Post Doc in Communication Systems - ARTIST4G ref 2010/275

Reference number 2010/275

Application deadline 2010-12-20

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 30 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 research topic is broadly about to improve the ubiquitous user experience of future cellular mobile radio communications systems. The research will be mainly carried out within the research project “Advanced radio interface technologies for 4G systems (ARTIST4G)” http://www.chalmers.se/s2/EN/research/divisions/communication-systems/research-projects/advanced-radio-interface, in close cooperation with our Swedish and European ARTIST4G project partners. In addition, participation within our ongoing research projects on future mobile wireless systems, ITU IMT-Advanced and Beyond, is also expected

The main research objective is to invent novel techniques for multi-cellular systems employing base station cooperation and relaying.

Required qualifications

You must have very good knowledge about wireless communications and a recent Ph.D. degree in a subject related to wireless communications, preferably with experience of distributed multi-antenna systems. Knowledge in coordinated beamforming and scheduling, relaying, joint multipoint transmission and reception, user scheduling and cross-layer design are advantageous, as well as interest in Information theory and Bayesian methods.

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 have excellent command of spoken and written English and have good collaborative skills. Teaching experience is an advantage.

About the Post Doc position
The Post Doc position is an appointment that offers an opportunity to qualify for further research positions within academia or industry. The appointment is for 1+1 years of full-time employment, with a monthly salary paid. Majority of your working time is devoted to your own research. Included in your work is also to take part in supervision of Ph.D. students and MSc thesis students. Teaching of undergraduate students may also be included to a small extent. You will attend international conferences and meetings, where you will present your own work and establish useful contacts with other researchers. The position can commence immediately.

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
Curriculum Vitae including list of publications
Two reference persons who can be contacted by Chalmers (describe association with them and give their contact addresses)
Attested copies of education certificates, including grade reports and other documents

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

The documents according to items 1-4 above shall be attached as two pdf-files.

One should contain items 1-3 in the listing of material to be included in the application The other should contain item 4 in the listing of material, and any other appendices.

The files may be compressed (zipped).

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 (2010/275) must be written on the first page of the application.

Address:
Registrar
Chalmers University of Technology
SE-412 96 Göteborg
Sweden

Further information

In addition to what’s stated above please include the following to your application:

-Two recommendation letters (marked with the reference number 2010/275)

-Copies of your two most relevant scientific publications

-Transcripts (grades) and diplomas from Master’s and Ph.D. programs

For more information:

- About the position: Prof. Erik Ström, Communication Systems, erik.strom@chalmers.se, phone +4631 772 5182

- About the projects: Assoc. Prof. Tommy Svensson, Communication Systems, tommy.svensson@chalmers.se, phone +46 31 772 1823

- About our research group from a Post Doc position perspective: Carmen Botella Mascarell, Communication Systems, carmenb@chalmers.se, phone +46 31 772 1885

More information about the Department can be found on the webpage:

- Communication Systems

[http://www.chalmers.se/s2/EN/research/divisions/communication-systems]

Union representatives

SACO: Jan Lindér
ST: Marie Wenander
SEKO: Johan Persson

All reachable via Chalmers exchange: +46 31 772 10 00