[Tccc] Reminder: Research Associate and PhD positions in networking and computer systems

haibo zhang zhangotago
Thu Jan 5 16:15:27 EST 2012


Applications are sought for a research associate and two PhD positions in
networking and computer systems at the Department of Computer Science in
the University of Otago, New Zealand's top-ranked university for research
quality.

POSITION DESCRIPTION
Research Associate Position: This position is available immediately to
study advanced routing protocols and link scheduling policies for
industrial wireless networks based on the recent wireless networking
standards. The position is for one year, but may be extended based on
performance and availability of funds.
PhD positions: The PhD candidates are expected to carry out research in the
following areas: wireless sensor networks, body sensor networks, green
computing, real-time scheduling in multi-core platforms.

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS
Research associate position:
(1) PhD degree in computer science or a closely related area is desired.
However, third-year PhD students are also eligible to apply for this
position as exchange research students.
(2) Strong research records in wireless networking, especially in the
design and optimization of routing protocol and link scheduling policy.
(3) Solid background in mathematical modeling and analysis.
(4) Good communication skills in English (both oral and written).
(5) Research experience on simulation/experiments is a plus.
PhD positions:
(1) Have completed the MS/Honours degree in EE, CS, or a relevant area. To
be considered for a PhD scholarship, applicants must have an 'A' average or
better in their MS/Honours study.
(2) Strong analytical/experimental skills.
(3) Solid background in wireless communications and networking.
(4) Good communication skills in English (both oral and written)
(5) Previous research experience on wireless networking is a plus.
(6) Previous research experience on simulation/experiments is a plus.

APPLICATION
Applicants should submit a curriculum vitae, a summary of your previous
research experience, your representative publications, and other documents
that you believe will demonstrate your research abilities and help your
application. Inquiries about the above positions should be directed to Dr
Haibo Zhang (Haibo at cs.otago.ac.nz) and Dr Zhiyi Huang (zhuang at cs.otago.ac.nz).
All documents should be submitted electronically (pdf) to Dr Zhang (Kindly
don't send zip files, as our antivirus software quarantines them). The
deadline for applications is January 30, 2012.

INFO ABOUT THE UNIVERSITY AND DEPARTMENT
Otago University is in Dunedin, a university town on the South-East coast
of New Zealand's South Island. Dunedin sits on a spectacular harbour, with
unspoiled beaches for wildlife and surfing, and lies within a few hours'
drive of Queenstown and Wanaka in the Southern Alps. For more information
about Otago, Dunedin, and our department:
- http://www.otago.ac.nz/
- http://www.otago.co.nz/
- http://www.cs.otago.ac.nz/



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