2010-07-11

[Tccc] Research Scientist Position (Cooperative Wireless Networking)

Research Scientist Position (Cooperative Wireless Networking)

The QU Wireless Innovations Center (QUWIC), Doha, Qatar, invites
applications for a full-time Research Scientist (Postdoc Fellow) in the
field of cooperative wireless networking. The successful candidate will
be working on a new 3 year joint research project between QUWIC,
American University of Beirut (AUB), and Lebanese American University
(LAU). The expected start date is Sept/Oct 2010.

Job Qualifications:
Applicants should hold a Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering or Computer
Science by the time of appointment. Key job requirements include:
--- Strong English communication skills (written and verbal)
--- Ability to work independently
--- A strong background and research record in at least one of the
following areas:
-- Optimization for Communications and Networking
-- Cooperative Communications
-- Energy Aware Protocol Design for Wireless Networks
-- Multimedia Streaming over Wireless Networks
-- Wireless Network Experimental Testbed Implementation (Bluetooth,
WLAN, HSPA, etc.)
--- Prior industry experience is an asset

Employment Details:
The position is available from September/October 2010. Interested
candidates are requested to send a detailed CV (including the names of
at least three referees), graduate studies transcript of records,
research statement, and a cover letter to zaher.dawy@aub.edu.lb and
adnan@quwic.com. Review of applications will begin immediately and will
continue until the position is filled.

Employment Benefits:
--- Competitive tax‐free salary in Qatar
--- Furnished accommodation in accordance with QUWIC HR policies
--- Annual round trip air tickets for research scientist and dependents
in accordance with QUWIC HR policies
--- Educational allowance for candidate's school‐aged children in
accordance with QUWIC HR policies
--- Annual leave in accordance with QUWIC HR policies
--- End‐of‐contract gratuity in accordance with QUWIC HR policies
--- Full support for presenting research papers at conferences

About QUWIC:
QUWIC (www.quwic.com) is a new R&D Centre established by Qatar
University in collaboration with the Qatar Science & Technology Park
(QSTP). It is a platform for carrying out customer-minded applied
research, championing technology development programs, providing
consulting services, and conducting educational and training activities
in the area of wireless/telecomm systems, applications and services.
Through its diverse programs and its focus on technology and product
innovations, QUWIC will contribute to making Qatar a regional hub for
wireless and telecomm research & development.

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Prof. Zaher Dawy
Electrical and Computer Engineering
American University of Beirut
http://www.aub.edu.lb/~zd03
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