Postdoctoral Researcher in Information Theory

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Postdoctoral Researcher in Information Theory

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Offer DescriptionMission:Develop original research work on Shannon’s theory, within the framework of the European Research Council Advanced Grant “SCLIT”.Functions to be developed:

• Derive a general formula for channel capacity that includes arbitrary scaling, error probability analysis with random coding, and applications to specific channels such as the block-fading channel.
• Derive concentration results for error probability decay with random coding and the derivation of concentration-based universal decoders.
• Develop fundamental limits on prior scaling and concentration with suboptimal mismatch decoding, the derivation of upper bounds on mismatch capacity, and the derivation of efficient code constructions and algorithms that approach the fundamental limits.
• Prepare and organize international collaborations, organize seminars, welcome guests and research speakers, organize workshops and research visits.

Where to apply WebsiteRequirementsResearch Field Engineering » Electrical engineering Education Level PhD or equivalentResearch Field Engineering » Communication engineering Education Level PhD or equivalentResearch Field Computer science Education Level PhD or equivalentResearch Field Mathematics Education Level PhD or equivalentSkills/QualificationsTechnical Competences:

• Demonstration methods and techniques in information theory.
• Asymptotic methods in probability and statistics.
• Optimization.

Specific RequirementsEducational Requirements:

• Information theory.
• Communication theory and/or channel coding.
• Probability and Statistics.

Professional Experience:

• Have researched in information theory, statistics, communication theory and/or channel coding.
• Have publications of articles in international journals and conferences.
• In the organization of workshops or conferences.
• Experience in functions similar to those described will be valued, specifically in the development of research activities, both in the university and industrial environment.

Languages CATALAN Level BasicLanguages ENGLISH Level GoodLanguages SPANISH Level GoodResearch Field Engineering » Electrical engineeringEngineering » Communication engineeringComputer scienceMathematics Years of Research Experience 1 – 4Additional InformationBenefits€35,693.28 gross/annual (per full-time position)Eligibility criteriaAll the candidates who cannot prove the required academic degree will be immediately withdrawn from the selection process.The CVs will be assessed according the following general criteria:

• The maximum score for the candidates who accomplish all the eligibility criteria stated in the job offer will be 10 points.
• Threshold: 5 points.
• The maximum score (10 points) will be distributed as follows:
• 1 point for required speciality.
• 2 points for required academic training.
• 2 points for technic competences.
• 1 point for organisational competences.
• 3 points for professional experience.
• 1 point for any aspect of the candidate’s professional profile to be determined as specially relevant by the Selection committee.

If the selection committee decide to include a personal interview as additional step of the selection process, only the candidates scored 5 or above for their CV will be retained for the interview step.The interview will be assessed according the following criteria:

• Maximum scoring: 5 points.
• Threshold: 3 points.
• The maximum score will be distributed according the following criteria:
• 2 points for adequacy to functional competences of the job.
• 2 points for adequacy of professional experience.
• 1 point for any aspect of the candidate’s professional profile to be determined as especially relevant by the Selection committee.

The eligible candidates will be ranked from highest to lowest score, being this the selection criteria.Selection processThe planned selection process is as follows:

• Those interested must access the website where the university publishes all the offers:

select the offer that is of interest to you, click on: , fill in the form and add the additional documentation indicated. * The members of the selection committee will decide for each case what the selection process will be, if an assessment is made only for the curriculum vitae or any other procedure is planned: interview, tests, etc …

• Each phase of the selection process will be reported on the website where the offer is published. If applicable, indicate your request.
• Finally, the name of the person selected will be published on the same website where the offer is published.

Additional comments

• Travel expenses and temporary accommodation essential to join the job may be financed.
• Expenses for obtaining the credential for the foreign Doctorate degree in Spain may be financed.

Work Location(s)Number of offers available 1 Company/Institute Department of Signal Theory and Communications (TSC) Country Spain State/Province Barcelona City Barcelona Postal Code 08034 Street Jordi Girona, 1-3 GeofieldContact State/ProvinceBarcelona CityBarcelona WebsiteStreetC. Jordi Girona, 31 Postal Code08034 E-Mailpersonalinvestigador.sp@upc.eduSTATUS: EXPIREDShare this page

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Sat, 02 Aug 2025 01:06:46 GMT

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