[Tccc] Research Scientist / Postdoc Fellow Positions at QMIC

Dr. Fethi Filali filaliatqmic.com
Mon Sep 24 09:23:06 EDT 2012



 The Qatar Mobility Innovations Center (QMIC), Doha, Qatar, invites
applications for 2 full-time Research Scientist (Postdoc Fellow) in the area
of Cooperative Systems for Advanced Mobility Services / Cellular Vehicular
Communication. The expected start date is Oct/Dec 2012. Interested
candidates are requested to send a detailed CV (including the names of at
least three referees), graduate studies transcript of records, research
statement, and a cover letter to fil... at qmic.com.  

Position 1: Cooperative Systems for Advanced Mobility Services:
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The candidate is expected to pursue research in the area of cooperative
wireless vehicular communications. The objective is to develop a global
framework for data collection and information distribution through
cooperative systems by enriching existing services and solutions and/or
proposing new mobility services.  Collected data needs to be cleaned and
processed then customized useful information shall be extracted to provide
valuable smart mobility services to consumer and enterprises. These
processes require the development of advanced communication protocols,
algorithms, and applications, which could be distributed between the
different components: on-board units, road-side units, and central units. A
study of the integration of cooperative systems in the Masarak eco-system
(www.masarak.com) which has been launched recently by QMIC will be conducted
along the project. Furthermore, contributions to standardization working
groups at ETSI, IEEE, and ISO in the field of wireless communications for
ITS and research publications will be one of the main research dissemination
tools.
The researcher will be involved in a new three year project funded by the
Qatar National Research Fund (QNRF) in the context of cooperative wireless
vehicular communications for ITS and his/her research results will be
published in international conferences and journals and presented to
relevant standardization bodies.

Applicants should hold a Ph.D. in Computer Science or Electrical/Computer
Engineering by the time of appointment. Key job requirements include:
- Strong background in wireless networking
- Experience in Intelligent Transport Systems (ITS) services and
applications
- Strong English communication skills (written and verbal)
- Ability to work independently
- Prior industry experience is an asset

Position 2: Cellular Vehicular Communication:
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The candidate is expected to pursue research in the area of cooperative
wireless vehicular communications. The objective is to investigate research
issues related to the use of advanced cellular technologies for vehicular
communications and compare it with the 802.11p. Through a combined
physical-level and system-level simulators, an extensive comparison of both
systems will be conducted. The focus will be given to (advanced) LTE
technologies. The candidate has to propose new advanced mechanisms and
protocols aiming at enhancing the global cooperative system running in the
on-board and road units and the technology selection procedure in order to
optimize the overall network performance. A real-system (as an extension of
the CopITS QMIC system) will be built and selected applications will be
demonstrated in Doha. Furthermore, contributions to standardization working
groups at ETSI, IEEE, and ISO in the field of wireless communications for
ITS and research publications will be one of the main research dissemination
tools.
The researcher will be involved in a new three year project funded by Qatar
National Research Fund (QNRF) in the context of cooperative wireless
vehicular communications for ITS and his/her research results will be
published in international conferences and journals and presented to
relevant standardization bodies.

Employment benefits (for both positions):
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- Competitive tax-free salary in Qatar
- Furnished accommodation or housing allowance in accordance with QMICs HR
policies
- Annual round trip air tickets for research scientist and eligible
dependents in accordance with QMICs HR policies
- Educational allowance for candidate's school-aged children in accordance
with QMICs HR policies
- Annual leave and end of service gratuity in accordance with QMICs HR
policies
- Support for presenting research papers at conferences

About QMIC:
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QMIC (www.qmic.com) is an applied research and development center founded by
Qatar University in Collaboration with and at the Qatar Science &Technology
Park (QSTP) to leverage the use of emerging mobility and wireless
technologies in creating solutions and smart applications for use in a
number of markets including Transportation, Utilities, Healthcare, and
Environment.
QMIC was founded with the objective of filling the existing gap in the
region for institutions focusing on applied research and solutions delivery.
QMIC has strategic objectives in the areas of local capacity building,
innovations leadership, and in becoming a virtual R&D center for local and
regional partners.

Best Regards,
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Dr. Fethi Filali, Habil., Ph.D., CS. 
Senior R&D Expert - Transport & Mobility Technology Lead
   
www.fethifilali.com - www.qmic.com





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