[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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