Centre for Wireless Communications (CWC) at University of Oulu, Finland is strengthening its information theory and iterative signal processing related research offering a position for a new Doctoral Student. 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 a talented research-oriented person who is interested in research on future wireless technologies and specifically in information theory for lossy communications and compression as well as related signal processing algorithm and code design. Specific research topics include:
Lossy compression and communications
- Rate distortion theory
- Joint source-channel coding
- Iterative (turbo) algorithm design
Job Description
As a Doctoral Student you will carry out research work within a research team, publish research results in the most esteemed international fora, attend doctoral courses and complete your doctoral thesis within 3–4 years. Please also read the detailed requirements for entering the University of Oulu Graduate School for which all doctoral student candidates must apply: http://www.oulu.fi/uniogs/node/2662
Requirements
To successfully occupy the position of a Doctoral Student, you must possess an applicable Master of Science degree (or other applicable Master’s degree) completed with very good / excellent grades.
In addition we appreciate:
- strong fundamental knowledge on information theory and iterative processing
- 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 Doctoral student will be set at levels 2–4 of the national salary scale for the teaching and research staff of Finnish universities
(€ 2400 – 3 588 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
- 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 degree
Send your application and the appendices using the electronic application form by 15 February 2015.
Potential candidates will be interviewed for open positions during February 2015. The expected starting time for the research work is in the first quarter of 2015. The applications will not be returned.
Additional information:
- Prof. Markku Juntti (markku.juntti<στο>ee.oulu.fi)
- Prof. Tadashi Matsumoto (tadashi.matsumoto<στο>ee.oulu.fi)