Job Description

Applications are invited for 2 postdoctoral fellowships in wireless communications systems for cloud radio access networks (CRANs). These fellowships are funded by the Internet Committee in Brazil and are part of a project with Inmetro and Qualcomm as partners. The topic of the study is open within the general area of wireless communications. Potential topics include but are not limited to:

- Massive MIMO
- Low-resolution signal processing techniques
- Precoding and receiver design
- Channel coding: LDPC and Polar codes
- Internet of things (IOT)

Deadline for applications: until the positions are filled
Start date: as soon as possible

This is an exciting international opportunity for a candidate with (or expecting) a PhD in Electrical and Electronic Engineering or related areas who wishes to pursue an academic career. The requisite for the application is to have published or accepted a couple of IEEE/IET/Eurasip journals. The successful candidate will be based at PUC-Rio, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, will colaborate with national partners and visit international partners, and is expected to attend international conferences and collaborate extensively with international experts.

The 2 fellowships are open to everyone and the net salary is abt US$ 2000 per month. One of the fellowships has a duration of 1 year and the other of 3 years and 8 months. Additional funding might be available with industrial projects and with partners requiring extra 4-6 hours per week.

Applicants should send an up to date CV with photo, a one-page personal statement, full contact details (including email addresses) of 2 referees, transcripts and publications to:

Prof. Rodrigo C. de Lamare, PUC-Rio - delamare@cetuc.puc-rio.br
Prof. Lukas Landau, PUC-Rio - lukas.landau@cetuc.puc-rio.br

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