Full tekst: Nettopp, NAV, Forskerforum PhD Research Fellowship position at Department of Electronics and Telecommunications within the research program “Characterization of underwater communication channel for underwater communication and monitoring”, NTNU – IME-005-2011. One PhD Research Fellowship position is offered within the research program “Characterization of underwater communication channel for underwater communication and monitoring” at Department of Electronics and Telecommunications, Faculty of Information Technology, Mathematics and Electrical Engineering (IME), Norwegian University of Science and Technology (NTNU). New concepts, based on autonomous sensors, autonomous underwater vehicles (AUVs) and autonomous surface vessels (ASVs) working together in wireless communication networks are becoming feasible for ocean environmental monitoring, coastal surveillance and the protection of harbors and offshore installations. The performance of underwater acoustic networks is highly dependent on good strategies with respect to topology/deployment, signal processing, and sensor technology. The physical acoustic communication channel is dynamically changing due to changes in oceanographic parameters, giving both short time variations and long time variations in the propagation conditions. The variations are large, and greatly influence the performance of the network. The objective of the PhD project is to advance the knowledge of marine observation methodology based on autonomous sensors and underwater communication networks. The project will build knowledge on network topology and signal processing that are robust to channel variations The fields of underwater acoustics, signal processing and electronics are particular relevant for the position. It is expected that the successful applicant has a master degree in underwater acoustics, signal processing and electrical engineering or applied mathematics Solid scientific qualifications, relevant MSc research topics and personal qualities are important. A previous experience in underwater acoustic communication system and/or instrumentation is preferred.

For further information contact: Professor Hefeng Dong, Department of Electronics and Telecommunications, e-mail [email protected], phone +47 7359 4453. We seek highly motivated students with an MSc in one of the fields mentioned above. Your personal qualities and your potential as a researcher will be important. Excellent English skills, written and spoken, are required. Award holders at NTNU are normally appointed for 4 years with 25% of the time spent on specified work. This work is primarily linked to teaching and is usually divided so that a relatively large part is done in the first half of the period of the appointment. The appointment is at code 1017, salary level 48-61 in the national salary scheme, gross NOK. 383.700- 481.600 per annum (before tax). PhD students are normally remunerated at wage level 48. There will be a 2 % deduction to the Norwegian Public Service Pension Fund from gross salary. Engagement as a PhD candidate is done in accordance with current appointment regulations with supplementary rules in force giving guidelines for scholarship appointments in universities and university colleges. The goal of the announced position is to obtain a PhD degree. Applicants must agree to participate in organised doctoral study programmes within the period of the appointment. The

successful applicants must agree to the conditions laid down for public employees. A contract will be drawn up regarding the period of appointment and work-related duties for award holders. See also the information about doctoral studies at NTNU at http://www.ime.ntnu.no/english/research/Phd The national labour force must reflect the composition of the population to the greatest possible extent. It is therefore a major political objective to achieve a balance of gender and to recruit persons with an immigrant background. Immigrants are encouraged to apply for this post. NTNU wants to increase the proportion of women in its scientific posts. Women are encouraged to apply. The application must contain information about education, examinations and previous experience. Certified copies of certificates and documents must be attached. Publications and any other work which the applicant wishes to be taken into account should also be enclosed. Joint works will be considered. If it is difficult to specify the input of the applicant in a joint work, a short summary should be attached outlining the applicant's input. Applications, inclusive CV, grade transcripts and other enclosures should be sent, in one file, electronically through this page (Apply for this position). Ref. no. IME-005/11. Application deadline: 28.2.2011.

HENVISNINGSANNONSE (Adresseavisen, Aftenposten og Teknisk Ukeblad) PhD Research Fellowship position at Department of Electronics and Telecommunications within the area of “Characterization of underwater communication channel for underwater communication and monitoring”, NTNU – IME-005-2011. For further information contact: Professor Hefeng Dong, Department of Electronics and Telecommunications, e-mail [email protected], phone +47 7359 4453. Applications, inclusive CV, grade transcripts and other enclosures should be sent in one file electronically through http://www.jobbnorge.no/ Ref. no. IME-005-2011. Application deadline: 28.2.2011 Kunngjøres: Jobbnorge NAV Forskerforums nettside Teknisk ukeblad Adressa Aftenposten 26.01.2011