Postdoctoral Research Associate in error control coding and information theory

Reference no. 528/0317B

• One position available
• Be valued for your exceptional knowledge and experience in advanced telecommunications
• Full-time, 2 year fixed term contract; remuneration package: $106-114K p.a. (which includes salary, leave loading and up to 17% superannuation)  

About The Opportunity

The School of Electrical and Information Engineering at the University of Sydney is seeking to appoint one Postdoctoral Research Associate (PDA) to join the Centre of Excellence in Telecommunications working on an Australia Laureate Fellowship Project. The Research Associates / Research Fellows will be involved in the design of ultralow latency wireless communication systems and networks.

The position is a two years fixed term contract, subject to satisfactory annual progress. Membership of a University approved superannuation scheme is a condition of employment for new appointees.

Intending applicants are welcome to seek further information about the position from Professor Branka Vucetic, Professor, School of  Electrical and Information Engineering on +61 2 9351 3514 or [email protected]

About You

The University values courage and creativity; openness and engagement; inclusion and diversity; and respect and integrity. As such, we see the importance in recruiting talent aligned to these values in the pursuit of research excellence. We are looking for Postdoctoral Research Associate who has strong research experience in error control coding and information theory.

The successful applicants will also have a PhD or be close to his PhD completion in a relevant area and a strong research track record as well as mathematical and software tools such as linear algebra, coding theory, finite block length analysis, distributed optimisation, and machine learning.

Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with an ability to build and maintain relationships with key internal and external stakeholders, work effectively in a team, manage resources and prioritise tasks to achieve project outcomes will be essential.

About Us

Since our inception 160 years ago, the University of Sydney has led to improve the world around us. We believe in education for all and that effective leadership makes lives better. These same values are reflected in our approach to diversity and inclusion, and underpin our long-term strategy for growth. We’re Australia's first university and have an outstanding global reputation for academic and research excellence. Across 9 campuses, we employ over 7600 academic and non-academic staff who support over 47,000 students.

We are undergoing significant transformative change which brings opportunity for innovation, progressive thinking, breaking with convention, challenging the status quo, and improving the world around us.

For more information on the position and University, please view the candidate information pack available from the job’s listing on the University of Sydney careers website.

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The University of Sydney is committed to diversity and social inclusion. Applications from people of culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds; equity target groups including women, people with disabilities, people who identify as LGBTIQ; and people of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander descent, are encouraged.

If we think your skills are needed in other areas of the University, we will be sure to contact you about other opportunities.

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