[Tccc] 1 PhD / Early Stage Researcher (ES...
Ferran Adelantado i Freixer
ferranadelantadoatuoc.edu
Thu Apr 4 12:52:11 EDT 2013
The Open University of Catalonia (UOC), Barcelona, Spain, offers a
fully-funded PhD position for an ESR in the context of the FP7 Initial
Training Network (ITN) project CROSSFIRE (for details about the project
aims and objectives please follow the following link
http://gain.di.uoa.gr/crossfire).Under an architectural and component
level perspective, the project approaches the emerging Long-Term
Evolution-Advanced (LTE-A) network, which will be populated by
uncoordinated and vast number of small cells (micro, pico and
femtocells). We primary aim to provide a holistic understanding on
issues such as co-channel interference from randomly located small-cells
(unplanned deployment), efficient utilization of the scarce spectrum
(via cognition), self-organization (SON) and QoE at the end users, under
the assumption that LTE-A networks share a common physical
infrastructure. CROSSFIRE will analyze and propose network
virtualization solutions, a technology which is envisioned to transform
the operation of cellular networks in the years to come.
*DESCRIPTION OF THE POSITION*
*PhD position 2 (UOC-2): "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
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 join the IN3 institute
(http://in3.uoc.edu/opencms_portalin3/opencms/en/index.html), located in
Barcelona, and will have a unique opportunity to pursue a career in
wireless communications and networks. Working in this ambitious research
project should lead the ESRs 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 two job positions.
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.
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
<mailto:ferranadelant... at uoc.edu>*, *melani.gurd... at tsc.upc.edu * and
*mitn.crossf... at gmail.com *not later than*_15 May 2013._*
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