air (OTA) testing should be investigated as well for various scenarios in 5G, such as base station testing, mobile station phased array testing, automobile antenna array testing, and so on.

The successful candidate should have top marks and extensive knowledge in radio communication. Furthermore, a strong background in propagation channel sounding, estimation, and modelling is expected. In addition, extensive experience with channel emulation, such as conducted or over-the-air (OTA) testing, is also expected. Applicants with proven publication record are desirable especially high ranking journal publications. Applicants for the PhD position should hold a relevant Master's Degree in Engineering.
A high level of written and spoken English is also expected.You may obtain further information from Professor Gert Frølund Pedersen, Phone +45 9940 8660, or email: gfp@es.aau.dk, concerning the scientific aspects of the stipend.PhD stipends are allocated to individuals who hold a Master's degree. PhD stipends are normally for a period of 3 years. It is a prerequisite for allocation of the stipend that the candidate will be enrolled as a PhD student at the Doctoral School of the Faculty of Engineering and Science, in accordance with the regulations of Ministerial Order No. 1039 of August 27, 2013 on the PhD Programme at the Universities and Certain Higher Artistic Educational Institutions. According to the Ministerial Order, the progress of the PhD student shall be assessed every six months. It is a prerequisite for continuation of salary payment that the previous progress is approved at the time of the evaluation.

The qualifications of the applicant will be assessed by an assessment committee. On the basis of the recommendation of the assessment committee, the Dean of the Faculty of Engineering and Science will make a decision for allocating the stipend.

For further information about stipends and salary as well as practical issues concerning the application procedure contact Ms. Lisbeth Diinhoff , The Faculty of Engineering and Science, email: ld@adm.aau.dk, phone: +45 9940 9589.

The Faculty have a research school, The Doctoral School of Engineering and Science: www.phd.teknat.aau.dk and a Network for all PhD students: www.pau.aau.dk The application is only to be submitted online by using the "Apply online" button below.
AGREEMENT

Appointment and salary as a PhD fellow are according to the Ministry of Finance Circular of March 26, 2012 on the Collective Agreement for Academics in Denmark, Appendix 5, regarding PhD fellows, and with the Ministry of Finance current circular on the employment structure at Danish Universities.
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8-17015
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