Postdoctoral Fellow, Telecommunications

PRIMARY DETAIL

• Collaboration with leading researchers
• Build your academic networks
• Competitive salary and benefits

THE ROLE

The School of Engineering at Macquarie University invites applications for a Postdoctoral Research Fellow to support a SmartSat Cooperative Research Centre project on the application of cognitive radio network concepts to hybrid satellite/terrestrial communications. The successful candidate will support the research of Honorary Associate Professor Sam Reisenfeld and Dr Ediz Cetin and will collaborate with members of the research project at Macquarie University and other research institutions.

Candidates with background in the following areas are invited to apply:

• Cognitive radio networks

• Radio spectrum monitoring and radio environment maps

• Digital signal processing

• Software defined radio

• Digital communications

• Communication networks

• Satellite communication networks

• Wireless communications and radio propagation

• Artificial intelligence

• Simulation of digital communication systems

• Applications based on universal software radio peripheral (USRP) devices

• Electronically steered directional antenna arrays

As a Postdoctoral Research Fellow, you will contribute to and undertake research and development in the application of cognitive radio concepts to multiple satellite, terrestrial, and hybrid satellite/terrestrial networks sharing a band in the radio spectrum. You will need to have a PhD in Communications or Electronic Engineering with relevant experience and will be expected to conduct research in radio environment maps and communication systems which are resilient to radio frequency interference and spoofing. You will demonstrate a strong track record in research and make a significant contribution to the research and/or scholarship and administrative activities of the School, Faculty and University.

About Us

Macquarie is a university engaged with the real and often complex problems and opportunities that define our lives. Since our foundation 55 years ago, we have aspired to be a different type of university. Over the years, we’ve grown to become the centre of a vibrant local and global community.

The School of Engineering sits within the Faculty of Science and Engineering and is a diverse community of academics blazing new trails in the spirit of discovery, exploration, and impact. We are talented and knowledgeable engineers and form teams of innovators and creators with a passion for teaching and a strong desire to make an impact in research. The School of Engineering currently has approximately 40 academics, 70 research students, and an ever-growing cohort of undergraduate and postgraduate coursework students.

To Apply:

To be considered for this position, please apply online by submitting your CV (and any additional supporting documentation) and a separate cover letter (maximum 3 pages) demonstrating how you meet the selection criteria below (a short paragraph per criteria). Please use specific examples of how you meet them.

Essential Criteria

• A PhD in Communications or Electronic Engineering or a closely related discipline

• Demonstrated commitment and success in delivering high-quality and innovative research

• Experience in digital communications, electronic systems, and software

• Strong written and oral communication skills

• Proven ability to interact effectively with students, staff, industry, and the community

• Ability to assist supervising postgraduate students

Salary Package: Level A Step 6 (PhD)from $97,621 – $104,622 p.a., plus 17% employer’s superannuation and annual leave loading.

Appointment Type: Full-time, fixed term for 3 years.

Enquiries: Associate Professor Sam Reisenfeld [email protected] and/or Dr Ediz Cetin [email protected] , School of Engineering, Macquarie University.

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Applications Close:

19/02/2023 11:59 PM

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