Post-Doctoral Research Fellow

We are seeking a postdoctoral research fellow to join the Signal Processing Microelectronics group at the University of Newcastle, Australia working on the ARC-funded Discovery Project "Iterative Coding for Next-Generation Networks". This project has the primary aim of developing novel error correction methods for next generation digital networks.

Areas of interest include (but are not limited to): the design of new iterative error correction codes for packet-erasure channels; development of models for packet loss profiles of time-critical and multicast communications in order to evaluate error correction capacity of these channels and target code design to each particular application; improving the capacity of digital networks by combining network coding and iterative error correction; and development of an experimental testbed for validation of project outcomes.

The position is available for two years at an academic Level B salary ranging from A$67,689 to A$80,382. The project is headed by Dr Sarah Johnson and Dr Chris Kellett, who can be contacted for more information at {sarah.johnson, chris.kellett}@newcastle.edu.au.

Applications can be made to Chris Kellet and should include a CV, statement of research interests, and a statement addressing the following selection criteria:

• A PhD in electrical engineering, mathematics, or a closely related field
• A publication record in either network coding or error-correction coding
• Excellent programming skills; including C and Matlab
• Well-developed organisational and project management skills
• Strong written and oral communication skills
• Good interpersonal skills