Postdoctoral Positions in Wireless Communications / Media Security

The Signal Processing in Communications Group (GPSC, www.gts.tsc.uvigo.es/gpsc), affiliated with the Department of Signal Theory and Communications at University of Vigo, Spain, invites applications for postdoctoral positions in the fields of wireless communications and multimedia security. The selected candidates will join GPSC to investigate fundamentals and algorithm design/evaluation for communication, sensor networks and information forensics.

DESIRABLE BACKGROUND
A Ph.D. degree in Electrical Engineering is required.
Applications from candidates with three or more years of postdoctoral experience will be given preference.
Knowledge and experience in sensor networks, cognitive radio, watermarking & data hiding algorithms, multimedia forensics and/or compressed sensing
Good verbal and written skills in English are required
Strong publications in international conferences and journals in the area of communications
Postdoctoral experience in a recognized group with expertise in the field is a plus
Experience in the organization, management and training of technical staff/students is a plus

CONTRACT CONDITIONS
The initial appointment will be for one year, with annual renewal dependent on performance. Expected start date is April 2011. Successful applicants will be offered a yearly gross salary in the range of 33,000 –40,000 €.

APPLICATIONS
Interested candidates may apply to Prof. Roberto López-Valcarce(valcarce@gts.uvigo.es). Applications should include electronic copies of the following:

oA detailed CV. (*Please include your e-mail address and a recent picture.)
oA cover letter addressing the specified job qualifications.
oA letter of recommendation by a senior Professor/Researcher.
oA copy of the publication deemed as best representative of the candidate’s creative research.

Priority consideration will be given to applications received by late March, 2011.Applications will be accepted until position is filled.