Ref No 06424

This PhD position is focused on cross-layer design of wireless networks for multimedia services. The aim of the research is to contribute to the fundamental understanding of the principles behind cross-layer approaches and to develop novel methods and algorithms for an optimized design of wireless multimedia networks. Particular emphasis will be given to real-time video services over wireless channels and related basic research for improved resource-efficiency and quality of service. Relevant topics include feature extraction algorithms for multimedia services; link adaptation techniques such as power control, adaptive modulation and coding, and retransmissions protocols; joint source-channel coding; methods for cross-layer optimization; and user-perceived quality assessment of multimedia services.

The successful candidate will be associated with the Radio Communications Group at the School of Engineering at BTH. The candidate will work in an active scientific environment and will have access to the state-of-the-art equipment of the Radio Communications Research Laboratory.

QUALIFICATIONS:
Applications are invited from candidates holding a Masters degree in electrical engineering, communications theory, telecommunications, or other relevant disciplines. The ideal candidate will have a solid understanding of physical layer functions in wireless communication systems and radio access protocols and will preferably possess strong background in at least two of the areas: radio channel modeling, error-control coding, wireless networks, multimedia communications, and optimization methods.

APPOINTMENT:
For a PhD position it is required that the applicant will be admitted to postgraduate studies.

COMMENCEMENT:
By agreement

SALARY:
For PhD students at BTH a standard salary scale is applied, which means that the salary is adjusted upwards as the student progresses through the programme.

CONTACT PERSON WHO CAN PROVIDE FURTHER INFORMATION ABOUT THE POSITION:
Further information may be obtained from Professor Hans-Jürgen Zepernick, Chair in Radio Communications, +46 (0)457 385718, e-mail: hans-jurgen.zepernick@bth.se, Sven Johansson, Head of Department, +46 (0)457 385710, e-mail sven.johansson@bth.se. Trade Union Representatives are Mikael Åsman (SACO) +46 (0)457 385720, mikael.asman@bth.se, and Monika Nilsson (TCO) +46 (0)455 385440, monika.nilsson@bth.se.

The application should include the following:

• The earliest date on which the position can be taken up
• CV
• Certified copies of certificates and diplomas
• All documents in duplicate

In its work, BTH needs the experience of both women and men and applications are welcomed from both genders for all positions.

Please submit your application, marked with a reference number, by 19 June 2006 at the latest. Applications should be sent to: The Registrar, Blekinge Tekniska Högskola, SE-371 79 Karlskrona, Sweden. Telephone +46 (0)455-385000. Fax +46 (0)455-385057. E-mail: diarium@bth.se

Contributor: Farooq Khan