Ph.D students in Signal Processing

The Signal Processing Lab at the School of Electrical Engineering at The Royal Institute of Technology is seeking Ph.D students in Signal Processing KTH is the largest technical university in Sweden.Education and research cover a broad spectrum within natural sciences and engineering, as well as architecture, industrial engineering and management, urban planning, work science and environmental engineering.There are circa 12,000 full-year undergraduate students, 1,400 postgraduate students and 3,100 employees.Research project The Signal Processing Lab at the School of Electrical Engineering conducts research in statistical signal processing and signal processing for communications.Research topics include channel modelling, transmission and coding techniques, receiver algorithms and detection, resource management and optimization, radio measurements, instrumentation, positioning and navigation, UWB ranging.They are now seeking Ph.D.students to their research projects that address key issues in positioning, navigation, wireless communications, and communication channel modeling and estimation.Their Ph.D.program is highly competitive and aimed at only the most motivated students.It is a challenging but rewarding research education leading up to a degree that is internationally well respected.It provides a platform for a successful career in industrial R&D, academics, or for launching an innovative high-tech idea in a dynamic "start-up" business. Their graduates are highly sought after upon graduation and can choose which part of the world they wish to work in.During your studies you will have the opportunity to regularly attend international conferences and workshops, visit research laboratories and academic institutions.This way you will build up a network of international contacts useful in your future career. Every student will also have the opportunity to spend an extended period (2-9 months) abroad at another top research lab.The Signal Processing Labs research projects are often conducted with industrial partners on problems that are of high relevance to industry.The position includes approximately 80% research and 20% teaching responsibilities. Qualifications Master of Science Degree in Electrical Engineering, Applied Physics, Applied Mathematics or equivalent.We are seeking for newly qualified candidates or candidates with some years of working experience.Applications from students that are close to finishing a master level education will also be evaluated.Publication of articles will be regarded as a merit.Fluency in English, both written and verbal is a must.We are looking for candidates who possess problem-solving analytical skills and are quality-conscious and performance-oriented.You have the ability to work both collaboratively and autonomously to produce your own high-quality documents Employment Form of employment: Time limited position Starting date: As soon as possible, with regard to notice Application This recruitment is performed by Academic Work Recruitment, but you will be employed by The Royal Institute of Technology.The application shall include curriculum vitae, a short description of future professional goals and interests, final grades and names of 2 references.Latest date for submission of application 2010-03-21