Centre for Wireless Communications (CWC) at University of Oulu, Finland is strengthening its RF related research offering a position for a Postdoctoral Researcher. CWC is one of the leading research units in the field of wireless communications globally. Its mission is to conduct world-class research, create new technologies, train world-class graduates, and transfer technology to real use.
We are looking for talented research-oriented persons who are interested in research on future wireless technologies and specifically in RF techniques including RF transceiver architectures, algorithms and implementation. Specific research topics include:
Radio Frequency Techniques
- RF system analysis for 5G systems and beyond
- RF transceiver architectures and implementation techniques for infrastructure and mobile devices
- RF control algorithms
- Critical, new RF HW implementations and system concept demonstrators
Job Description
As a Postdoctoral Researcher you will carry out advanced research work within a research team, publish research results in most esteemed international fora, co-supervise master’s thesis and doctoral students and possibly act as a project manager and/or take part in teaching duties. Postdoctoral researchers are offered fixed term positions for 2-3 years depending on the candidate’s expertise area.
Requirements
Postdoctoral researchers are expected to possess a suitable doctoral degree completed with good/excellent grades, an extensive list of publications as well as experience of supervision duties. Experience of teaching activities and/or project management is considered as an asset.
In addition, we appreciate:
- strong fundamental knowledge on radio frequency technologies including in depth understanding of radio implementation related to RF transceiver architectures and its building blocks
- knowledge in wireless communication systems and underlying theory
- capability to write scientific publications
- readiness for demanding challenges and traveling
- high motivation and efficiency
- co-operational and team working skills
Salary
Depending on personal achievement and performance, the salary of the Postdoctoral researcher will be set at level 5 of the national salary scale for the teaching and research staff of Finnish universities (€ 3300 – 3800 gross).
Application
In your written application, please provide clearly the following information:
- research interests and expertise areas
- computer skills (including level)
- motivation for doctoral studies or postdoctoral research work
- language skills
- your availability (time frame)
- contact details of three (3) referees
Add the following appendices to your application:
- CV
- List of publications
- (Scanned) copy of your degree certificate
- Official English translation of your Master’s or Doctoral degree
Send your application and the appendices using the electronic application form by 15 January 2015.
Potential candidates will be interviewed for open positions during January 2015. The expected starting time for the research work is in the first quarter of 2015.
Additional information:
- Research Director, Dr.Tech. Aarno Pärssinen (aarno.parssinen<στο>ee.oulu.fi)
- Head of the Department, Prof. Jari Iinatti (jari.iinatti<στο>ee.oulu.fi)