Spain: Postdoctoral Positions in Wireless Communications / Media Security

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DESCRIPTION

The Signal Processing in Communications Group (GPSC, www.gts.tsc.uvigo.es/gpsc), headed by Prof. Fernando Pérez-González and affiliated with the Department of Signal Theory and Communications at University of Vigo, Spain, invites applications for postdoctoral positions in the fields of wireless communications and multimedia security. The selected candidates will join GPSC to investigate fundamentals and algorithm design/evaluation for communication, sensor networks and information forensics. Areas of particular interest include:
  • Sensor networks
  • Cognitive Radio
  • Watermarking
  • Compressed Sensing

GPSC is formed by 6 faculty members, MSc and PhD students, and postdocs, and participates in several research projects funded by the European Commission and the Spanish Government. Among these, the COMONSENS project (www.comonsens.org), led at University of Vigo by Prof. Roberto López-Valcarce, integrates investigators from 10 different top research institutions in Spain. GPSC members also actively collaborate with the Galician R&D Center in Advanced Telecommunications (GRADIANT, www.gradiant.org) in diverse contracts with ICT companies. Thus, the selected candidates will enjoy unique opportunities to participate in exciting research projects with both industry and academia.
DESIRABLE BACKGROUND
  • A Ph.D. degree in Electrical Engineering is required.
  • Applications from candidates with three or more years of postdoctoral experience will be given preference.
  • Knowledge and experience in sensor networks, cognitive radio, watermarking & data hiding algorithms, multimedia forensics and/or compressed sensing
  • Good verbal and written skills in English are required
  • Strong publications in international conferences and journals in the area of communications
  • Postdoctoral experience in a recognized group with expertise in the field is a plus
  • Experience in the organization, management and training of technical staff/students is a plus
  • Communication, computing and interpersonal skills are important
  • Capacity to work both independently and within a team
CONTRACT CONDITIONS
The initial appointment will be for one year, with annual renewaldependent on performance. Expected start date is April 2011. Successful applicants will be offered a yearly gross salary in the range of 33,000 –40,000 €, as well as health benefits.
APPLICATIONS
Interested candidates may apply to Prof. Roberto López-Valcarce(valcarce[ at ]gts.uvigo.es). Applications should include electronic copies of the following:
  • A detailed Curriculum Vitae. (*Please include your e-mail address and a recent picture.)
  • A cover letter addressing the specified job qualifications.
  • A letter of recommendation by a senior Professor/Researcher.
  • A copy of the publication deemed as best representative of the candidate’s creative research.
Priority consideration will be given to applications received by late March, 2011.
Applications will be accepted until position is filled.
MORE INFO:
Prof. Roberto López?Valcarce
Departamento de Teoría de la Señal y Comunicaciones
ETSET. University of Vigo, 36310 Vigo. Spain
Phone: +34 986 818659,
e?mail: valcarce[ at ]gts.uvigo.es