PhD in signal processing for communications, preferably with experience in any of these fields: multi-carrier systems, cooperative communications and/or signal processing for satellite communications. Other fields of signal processing for communications are also welcome, but good publication record in IEEE journals and int’l conferences is a must.

Test & measurement instrumentation for RF/microwave devices, wedge bonding and/or operation of probe stations (preferably Süss Microtec), hands-on experience in the manipulation of measurement components (e.g. cables, connectors, attenuators, couplers, baluns, loads, etc) and calibration methodologies (e.g. for oscilloscopes, network analyzers, digital multimeters and spectrum analysers). Previous experience on the interconnection and programming of measurement equipment (GPIB, Visual Basic or Visual C++) is highly appreciated.

Design of active components for RF/microwave chains (e.g. mixers, oscillators and amplifiers); interest in MMIC/RFIC technologies and appropriate CAD tools. Preferably with some knowledge in areas such as semiconductor processing capabilities, design and layout rules and tools, library designs, simulation tools, device and circuit element models, design and processing flow and test methodology.

Programming of communication systems with MATLAB. General knowledge of signal processing for communications is appreciated.

Mentor Graphics software package or equivalent, FPGA programming in VHDL language (knowledge of Xilinx’s ISE environment is highly appreciated), familiarity with DSP architectures in particular TI’s. Preference will be given to candidates with
experience in RF implementation/interconnection of lab equipment with FPGA/DSP boards or PCs.

Design and development of a system-level simulation platform for wireless communication systems. Knowledge in object-oriented programming (C++), SystemC, basic knowledge in wireless network communication protocols and layer 1-2 functionalities (radio resource management, multiple access schemes, etc.)