PhD - QUASAR

The need for the radio spectrum for the rapidly growing broadband access services is evident. Secondary use of already licensed, but poorly inefficiently used spectrum (Cognitive radio) has been proposed as a solution to make more efficient use of the spectrum. This project is within the European FP7 STREP QUASAR. The objective of the QUASAR project is to assess and quantify the "real-world" benefits of secondary (opportunistic) access to primary (licensed) spectrum overlay. Our part will be focused on radio frequency measurements. That is for example to define and verify the metrics for measuring the quality degradation of primary systems. Moreover, measurements will be carried out for assessing spectrum use over long periods of time by means of fixed spectrum observatories, as well as for gathering information on the spectrum use of space by means of either mobile measurements or arrays of measurement set ups. The project is conducted in cooperation with leading European Industry partners and Regulators. The doctorial studies aim to lead to a Doctoral degree within the subject Telecommunication at Royal Institute of Technology (KTH). The employment will be shared between Högskolan i Gävle (HiG) and KTH. The main employer will be HiG and the position is in Gävle at the Centre for Radio Measurement Technology, full-time. The primary task will be research and PhD studies, but teaching and/or administrative tasks may be included to a maximum of 20 % of full-time. Teaching may be given in Swedish and English, thus fluency in English and Swedish are considered an additional qualification. The position as a PhD student is full-time and temporary, with duties to begin as soon as possible. A PhD position in Sweden is one year with an intention of an annual prolongation of maximum five years in total. Requirements and conditions Engineering degree in physics, electronics or Master s degree within the area and undergraduate knowledge about microwave engineering, RF measurement techniques and signal processing. According to Chapter. 5 of the Higher Education Ordinance the eligibility criteria for employment as a PhD student. Additional information The University aims to have a more equal balance of men and women in our personnel. Since the majority of our personnel are male, we welcome applications from female candidates. Individual salary requirements can be considered within the local agreement concerning PhD at Högskolan i Gävle. Your application should consist of a list of your certified qualifications (curriculum vitae) including a list of people who can be contacted for references. Any additional factors you feel are relevant to your application as diplomas, certificates and transcripts can be enclosed.