A three years Early Stage Researcher (ESR) position is available at Institut National Polytechnique de Grenoble and Université Savoie Mont-Blanc (France) to work in the field of ultrafast optoelectronics for high data rate wireless communications applications.
This research work will be part of the FiWiN5G (FIber-Wireless Integrated Networks for 5th Generation delivery Initial Training Network) project which is an Innovative Training Network, Marie Sklodowska-Curie action.
Description
Fiber optics, photonic and RF technologies will be at the core of next generation communication networks. Today multi GBits/s Radio Frequency (RF) communication links working at 60 GHz or above are under development. They take benefit from complex (QPSK, QAM) modulation schemes of the RF carrier which may require dedicated detection systems including heterodyne detection and/or high speed Analog to Digital Conversion. For these operations, the use of optoelectronic components such as hybrid optical-RF mixer or photonic assisted sampler, may open the way to systems with increased performances and compactness.
The goal of the proposed work is to develop such a component and to integrate it into a photonic assisted RF signal detection apparatus. The impact of this sub-system onto the performances of a high data rate wireless RF / optical (Radio over Fiber) communication link will be finally assessed.
This research work will be realized through a consortium of 3 partners engaged in the FiWiN5G project. The ESR/ PhD student will mainly work at IMEP-LAHC laboratory (Grenoble and Chambéry, France) and will take part in a secondment to University College of London. THALES TSA (France) will co-supervised the work as industrial partner.
The ESR will fully take part of the overall FiWiN5G project and will follow dedicated training periods and attend topical schools organized within the frame of the ITN project.
Nr of positions available : 1
Research Fields
Engineering - Communication engineering
Engineering - Electronic engineering
Career Stage
Early stage researcher or 0-4 yrs (Post graduate)
Research Profiles
First Stage Researcher (R1)
Benefits
3710 € per month (living and mobility allowance ; including employer’s contribution) and depending on personal circumstances 500€ per month (family) allowance.
The period of employment will be 3 years with an incorporation date in Fall 2015.
Comment/web site for additional job details
www.imep-lahc.grenoble-inp.fr
www.fiwin5g.eu/
Requirements
| ENGLISH |
| Excellent |
| Physics |
| Engineering |
| This studentship is open to candidates of all nationalities. At the time of enrolment, the applicants should hold a degree that enables them to start a PhD. They should be in the first 4 years (full-time equivalent) of their research careers, starting at the date of obtaining the degree (Master Level). Additionally, they must not have resided or carried out their main activity (work and/or studies) in France for more than 12 months in the 3 years immediately prior to the date of recruitment. | |
| We are looking for candidates highly motivated by experimental and applied research, having theoretical and experimental backgrounds in one or several of the following fields (highly recommended): • Optoelectronic devices (laser diode, photodiode…), • Optical communications and Fiber Optics • RF electronics, Analog to digital conversion, • RF/wireless communications, • Microelectronics Please provide, a motivation letter, full CV, university degrees, university marks, referees’ contact details. |
| Master Degree or equivalent |
| Master Degree or equivalent |