Postdoc in information theory

Departments, Department of Electrical Engineering; Eindhoven; On-site; EUR 55,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

ABP pension

Generous leave: 29–41 days/year

On-campus day care

Mental health support (OpenUp 24/7)

Commuting and internet cost allowance

Job summary

Departments, Department of Electrical Engineering at TU/e seeks a postdoctoral researcher to advance information theory and its applications in sensing systems. The role is within the ICT Lab and involves a two-year, full-time appointment with strong collaboration with Dr.

Hamdi Joudeh. The successful candidate will develop an independent research line, contribute to dissemination through high-quality publications, and engage with an international research community.

Qualifications

• PhD required in Electrical Engineering or closely related fields.
• Research experience in information theory (Shannon theory or network information theory). Knowledge of statistical signal processing and/or radar processing is a plus.
• Strong track record of high-quality research publications in peer-reviewed journals and international conferences (e.g., IEEE Trans. Information Theory, ISIT, ITW).
• Proficiency in English (written and verbal).

Responsibilities

• Develop an independent line of research in information theory, sensing, and related areas, in collaboration with the PI.
• Work on information theoretic foundations of sensing systems with emphasis on robustness and security.
• Contribute to the group's activities and publish in top journals and conferences.
• Collaborate closely with Dr. Hamdi Joudeh and the ICT Lab team.

Skills

English proficiency

Education

PhD in Electrical Engineering or closely related field

Job description

Departments, Department of Electrical Engineering

Introduction

We are recruiting a postdoctoral researcher to work on information theory and applications with Dr. Hamdi Joudeh. This is a full-time position for two 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 position offers considerable scope for exploring problems in information theory, sensing and related areas. The specific topic of research will be determined in consultation with the PI (Dr. Hamdi Joudeh), taking into account the interests and expertise of the successful candidate. The successful candidate is expected to develop an independent line of research, while working closely with the PI and participating in the activities of the PI’s research group.

Job Requirements

• PhD degree in Electrical Engineering or closely related fields.
• Research experience in information theory (Shannon theory or network information theory). Knowledge of statistical signal processing and/or radar processing is a plus.
• Strong track record of high-quality research publications in peer reviewed journals and international conferences (e.g., IEEE Trans. Information Theory, ISIT and ITW).
• Proficiency in English (written and verbal).

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 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 on general skills, didactics and topics related to research and valorization.
• 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.
• Partially paid parental leave and an allowance for commuting, working from home and internet costs.
• A TU/e Postdoc Association that helps you to build a stronger and broader academic and personal network, and offers tailored support, training and workshops.

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, and in close collaboration with Dr. Hamdi Joudeh.

Information

Do you recognize yourself in this profile and would you like to know more? Please contact the hiring manager dr. Hamdi Joudeh, Associate Professor, at [e-mail] .

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