Postdoctoral Researcher Position - Data Analytics for WSN/CPS (WISENET Lab)

We are offering 1 Postdoctoral researcher position in the areas of
Distributed Intelligence and Data Analytics for Wireless Sensor Networks
and Cyber-Physical Systems, advancing both theoretical aspects and
algorithm designs, and considering also applications in large-scale industrial
distributed monitoring and control. The position will be part of the WISENET
Lab ( http://wisenet.uia.no ) and is for a period of 2 years, with possible contract
extension, subject to performance evaluation.
We would appreciate it very much if you could forward these openings to any
potential candidates that you think could be interested.
Full description of the offer:
https://www.jobbnorge.no/en/available-jobs/job/126...
Deadline: August 19, 2016
The Postdoctoral researcher position will be devoted to the following topics:
a) Distributed algorithms for in-network intelligence and control.
b) Learning of space-time dependencies from multiple sensor data in complex processes.
c) Graph signal processing for data analytics, causal inference and machine learning.
d) Optimization algorithms and implementation platforms for critical tasks in data analytics.
To be regarded as an eligible applicant, the candidate must have:
A PhD in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science (or similar). A PhD in Mathematics is also welcome as long as the area of research of the candidate intersects sufficiently with the relevant research areas for this position. To be considered for the position, applicants must have either finished already their PhD during the last five years or have a date of PhD defense that will take place during 2016. In any case, the PhD Thesis should be in a field that is relevant for this position.
Strong knowledge and experience in most of the following areas:
Design and implementation of distributed algorithms for distributed intelligence in Wireless Sensor Networks or Cyber-Physical Systems.
Modeling of low-rank structured sensor data and space-time processes.
Data analytics techniques based on advanced optimization and signal processing.
Semantic sensor knowledge management tools and processing of data streams.
Statistical signal processing
Graph signal processing.
Programming in Matlab, C/C++, Java and Python.
Experience in Testbed implementation is also welcome.
The publication of scientific papers in high impact journals and first class international
conferences related to the aforementioned topics will be considered,
as well as previous participation in national and International/European projects.
We are looking for outstanding candidates that have:
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Scientific ambition.
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High motivation and strong interest in cutting-edge research.
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Good analytical and problem solving skills.
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Capacity for goal-oriented work and ability to concentrate.
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Good communication and team-working skills, inventiveness and a proactive attitude.
Interested applicants may apply directly online through the official university web site
(deadline: August 19, 2016):
https://www.jobbnorge.no/en/available-jobs/job/125...
(for any question related to this, please contact baltasar.beferull-AT-uia.no)
About UiA: University of Agder (UiA) is a young recently created Norwegian university
in the southeast part of Norway (excellent average temperature and good weather),
with approximately 15000 students. The Department of ICT has several active research
groups including 10 Professors, 25 Associate Professors, about 15 Research Fellows
on the PhD Programme in ICT. The Department of ICT pursues a variety of research interests,
focusing especially on several areas, namely, Wireless Communications and Embedded Systems,
Data Analytics, Crisis management, e-Learning and e-Health. The department has successfully
led a number of large research projects funded by the Research Council of Norway,
the EU research programmes FP7 and H2020, as well as national and international
industries. Salary and social security conditions in Norway are also very satisfactory.