Doctoral student in Electrical Engineering with a focus on sea radio systems - Hiring in process/Finished, not possible to apply

Project description
There is an increasing interest in connecting different equipment and vehicles at sea to modern IT infrastructures. When this is done by wireless systems, it raises new questions on wave propagation, antenna systems and radio system design. The project aims at investigating these areas both in theory and in practice. This will be accomplished by developing theoretical models and simulation environments, as well as developing equipment for practical measurements, and using this to validate the models in practice.

Work duties
The work on the research project will include theoretical studies, simulations, hardware development including programming, and performing measurement campaigns on land and at sea.

The main duties of doctoral students are to devote themselves to their research studies which includes participating in research projects and third cycle courses. The work duties will also include teaching and other departmental duties (no more than 20%).

Admission requirements
A person meets the general admission requirements for third-cycle courses and study programmes if the applicant:

• has been awarded a second-cycle qualification, or
• has satisfied the requirements for courses comprising at least 240 credits of which at least 60 credits were awarded in the second cycle, or
• has acquired substantially equivalent knowledge in some other way in Sweden or abroad.

A person meets the specific admission requirements for third cycle studies in electrical engineering if the applicant has:

• at least 60 second-cycle credits in subjects of relevance to electrical engineering, or
• a MSc in Engineering in biomedical engineering, computer science, electrical engineering, engineering mathematics, nanoengineering, engineering physics or information and communication engineering.

Additional requirements:

• Very good oral and written proficiency in English.
• Experience of hardware and software development.
• Knowledge of radio systems and wave propagation.

Assessment criteria
Selection for third-cycle studies is based on the student’s potential to profit from such studies. The assessment of potential is made primarily on the basis of academic results from the first and second cycle. Special attention is paid to the following:

1. Knowledge and skills relevant to the thesis project and the subject of study.
2. An assessment of ability to work independently and to formulate and tackle research problems.
3. Written and oral communication skills
4. Other experience relevant to the third-cycle studies, e.g. professional experience.

Other assessment criteria:

• Knowledge and coursework within embedded systems
• Knowledge and experience from experimental research, such as earlier device development relevant for research, and measurement planning.
• Quality and topic of MSc thesis as well as other research achievements will also be considered.

Consideration will also be given to good collaborative skills, drive and independence, and how the applicant, through his or her experience and skills, is deemed to have the abilities necessary for successfully completing the third cycle programme.

Terms of employment
Only those admitted to third cycle studies may be appointed to a doctoral studentship. Third cycle studies at LTH consist of full-time studies for 4 years. A doctoral studentship is a fixed-term employment of a maximum of 5 years (including 20% departmental duties). Doctoral studentships are regulated in the Higher Education Ordinance (1993:100), chapter 5, 1-7 §.

Instructions on how to apply
Applications shall be written in English and include a cover letter stating the reasons why you are interested in the position and in what way the research project corresponds to your interests and educational background. The application must also contain a CV,  degree certificate or equivalent, grade transcripts, a copy of MSc thesis or equivalent (or a summary in case the work is not compeleted), documents that show research achievements if you have any and other documents you wish to be considered (contact information for your references, letters of recommendation, etc.).