Signal Processing for Communications and Networking

The progress in circuit technology has allowed researchers to think about leveraging spectrum beyond millimeter wave. It is not unreasonable to imagine commodity radios with massive antenna arrays and emerging radio frequency (RF) technologies in the near future. To enable efficient communication with these radios, it is critical to understand hardware constraints at the antennas, the RF and the digital front ends. In this position, you will design new waveforms and algorithms for communications while accounting for the hardware constraints in futuristic radios. To this end, you will use tools from multi-dimensional sequence design, optimization, and tensor signal processing. The waveforms and algorithms designed in your work will be evaluated on a millimeter wave testbed to highlight the potential of the proposed solutions in next generation wireless systems.

More details on this position (TUD01058): https://www.tudelft.nl/en/3me/about/departments/delft-center-for-systems-and-control/about-dcsc/vacancies

Application link: https://www.tudelft.nl/over-tu-delft/werken-bij-tu-delft/vacatures/apply/?jobId=QEZFK026203F3VBQBLO6G68W9-2798&langCode=en_GB

The Communication Systems Division of the CTTC is searching for interested candidates in a Researcher position for its Advanced Signal and Information Processing (ASIP) Department.

The ASIP Department conducts fundamental and applied research on signal processing and communications, including algorithmic development, theoretical analysis and hardware development. For more information about the department, please refer to http://systems.cttc.es/advanced-signal-and-information-processing/.

TECHNICAL DESCRIPTION OF THE ACTIVITY

The candidate is expected to carry out innovative research on signal processing and machine learning for communications, particularly on the physical and access layers for 6G. The position offers excellent opportunities to develop both fundamental and applied research on wireless communication networks, bringing your personal impact to the Division’s significant contributions. As member of the ASIP department the selected candidate will

• Participate in the preparation of R&D competitive and industrial project proposals
• Lead and participate in the execution of R&D projects
• Contribute to the definition and development of the Division and ASIP department research activities
• Support the department on demonstrations and experimental activities

The position also involves the establishment of cooperation and collaboration with external entities, as well as encourages visibility and impact through the organization and participation at international conferences, congresses, standardization bodies or industrial associations.

QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE

Applicants must hold a Ph.D. degree in telecommunications, computer science, electrical engineering, or closely related fields. We are looking for a highly motivated candidate capable of conducting independent research, as well as demonstrating excellent skills to carry out highly innovative R&D work in collaborative projects and industrial projects. Required skills and experience:

• Strong background in the following specialization areas of interest: Signal Processing for Communications, Machine Learning
• Capacity to pursue independent research and very good analytical and problem-solving skills,
• Excellent track publication record and capacity of attracting competitive funds,
• English written proficiency and good communication skills,
• R&D work experience in physical and access layers for wireless communications
• Preparation of research grant proposals such as EC funded programs,
• Very good programming skills in Matlab and Python.
• Management and participation in international and national R&D projects

Other valuable skills:

• Good programming skills in C and C++.
• Experience in experimental developments (Software Defined Radio, GNU Radio, etc)
• Proven experience in coordination/task leadership in European and other international research projects.

CONDITIONS

The position is temporary, investigador/a interino/a, according to the Spanish national law. An interim contract for vacancy is issued to temporarily cover a permanent position during the selection or promotion process for its definitive coverage, expected to take place within 3 years of the approval of the public offer of occupation with regards to the vacant permanent position. The position lies within the R2-R3 professional category at CTTC. The rank and salary will be determined according to qualifications and work experience. The salary will be in the range between 37.600 and 41.500 euro (gross per year).

We offer high standards working conditions, under a flexible and international environment with access to cutting-edge experimental facilities and excellent professional and personal development possibilities.

The application shall include a full curriculum vitae, including list of publications, a cover letter stating the motivation and suitability of the candidate. They should also provide the names and contact details (email address, etc.) of at least two referees.

These documents should be sent in PDF format through this online application. CVs and any other information gathered during this process will be handled confidentially.

The deadline for applications is January 17th, 2021.

CTTC

Centre Tecnològic de Telecomunicacions de Catalunya (CTTC), in Castelldefels – Barcelona, is a growing and well-funded research institution fostering excellence and diversity. CTTC offers a highly international environment at an exceptionally attractive location.

As a research center in telecommunications technologies CTTC provides a fertile environment for research cooperation and innovation between different disciplines. CTTC seeks to increase the number of women in those areas where they are underrepresented and therefore explicitly encourages women to apply. CTTC is committed to increasing the number of individuals with disabilities in its workforce and therefore encourages applications from such qualified individuals.

Apply now: http://www.cttc.es/apply/?id=12862

Postdoc in Computer Engineering formally based at the Department of Electrical Engineering

https://liu.se/en/work-at-liu/vacancies?rmpage=job&rmjob=14602&rmlang=UK

Duties
In the Division of Computer Engineering we perform research about efficient processing architectures for, among others, coherent optical communication. With the very high data rates in fiber optical communication systems, the available oversampling is a limiting factor. One primary objective of this post-doc position is to work on efficient solutions for fractional oversampling receivers for coherent optical communication. Traditionally, the adaptive equalizers operates at an integer multiple of the symbol rate. We envision that this can be done at a fractional multiple instead, avoiding both the higher sample rates and sample rate conversions involved with the integer multiple scheme. However, this require new algorithms, which also must be efficiently implementable.

The position is funded by the ELLIIT strategic research environment, https://old.liu.se/elliit?l=en and it is expected that the successful candidate attends the annual workshops and presents the outcomes. There are collaborations with the Division of Communication Systems at the Department and with Chalmers University of Technology within the project.

A Postdoc will essentially carry out research. The position may also involve teaching, but during no more than a fifth of work time. The duties may also include, if deemed relevant, engaging in PhD supervision and contributing to PhD courses.

Qualifications
The applicant should have a strong background in digital signal processing, ideally for optical communication. In addition, the applicant should
have experience with hardware implementation of digital signal processing algorithms using HDL (VHDL and/or Verilog) and logic synthesis (FPGA and/or ASIC). Scholarly proficiency must have been demonstrated through original research resulting in publications in internationally recognized journals and conferences. The applicant should be able to work effectively both individually and together with other researchers.

Very good communication skills and very good knowledge of English, both verbal and written, are expected.

The position requires a doctorate or an equivalent degree from a foreign university. The doctorate shall have been obtained no longer than three years before the expiration date of the application and be in relevant fields of electrical or computer engineering.

Appointment time
A Postdoc is appointed until further notice, but for no longer than two years. The appointment can be renewed if there are special reasons.

Starting date 
By agreement.

Salary
The University applies individual salary scales adapted to the experience of the employee and to the labour market.

https://liu.se/en/work-at-liu/vacancies?rmpage=job&rmjob=14602&rmlang=UK

Signal processing and communication students? We are looking for you!

The Signal Acquisition, Modeling, Processing, and Learning (SAMPL) lab headed by prof. Yonina Eldar is recruiting Masters and PhD students for cutting edge research in radar, communications, and analog-to-digital conversion. 

Candidates with strong electrical engineering or communication systems engineering background are invited to send their CV to Yonina.eldar@weizmann.ac.il

Attractive salary and allowances package in accordance with the MSCA ITN action rules. The gross amounts are 3469 € (salary), 600 € (mobility allowance) and 500 € (family allowance). The exact salary will be confirmed upon appointment:

Start date: Immediately

A postdoctoral scholar position with a focus on applications of machine learning in cardiac MRI. Details can be found at:

https://recruit.ap.uci.edu/JPF05862

The research group Communication Systems and Networks at Mid Sweden Sweden University announces one open Associate Senior Lecturer position within the area of wireless communication.  We are looking for candidates with experience and knowledge on: machine learning, artificial intelligence, radio resource management, spectrum management, and communication protocols. The applicant should have an outstanding research record documented by publications in high-ranked journal. We are looking for strongly motivated and responsible candidates, who are able to work independently and cooperate. Well-developed analytical and problem solving skills are a requirement. Good command of English orally and in writing is required for both presentation and publishing of research results and for teaching. Knowledge in Swedish is a merit. Experience from teaching and supervision as well as documented pedagogic studies are considered as merits and the same goes for a post-doctoral or equivalent stay at an institution other than the one where the PhD was awarded. More information about application procedure can be found here: 
https://www.miun.se/en/meet-mid-sweden-university/career/jobs/vacancy/associate-senior-lecturer-in-computer-engineering-wireless-communication-/ ;
Last day to apply is: April 7, 2020

The department of mathematics and computer science at the Weizmann Institute invites students for a PhD position in the areas of signal processing and machine learning with applications in communications, radar, medical imaging and optical imaging. The selected candidate will work with Prof. Yonina Eldar at the SAMPL lab. In the area of medical imaging, the work will be performed in close collaboration with leading hospitals in Israel and abroad. Some of the topics will be in close collaboration with PIs at MIT, Stanford and the Broad Institute.

Qualifications: Applicants should have a masters (or they are about to graduate) in electrical engineering, computer science, or applied mathematics. Excellent English writing skills are an advantage.

For more details please visit Prof. Eldar’s website: http://www.wisdom.weizmann.ac.il/~yonina/YoninaEldar/index.html

To submit your application, please send an updated CV with 2 letters of recommendation and a cover letter to yonina.eldar@weizmann.ac.il

The department of mathematics and computer science at the Weizmann Institute invites researchers for a postdoctoral position in the area of signal processing and machine learning with applications in communications, radar, medical imaging and optical imaging. The selected candidate will work with Prof. Yonina Eldar at the SAMPL lab. In the area of medical imaging, the work will be performed in close collaboration with leading hospitals in Israel and abroad. Some of the topics will be in close collaboration with PIs at MIT, Stanford and the Broad Institute.

Qualifications: Applicants should have a Ph.D. (or they are about to graduate) in electrical engineering, computer science, or applied mathematics. A strong background in signal processing, algorithms or mathematics is required. Excellent English writing skills are an advantage.

Compensation: This is a full-time, one-year, non-tenure-track appointment with possibility of extension subject to satisfactory performance. Funds for conference travel and research expenses will also be provided. Starting date is flexible.

For more details please visit Prof. Eldar’s website: http://www.wisdom.weizmann.ac.il/~yonina/YoninaEldar/index.html

To submit your application, please send an updated CV with a list of publications, 3 letters of recommendation and a cover letter to yonina.eldar@weizmann.ac.il

• Tackle challenges in data collection, information extraction & transmission.
• Excellent opportunity to work in a leading scientific institution with dedicated professionals 
• Join CSIRO’s Data61, the largest data innovation group in Australia 

• Signal processing for RF localisation, tracking and environment mapping, and the inference and contextualisation on individual and group behaviour, and trust. 
• Signal processing techniques for micro and biomedical sensing systems, and human-machine interface optimisation, and/or inference from sensory data to assist medical diagnosis. 
• Miniaturisation techniques for sensing/actuator systems and platforms that incorporate high-performing battery, telemetry, sensors, actuators and data management solutions, and/or design and implementation of associated ASICs.
• Signal processing techniques for broad bandwidth space communication and sensing systems, such as signal capture and fast track, and system architecture design. 

• Education/Qualifications:  A doctorate or equivalent research experience in a relevant discipline area, such as Electronics Engineering, and mixed academic and industrial research leadership experience 
• Solid technical expertise in at least two of the following specific research areas.
  • Signal processing algorithm design and implementation in RF tracking systems, including array signal processing, time-of-arrival extraction, beamforming, belief propagation, convex optimisation, deep reinforcement learning, and their implementations in edge computing platforms; 
  • Architecture design and implementation of micro sensing systems, including platform design and miniaturisation, operating systems services and network stacks for embedded devices, low-power operation for energy harvesting systems, deep learning, and applications building on those technologies;
  • Architecture design and signal processing techniques for space communications and space situational awareness, including front-end and baseband architecture, design and implementation, signal detection and fast capture in extremely low signal-to-noise region, high-speed communication, and angle-of-arrival estimation.
• A record of science innovation and creativity plus the ability & willingness to incorporate novel ideas and approaches into scientific investigations.
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively as part of a research team, supervise junior researchers and students, and carry out independent individual research, to achieve organisational goals. 
• Strong written and oral communication skills including the ability to publish research results, prepare reports and present the results of scientific investigations at national and international conferences and stakeholder meetings.
• A strong track-record of publications in quality, peer reviewed journals to demonstrate national research standing, e.g., IEEE Journal on Selected Areas in Communications, IEEE Transactions on Communications, IEEE Transactions on Signal Processing, etc.
• A history of professional and respectful behaviours and attitudes in a collaborative environment.

The goal of the project is to design an architecture and self-learning algorithms that can optimize and guarantee deterministic QoS of individual traffic flows whilst maximizing network resource efficiency. The general QoS architecture for end-to-end communication of heterogeneous types of traffic will include routing and scheduling for each traffic type and admission control possibly with QoS renegotiations and with shaping and spacing. Ideally, the performance of the proposed QoS architecture will be evaluated by using stochastic modelling and queuing theory, in addition to simulations that will complement the mathematical analysis. Employing AI/ML methodologies are strongly encouraged. The duties include theoretical analysis, algorithm design and implementation via software based simulations, writing scientific papers and support to project management and applications.

More information about application procedure etc. is given here: https://www.miun.se/en/meet-mid-sweden-university/career/jobs/vacancy/postdoctoral-position-/