Applications are invited for a 3 year fully funded PhD studentship on the
algorithmic aspects and the theoretical underpinnings of distributed
estimation, and detection in wireless networks and systems. The
studentships will be sponsored by the Toshiba Research Europe Ltd.,
Telecommunications Research Laboratory. Applicants should send a letter of
motivation, a full CV and the names and contact information of at least two
referees to [log in to unmask] Further details can be
obtained from
Either:
Dr. Vladislav B. Tadic, University of Bristol, Department of Mathematics,
Bristol BS8 1TW, UK, Email: [log in to unmask], Http:
www.maths.bris.ac.uk/people/faculty/maxvt, Tel: +44 (0)117 928 9145, Fax:
+44 (0)117 928 7999
Or
Dr. Christophe Andrieu, University of Bristol, Department of Mathematics,
Email: [log in to unmask], Http:
www.maths.bris.ac.uk/people/faculty/maxca, Tel: +44 (0)117 928 9134, Fax:
+44 (0)117 928 7999
The present research programme follows a very successful five year
collaboration between the Department of Mathematics, the Department of
Electrical and Electronic Engineering and Toshiba Research Europe Ltd.
Telecommunications Research Laboratory. The aim of the PhD project is to
investigate the theoretical and methodological aspects of distributed
estimation and detection in decentralized wireless systems with limited
communication and computation resources, and to develop the corresponding
efficient and reliable algorithms.
The studentship benefits from excellent financial support (consisting of:
maintenance of £15k, £15.5k and £16k in the first, second and third years,
tuition and bench fees for the travel fund, IT equipment etc.) provided by
our industrial partner Toshiba.
The ideal candidate will have a first or upper second class degree (or
equivalent) in mathematics, statistics, operations research or electrical
engineering. Given the fundamental character of the research, candidates
from any background will require strong mathematical skills. In particular,
knowledge of statistics, probability and optimization would be a major
advantage, while knowledge of statistical signal processing, communications
and control theory would be a bonus. The position is open to applicants
from all nations (i.e., no restrictions on citizenship and/or residence).
The application closing date is 30th June, 2008.
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