Denmark : PhD position in 400G Fiber-Wireless Communications

DTU Fotonik at the Technical University of Denmark has an open PhD position in the project FIber-Wireless Integrated Networks for 5th Generation delivery FIWIN5G.

The FIWIN5G project is a Marie Curie Initial Training Network involving 10 academic institutions and 11 industrial partners. 15 PhD researchers will be trained within this project in different aspects of millimeter-wave signal generation and manipulation, with emphasis on 5G systems. A comprehensive training program will allow the researcher to gain knowledge in photonic sciences, millimeter-wave technologies and soft-skills, such as management and innovation.

Project scope
The objective of this project is to study advanced modulation formats for high-capacity 400G wireless links operating in the W- and Low-Terahertz bands (30-300GHz). The project includes an external stay at University Duisburg-Essen (Germany) to undertake experimental testing of different modulation formats at the W-band and Low-Terahertz.

Qualifications
The candidate must have a master's degree in engineering or a similar degree with an academic level equivalent to the master's degree in engineering. A solid background of digital communications and signal processing is important, some knowledge of fiber optics an advantage. Good communication skills in written and spoken English is a must. Incorporation date is Summer 2015.

Approval and Enrolment
The scholarships for the PhD degree are subject to academic approval, and the candidates will be enrolled in one of the general degree programmes of DTU: only candidates with an above the average marks are accepted in the program. For information about the general requirements for enrolment and the general planning of the scholarship studies, please see the DTU PhD Guide.

We recommend the applicants to contact the supervisors in advance to assess the suitability of the application.

Assessment
The assessment of the applicants will be made by Associate Professor J.J. Vegas Olmos, Metro-Access and Short Range Systems and Professor I. Tafur Monroy, Metro-Access and Short Range Systems.

Salary and appointment terms
The salary and appointment terms are consistent with the current Danish rules for Ph.D. degree researchers. The period of employment is 3 years.

Supervisors

 

  • Associate Professor J.J. Vegas Olmos, Metro-Access and Short Range Systems, jjvo<στο>fotonik.dtu.dk
  • Professor I. Tafur Monroy, Metro-Access and Short Range Systems, idtm@fotonik.dtu.dk 

 

Application
Please submit your online application no later than May 31st 2015. Applications must be submitted as one pdf file containing all materials to be given consideration. To apply, please open the link "Apply online," fill in the online application form, and attach all your materials in English in one pdf file. The file must include:

 

  • A letter motivating the application (cover letter)
  • Curriculum vitae
  • Grade transcripts and BSc/MSc diploma (an official translation into English)
  • Excel sheet with translation of grades to the Danish grading system (see guidelines and excel spreadsheet here)

 

Candidates may apply prior to ob­tai­ning their master's degree, but cannot begin before having received it.

All interested candidates irrespective of age, gender, race, disability, religion or ethnic background are encouraged to apply.

Further Information

Application Deadline : 31 May 2015

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