Open position: Postdoctoral Researcher (Electromagnetic Nanocommunication Networks)
Department of Electronics and Communications Engineering has an opening for a Postdoctoral Researcher in Electromagnetic Nanocommunication Networks.
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Postdoctoral Researcher (Electromagnetic Nanocommunication Networks)
The Department of Electronics and Communications Engineering is a newly structured department, which commenced operation on 1st January 2013.
Research fields in the Department are Advanced Electronics Systems, Electronic and Biomaterials and Manufacturing, and Communication and Positioning Circuits and Systems. The department has a modern, forward-looking research agenda that is both scientifically ambitious and industrially relevant and well aligned with the general research strategy of the University. The research agenda combines elements of science and technology in innovative ways and is open to new initiatives. The department maintains close ties with industry and the broader society.
Job description:
Post-doctoral research tasks in Information Theory in Electromagnetic Nanocommunication Networks, and especially networks of miniaturized devices with tight battery budget, under the Internet of Nano Things (IoNT) concept, using analytical and simulation methods.
Requirements:
The successful candidate for the position of Postdoctoral Researcher shall be expected to possess an applicable Doctoral degree and the competence to conduct independent scientific work as well as teaching skills required for the position.
When a candidate’s qualifications for the position are evaluated, previous experience in state-of-the-art wireless technology and connections to international research shall be appreciated.
The applicant shall be expected to be able to demonstrate a successful publication record. The candidate should also be able to demonstrate previous research in the field of Internet of Nano Things, especially on Information Theory topics.
Salary:
The salary will be based on both the job demands and the employee's personal performance in accordance with the University Salary System. According to the criteria applied to teaching and research staff, the position of a Postdoctoral Researcher is placed on the job demands level 5-6. In addition, employees receive performance based salary.
Trial period:
Trial period of four (4) months applies.
Other:
The position will be filled for a fixed-term period from 1st July 2013 to 30th June 2014.
For more information please contact:
Professor Yevgeni Koucheryavy, tel. +358 40 771 0619, email yk@cs.tut.fi.
How to apply:
The closing date for applications is 16th May 2013. Applications must be submitted in English by TUT online application form (link below).
The following documents must be attached to the application:
- Resume or Curriculum Vitae
- research plan
- full list of publications
Publications most important for the position are to be marked (mark 10 publications at the most).