PhD in information theory

Departments, Department of Electrical Engineering; Eindhoven; On-site; EUR 36,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension scheme (ABP)

Paid pregnancy and maternity leave

Partially paid parental leave

8% holiday allowance

8.3% year-end bonus

Annual leave up to 41 days

On-campus child care

OpenUp mental health support

Commuting, home office and interneta​

Job summary

Departments, Department of Electrical Engineering at TU/e invites applications for a four-year PhD researcher position in the ICT Lab. The project focuses on information theory with robust sensing and security considerations, under Dr. Hamdi Joudeh.

You will contribute to theory and potential applications while participating in group teaching activities. The role demands MSc in EE, strong math, and English proficiency; it is a full-time position with teaching tasks and a competitive Dutch

Qualifications

• MSc degree in Electrical Engineering or closely related fields.

Responsibilities

• Engage in information theory research and related areas, and participate in teaching activities of the PI’s group.

Skills

Information theory research

Strong mathematical background

Information theory coursework/experie​

Statistical signal processing

Radar processing knowledge (a plus)

English proficiency (C1)

Education

MSc in Electrical Engineering or closely related field

Job description

Departments, Department of Electrical Engineering

Introduction

We are recruiting a PhD researcher to work on information theory and applications with Dr. Hamdi Joudeh. This is a full-time position for four years in the Information and Communication Theory (ICT) Lab within the Electrical Engineering (EE) Department at TU/e.

Job Description

The successful candidate will work on a project funded by the Dutch Research Council (NWO) through a Vidi grant. The project is concerned with the information theoretic foundations of sensing systems, with an emphasis on robustness and security. The goal is to establish fundamental performance limits and trade-offs; and provide guiding principles for the design of future systems.

The successful candidate will have the opportunity to explore topics in information theory, sensing and related areas. The specific topic of research will be determined in consultation with the PI (Dr. Hamdi Joudeh), with whom the successful candidate will work closely. The successful candidate is expected to participate in research and teaching activities of the PI’s research group.

Job Requirements

• MSc degree in Electrical Engineering or closely related fields.
• Strong interest in research on information theory (Shannon theory or network information theory).
• Strong mathematical background, particularly in probability and statistics.
• Coursework or research experience in information theory is required. Knowledge of statistical signal processing and/or radar processing is a plus.
• Proficiency in English (C1 level).

Conditions of Employment

A meaningful job in a dynamic and ambitious university, in an interdisciplinary setting and within an international network. You will work on a beautiful, green campus within walking distance of the central train station.

In addition, we offer you:

• Full-time employment for four years, with an intermediate assessment after nine months. You will spend a minimum of 10% of your four-year employment on teaching tasks, with a maximum of 15% per year of your employment.
• Salary and benefits (such as a pension scheme, paid pregnancy and maternity leave, partially paid parental leave) in accordance with the Collective Labour Agreement for Dutch Universities , scale P (min. € 3,204 - max. € 4,051 gross base salary per month (full-time)).
• In addition to your base salary, you will receive an 8% holiday allowance and an 8.3% year-end bonus, both calculated based on your annual gross base salary.
• Generous leave options: a standard 29 days (based on a 38 hour working week) per year that you can increase to 41 days by working two hours more per week (flexible working hours). This is prorated if you work part-time.
• As a TU/e employee, you participate in the ABP pension scheme, providing retirement pension and pension benefits for surviving dependents and occupational disability. TU/e pays 70% of the pension premium, while employees contribute the remaining 30%.
• High-quality training programs and other support to grow into a self-aware, autonomous scientific researcher. At TU/e we challenge you to take charge of your own learning process.
• An excellent technical infrastructure, and on-campus children's day care.
• We support your wellbeing with free 24/7 access to OpenUp, providing you and your family with mental health support, expert guidance, and online training.
• An allowance for commuting, working from home and internet costs.

We are a leading international university where scientific curiosity meets a hands-on mindset. We work in an open and collaborative way with high-tech industries to tackle complex societal challenges. Our responsible and respectful approach ensures impact — today and in the future. TU/e is home to over 13,000 students and more than 7,000 staff, forming a diverse and vibrant academic community. Discover what Light Up means to TU/e in our short company video .

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Research related to this position will be carried out in the ICT Lab within the EE Department, under the supervision of Dr. Hamdi Joudeh.