[Tccc] 1 PhD / Early Stage Researcher (ES...
Ferran Adelantado i Freixer
ferranadelantadoatuoc.edu
Thu Feb 7 09:09:01 EST 2013
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The Open University of Catalonia (UOC), Barcelona, Spain, offers 1
fullyfunded 3-year PhD positions for an ESRs in the context of the FP7
Initial Training Network (ITN) project CROSSFIRE
(http://gain.di.uoa.gr/crossfire).
This Ph.D. enrolment is under very attractive employment conditions and
competitive salaries, which are offered by the Marie Curie Initial
Training Network. The selected ESR will have a unique opportunity to
pursue a career in wireless communications and networks. Working in this
ambitious research project should lead the ESR to the successful
completion of a doctoral degree awarded by any of the local
universities, together with a very strong joint multidisciplinary
research and training program in the field of emerging mobile networks.
The planned mobility among six EU countries and eight institutions is a
plus of the job position.
** Candidate requirements:
We are looking for a highly motivated, enthusiastic junior scientist,
with a preferential background in mobile networks and network
virtualization. Previous experience in fields directly related to the
specific positions is a plus. Excellent research skills and analytical
abilities are required, fluency in English (both spoken and written),
proactive communication skills and problem solving as part of a team,
strong record keeping, great work ethic and initiatives are essential
characteristics. Candidates must also meet the following criteria:
1) be in the first four years (full-time equivalent research experience)
of their research careers;
2) be of any nationality, but not having resided or carried out their
main activity in Spain for more than 1 year in the past 3 years;
3) have a degree that in their country gives access to a PhD;
4) have not yet been awarded a doctoral degree.
** Description of the position:
Improvement of LTE-A networks efficiency through cognitive
capabilities, cooperation and self-organized networks
The key objectives of this ESR position include: i) Design and evaluate
low overhead SON and cognitive algorithms for LTE-A ii) Joint design and
evaluation of cognition and network optimization functionalities for the
efficient use of the available spectrum iii) Evaluate and propose
interactions between short-range communications and LTE-A.
** Application details:
To apply for these positions, please download and fill the CROSSFIRE
Application Form:
http://gain.di.uoa.gr/crossfire/files/CROSSFIRE_AppForm.pdf,
and send it along with a motivation letter, full CV, degrees,
recommenders contact details (up to 3), and any other relevant
documents, to ferranadelant... at uoc.edu, melani.gurd... at tsc.upc.edu and
mitn.crossf... at gmail.com not later than 15 March 2013.
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