PhD Positions in Electrical & Computer Engineering, Eindhoven University of Technology, Netherlands (2016)

Eindhoven University of Technology (TU/e, www.tue.nl), founded in 1956, is a world-leading research university specializing in engineering science & technology. The Department of Electrical Engineering is responsible for research and education in Electrical Engineering. The TU/e is the world's best-performing research university in terms of research cooperation with industry (#1 since 2009).

A variety of self-sustaining systems based on intelligent sensor nodes is emerging in different application domains. Smart sensor devices connect to each other and are accessible from anywhere, forming an Internet-of-Things (IoT). The design of robust and energy efficient intelligent sensors is critical for IoT applications. QoS-AB will provide ultra-low-power wireless communication solutions that are configurable for different IoT application domains with different Quality-of-Service (QoS) requirements. Ultra-low-power baseband processors for the IEEE 802.15.4 and WiFi standards will be developed with adequate computing paradigms.
In this project, the Electronic Systems group of Eindhoven University of Technology collaborates with NXP for the chip development. We have one opening for a PhD position and one opening for a PDEng position.
The PhD student is expected to research the architecture and the digital circuit techniques for baseband processing by using the concept of adequate computing.
The PDEng student will participate in both the front-end and back-end design of the chip and system development.

The two students are expected to work closely together to develop the baseband processors for demonstration. Both students will be supervised by Prof.dr. Twan Basten, Prof.dr. José Pineda de Gyvez, Dr. Hailong Jiao, and Dr. Majid Nabi Najafabadi.

Requirements
We look for excellent candidates who meet the following requirements:
A master degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a similar relevant programme.
Knowledge of VLSI circuit design and familiarity with state-of-the-art EDA tools for digital circuit design (such as Cadence Virtuoso, RTL Compiler, and SoC Encounter, or equivalent).
For the PhD candidate, knowledge of digital communication, especially experience with IEEE 802.15.4 and/or WiFi. For the PDEng candidate, experience with digital communication is considered as a plus.
Preferably familiarity with Matlab and script languages (such as Perl or Python).
Preferably good programming skills in C.
Good communication skills. Excellent proficiency in written and spoken English.
Highly motivated, team player.

You should be eager to push the state-of-the-art, and to demonstrate your research with working prototypes and publications in top conferences and journals.

What we offer for the PhD position
We offer a challenging job at a respected university through a fixed-term appointment for 4 years. The research during this period is intended to lead to a PhD degree. We offer a salary starting at Euro 2174 per month (gross) in the first year, increasing up to Euro 2779 per month (gross) in the last year. Moreover, an 8% bonus share (holiday supplement) is provided annually. Assistance for finding accommodation can be given. The university offers an attractive package of fringe benefits such as excellent technical infrastructure, child care, savings schemes, and excellent sports facilities.

TU/e also offers you the opportunity for personal development by developing your social and communication skills. We do this by offering every PhD student a series of courses that are part of the Proof program as an excellent addition to your scientific education.

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