Marie Curie PhD Positions at Barcelona in Spain, 2015

Applications are invited for three years fully funded PhD positions from Spanish applicants. All recruited ESRs will receive personalized training and will conduct theoretical and applied research on fundamental challenges to the development of 5G networks. Two PhD positions are available at Polytechnic University of Catalonia (UPC) and one position is available in Iquadrat Informatica S.L. The closing date for applications is 15 May 2015.

Study Subject(s): All recruited ESRs will receive personalized training and will conduct theoretical and applied research on fundamental challenges to the development of 5G networks.
Course Level: Positions are open for pursuing PhD programme of the Signal Theory and Communications (TSC) department at UPC.
Scholarship Provider: European Commission
Scholarship can be taken at: Spain

Eligibility:
-The recruited researchers should be, at the time of selection, in the first four years of their research careers (measured from the date when they obtained the degree which would entitle them to embark on a doctorate).
-The applicants should not be in possession of a doctoral degree, but they should have the qualifications to embark on a PhD program.
-The applicants (regardless of their nationalities) must not have resided or carried out their main activities (work, studies, etc.) in Spain for more than 12 months in the last 3 years.

Scholarship Open for International Students: Spanish applicants can apply for these PhD positions.

Scholarship Description: Three Early Stage Researcher (ESR)/Ph.D positions are offered in the context of the H2020 Innovative Training Network project 5G-Wireless, focused on Innovative Architectures, Wireless Technologies and Tools for High Capacity and Sustainable 5G Ultra-Dense Cellular Networks. They are looking for highly motivated, enthusiastic junior scientists, with an MSc in electrical engineering or related fields, aiming at significantly improving their career perspectives in both public and private sectors. A background in mobile networks, wireless communications theory, signal processing, information theory, and stochastic geometry would be positively considered. Excellent research skills and analytical abilities are required, fluency in English (spoken and written), proactive communication skills and problem solving as part of a team, strong record keeping, great work ethic and initiatives are essential characteristics.

Number of award(s): There are three early stage researcher (ESR)/PhD positions.

Duration of award(s): These positions are fully funded for 3 years by the European Commission under the H2020 Marie Curie Innovative Training Network Programme.

What does it cover? Marie Curie ITNs provide competitive financial support to the ESR including:
-a competitive monthly living and mobility allowance,
-coverage of the expenses related to the participation of the ESR in research and training activities (contribution
-to research-related costs, meetings, conference attendance, training actions, etc.)
-The recruited ESRs will have a regular contract with the same rights and obligations as any other staff member of UPCBarcelonaTECH or Iquadrat, respectively. The ESRs should start within 2 months of the acceptance of the fellowship.

Selection Criteria: All applications will be evaluated by a committee with equality and based strictly on the candidates’ skills, whereas issues as gender, ethnicity, disability, etc. will be irrelevant to the selection.

Notification: Not Known

How to Apply: All applications should be sent by email. To apply, please provide:
-a cover letter detailing your suitability for the position in question;
-a detailed CV;
-the name and address of two referees to support your application

Scholarship Application Deadline: The closing date for applications is 15 May 2015.

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