[Tccc] PhD Scholarship in Cellular Systems
Ilker Demirkol
ilker.demirkolatentel.upc.edu
Thu Sep 13 11:46:08 EDT 2012
A PhD scholarship is currently available within the Department of
Telematics Engineering at the Universitat Politecnica de Catalunia
(UPC). UPC is a public institution dedicated to research and higher
education, specializing in the fields of engineering, science and
architecture. With its 30,000 undergraduate and 6,000 graduate students,
UPC is one of the biggest technical universities in Spain. We are
looking for a motivated researcher to join our promising research
environment.
Description of Work:
The PhD study will mainly be in line with an EU-funded international
research project that targets the development of a portable femtocell
system to be used to locate the mobiles in disaster scenarios. The study
is expected to exploit the GSM and UMTS standards to develop, select and
optimize the necessary procedures to trigger the mobiles to start
signaling. Since a prototype system is targeted at the end of the
project, the PhD candidate will have the advantage of being in touch
with potential users of the system to obtain realistic requirements and
feedback, as well as producing practical outcomes.
Requirements and Eligibility Criteria:
Applicants are expected to have knowledge on GSM and UMTS standards (at
least in conceptual level), and preferably have experience in
network-side programming of GSM (e.g. through OpenBTS) and/or the
programming of software defined radio.
Applicants are required to have a master-level degree in
telecommunications engineering, computer engineering, or from a related
discipline. A strong knowledge of programming skills and communication
skills is essential for the project. A good level of written and spoken
English is necessary due to the international nature of the project.
Contract Details:
The successful candidate will work under the supervision of Dr. Ilker
Demirkol and Prof. Josep Paradells. The scholarship is for a period of 3
years. Starting date is flexible, however is expected to be before the
end of 2012. The position will be based at the UPC Campus Nord,
Barcelona, Spain.
Application Procedure:
Applications must be submitted to Dr. Ilker Demirkol with an email to
ilker.demir... at entel.upc.edu. Please make sure to include the reference
[PhD-Application/GSM/2012] in the subject field of the email. The
application should include:
A detailed curriculum vitae, including references with contact info
and a list of publications (if applicable);
A copy of academic transcripts; and,
A cover letter highlighting your background and your skills required
for this position.
Closing Date:
Primary consideration will be given to applications received before 15
October 2012, however the position will remain open until filled.
For informal inquiries please contact Dr. Ilker Demirkol at
ilker.demir... at entel.upc.edu
All the best,
Dr. Ilker Demirkol
Department of Telematics Engineering
Universitat Politecnica de Catalunya
c/ Jordi Girona 1-3, Modul C3
Barcelona, Catalunya, Spain, 08034
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