There is a postdoctoral researcher and a doctoral student position open at University of Oulu (Oulu, Finland), Department of Communications Engineering (DCE) and Centre for Wireless Communications (CWC).

More information and link to the application system available at  http://www.oulu.fi/dce/node/28680

A Summary of the description can also be found below.

Postdoctoral Researcher Position in Wireless Communications, Information Theory

Centre for Wireless Communications (CWC) at University of Oulu, Finland is strengthening its information theory and iterative signal processing related research offering a position for new Postdoctoral Researcher. CWC is one of the leading research units in the field of wireless communications globally. Its mission is to conduct world-class research, create new technologies, train world-class graduates, and transfer technology to real use.

We are looking for a talented research-oriented person who is interested in research on future wireless technologies and specifically in information theory for lossy communications and compression as well as related signal processing algorithm and code design. Specific research topics include:

• Lossy compression and communications
• Rate distortion theory
• Joint source-channel coding
• Iterative (turbo) algorithm design

Job Description  

As a Postdoctoral Researcher you will carry out advanced research work within a research team, publish research results in most esteemed international fora, co-supervise master’s thesis and doctoral students and possibly act as a project manager and/or take part in teaching duties. Postdoctoral researcher is offered a fixed term position for 2-3 years depending on the candidate’s expertise area.

Requirements

Postdoctoral researcher is expected to possess a suitable doctoral degree completed with good/excellent grades, an extensive list of publications as well as experience of supervision duties. Experience of teaching activities and/or project management is considered as an asset.

In addition we appreciate:  

•     strong fundamental knowledge on information theory and iterative processing
•     knowledge in wireless communication systems and underlying theory
•     capability to write scientific publications
•     readiness for demanding challenges and traveling
•     high motivation and efficiency
•     co-operational and team working skills

Salary  

Depending on personal achievement and performance, the salary of the Postdoctoral researcher will be set at level 5 of the national salary scale for the teaching and research staff of Finnish universities (€ 3300 -3800 gross).

  Doctoral Student Position, Information Theory

Centre for Wireless Communications (CWC) at University of Oulu, Finland is strengthening its information theory and iterative signal processing related research offering  a position for a new Doctoral Student. CWC is one of the leading research units in the field of wireless communications globally. Its mission is to conduct world-class research, create new technologies, train world-class graduates, and transfer technology to real use.

We are looking for a talented research-oriented person who is interested in research on future wireless technologies and specifically in information theory for lossy communications and compression as well as related signal processing algorithm and code design. Specific research topics include:

•   Lossy compression and communications
•   Rate distortion theory
•  Joint source-channel coding
•  Iterative (turbo) algorithm design

Job Description

As a Doctoral Student you will carry out research work within a research team, publish research results in the most esteemed international fora, attend doctoral courses and complete your doctoral thesis within 3–4 years. Please also read the detailed requirements of the University of Oulu Graduate School: http://www.oulu.fi/uniogs/requirements_for_admission

Requirements

To successfully occupy the position of a Doctoral Student, you must possess an applicable Master of Science degree (or other applicable Master's degree) completed with very good / excellent grades.

In addition we appreciate:

•     strong fundamental knowledge on information theory and iterative processing
•     knowledge in wireless communication systems and underlying theory
•     capability to write scientific publications
•     readiness for demanding challenges and traveling
•     high motivation and efficiency
•     co-operational and team working skills

Salary

Depending on personal achievement and performance, the salary of the Doctoral student will be set at levels 2–4 of the national salary scale for the teaching and research staff of Finnish universities (€ 2400 - 3 588 gross).