1 – 3 PhD student positions at The School of Electrical Engineering (EES)

The research and education conducted by the Sound and Image Processing Lab focuses on the processing of audio-visual signals. Our research work ranges from basic research (where we solve signal processing and information theoretical problems relevant to audio-visual signals) to applications (where we create, for example, new audio and video coders). Our work is often performed in collaboration with industry and in the context of pan-European projects. More information about us is available on the Internet: http://www.ee.kth.se/sip

The following research areas are particularly relevant to the individual positions:

• Robust, adaptive coding algorithms for heterogeneous packet networks with application to audio and video signals
• Techniques to make existing (legacy) coding systems robust to packet loss
• Feature selection for speech recognition

Required Qualifications
The candidate should hold the degree of Master of Science in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering or Engineering Physics, or an equivalent degree.

KTH aims to employ a diversity of talent and thus welcomes applicants who will add to the variety of the University, especially as concerns its gender structure.

Employment
The position is intended for pursuing individual doctoral studies. The position will include 80% research and 20% teaching assistance. The salary is based on the existing employment agreement for PhD position.

Application
The application should be sent in hardcopy to:
Royal Institute of Technology
KTH School of Electrical Engineering
Osquldas väg 10
SE-100 44 Stockholm

Deadline August 15, 2006
Position reference number E-2006-0446

Contact
Professor Bastiaan Kleijn
Phone: +46 8 790 8869
E-post: bastiaan.kleijn@ee.kth.se

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