Postdoctoral position in optical network optimization

At the Department of Signals and Systems, we conduct world-leading research in biomedical engineering, antennas, signal processing, image analysis, control, automation, mechatronics and communication systems. Our research deals to a large extent with the modeling and development of efficient systems for extracting and processing information. Systems our researchers deal with include for instance e-Health, hearing aids, robotics, power chains, and mobile telephony.

The department has about 120 employees, divided into three research divisions and one administrative unit. A majority of our activities are gathered at campus Johanneberg, except for some research in medical engineering which is done at Sahlgrenska and an education unit at campus Lindholmen. The department offers more than 70 courses, of which are most included in the Masters Programs; ”Biomedical Engineering”, ”Systems, Control and Mechatronics”, and ”Communication Engineering”.Information about the research/the project
The FORCE research center (http://www.chalmers.se/mc2/force-en) brings together researchers in communications and information theory with experts in photonics to solve hard problems in optical communications through a cross-discipinary approach. The collaboration bridges traditional discipline boundaries and includes the whole chain from components to system, from analysis to experiments. We have recently secured funding in optical networking and are looking to strengthen our team with a highly qualified postdoctoral researcher. 

Major responsibilities
Working with an interdisciplinary team of PhD students and senior researchers, and take on a role that includes not only pure research, but also co-supervision, and project participation. 

Your major responsibility as postdoc is to perform your own research in a research group. The position also includes teaching on undergraduate and master's levels as well as supervising master's and/or PhD students to a certain extent. Another important aspect involves collaboration within academia and with society at large. The position is meritorious for future research duties within academia as well as industry/the public sector.

Position summary
We invite candidates to apply for a postdoctoral position in the field of optical network optimization, with an emphasis on cross-layer optimization. We aim to develop and analyze novel methods for resource allocation in elastic long-haul networks. You will be working with an interdisciplinary team of PhD students and senior researchers, and take on a role that includes not only pure research, but also co-supervision, and project participation. The position is funded through the Swedish Research Council, with an attractive salary and full social benefits, for a period not exceeding two years (1+1). The starting date for this position is between January and April 2014. Full-time temporary employment. 

Qualifications
A PhD (or close to completion) in optical network optimization (or a closely related area). Mathematical skills, particularly optimization theory and techniques, are essential. Knowledge in digital communication theory, system design, resource allocation, optical transmission, and signal processing are a plus. You must have the ability to initiate new research collaborations, work in a team, and be open for the application of results. Candidates must have a proven publication record in top-ranked journals and/or conferences. Good communication skills and good command of English are essential. 

To qualify for the position of postdoc, you must have a doctoral degree in a relevant field; the degree should generally not be older than three years. You are expected to be somewhat accustomed to teaching, and to demonstrate good potential within research and education.

The position requires sound verbal and written communication skills in Swedish and English. If Swedish is not your native language, you should be able to teach in Swedish on undergraduate level after two years. Chalmers offers Swedish courses.

Application deadline: 2014-02-15

For questions, please contact:
Associate professor Henk Wymeersch
E-mail: henkw@chalmers.se
+46 31-772 1765

Professor Erik Ström, head of division
E-mail: erik.strom@chalmers.se
+46 31 772 5182



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