PhD Studentship
Distributed Space-Time Coding and Signal Processing
Techniques for Wireless Communications
Communications
Group, Department of Electronics, University of York
Applications are invited for a PhD studentship
in distributed space-time coding and processing techniques for wireless
communications. This studentship is funded by the ESII Consortium. The project
involves the investigation of co-operative diversity, distributed space-time
coding and digital signal processing (DSP) algorithms for wireless ad hoc and
sensor networks. Co-operative diversity is currently being considered for a
number of wireless standards and with the demand for greater capacity and
reduction in energy consumption the use of distributed space-time coding and
low-complexity DSP is of central importance towards meeting future demands.
These techniques have recently attracted a great deal of interest for improving
the range and capacity of wireless networks that employ spread spectrum-based air interfaces
such as the IEEE 802.15.4 standard. The activities will involve the development
of system and signal models using linear algebra,
simulation tools, practical DSP algorithms and analytical approaches.
This is an exciting opportunity for a
candidate with (or expecting) an MEng or an MSc with
First Class Honours or a 2.1 in
Electrical and Electronic Engineering, Mathematics, Computer Science, or
Physics. Amongst the key technical disciplines are good level of pure
mathematics, development of DSP algorithms, design of
communication systems. The successful candidate will be based at the University
of York and is expected to attend international conferences and collaborate
extensively with international experts.
The studentship is open to everyone
although it only covers the cost of home student tuition fees, which means that
UK and EU students would have a full package and overseas students would have to
cover the difference between home and overseas tuition fees. It will provide a
stipend of £14,000 per annum subject to an annual increase.
Applicants should send an up-to-date
curriculum vitae (2 pages maximum), full contact details (including email
addresses) of 2 referees and a one page personal statement to:
Dr. Rodrigo C de Lamare
Communications Research Group
Dept. of Electronics
Tel: +44 1904 432346
Email: rcdl500@ohm.york.ac.uk