PhD Student in Optical Fiber Communication
Application deadline; February 29, 2008. Reference number 2008/36
The Photonics Laboratory in the Department of Microtechnology and Nanoscience at Chalmers University of Technology has a PhD student position available for research on fiber optic communication.
Our research deals with the next generation high-speed optical networks. Currently, we are experiencing a very interesting trend of using advanced electronics (for example digital signal processing) in optical system with the purpose of improving the capacity, lowering the cost, etc. Such a co-optimization of optics and electronics promises completely new ways to implement optical networks and is expected to form a significant breakthrough for next generation telecom networking from metro-scale to global-scale. For example, currently very simple binary modulation formats are being used in optical communication links, limited by the inadequate capability of electronics. However, now that advanced electronics operating with large enough bandwidth is emerging, we can adopt much of what has been developed for wireless technology for many years. This is why we are collaborating with the Department of Signals and Systems at Chalmers on such aspects.
With this particular position, we wish to strengthen our research on co-optimization of optics and electronics with the aim to generate key knowledge useful to build next generation optical networks. Specific examples of activities include the analysis of advanced optical modulation formats having in common that they use at least two bits of information per symbol transmitted. In this context, there will clearly be a need to develop advanced transmitters, receivers as well as new measurement tools in addition to understanding the transmission impairments.
This project will involve a mix of experimental work in our extremely well equipped optical fiber communication laboratory and numerical simulation along with theoretical work. Since the project is fairly industry oriented, there is likely to be some industry collaboration (for example already ongoing with Ericsson) in addition to our international collaboration in EU projects and elsewhere.
We seek a PhD student with a Masters degree in Electrical Engineering or Applied Physics (or an equivalent degree), preferably with good knowledge in digital communication, electromagnetics, and optoelectronics. Experience in the areas of simulations, high frequency electronics, and general experimental measurement techniques are merits. You should be a good team player and have an ability to take initiative.
For further information, please contact:
Professor Peter Andrekson, +46-31-772 1606, peter.andrekson@mc2.chalmers.se
Your application should include: application letter, CV, exam with grades, and contact details of two appropriate reference persons.
Send your expression of interest quoting reference number 2008/36, by 2008-02-29 to:
Registrar
Chalmers University of Technology
SE-412 96 Göteborg, Sweden
Phone: +46 31 772 10 00
Fax registrar: +46 31 772 49 22
e-mail: registrator@chalmers.se
Union representatives:
SACO: Jan Lindér, SEKO: Ralf Berndtsson, ST: Marie Wenander.
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The Photonics Laboratory in the Department of Microtechnology and Nanoscience at Chalmers University of Technology has a PhD student position available for research on fiber optic communication.
Our research deals with the next generation high-speed optical networks. Currently, we are experiencing a very interesting trend of using advanced electronics (for example digital signal processing) in optical system with the purpose of improving the capacity, lowering the cost, etc. Such a co-optimization of optics and electronics promises completely new ways to implement optical networks and is expected to form a significant breakthrough for next generation telecom networking from metro-scale to global-scale. For example, currently very simple binary modulation formats are being used in optical communication links, limited by the inadequate capability of electronics. However, now that advanced electronics operating with large enough bandwidth is emerging, we can adopt much of what has been developed for wireless technology for many years. This is why we are collaborating with the Department of Signals and Systems at Chalmers on such aspects.
With this particular position, we wish to strengthen our research on co-optimization of optics and electronics with the aim to generate key knowledge useful to build next generation optical networks. Specific examples of activities include the analysis of advanced optical modulation formats having in common that they use at least two bits of information per symbol transmitted. In this context, there will clearly be a need to develop advanced transmitters, receivers as well as new measurement tools in addition to understanding the transmission impairments.
This project will involve a mix of experimental work in our extremely well equipped optical fiber communication laboratory and numerical simulation along with theoretical work. Since the project is fairly industry oriented, there is likely to be some industry collaboration (for example already ongoing with Ericsson) in addition to our international collaboration in EU projects and elsewhere.
We seek a PhD student with a Masters degree in Electrical Engineering or Applied Physics (or an equivalent degree), preferably with good knowledge in digital communication, electromagnetics, and optoelectronics. Experience in the areas of simulations, high frequency electronics, and general experimental measurement techniques are merits. You should be a good team player and have an ability to take initiative.
For further information, please contact:
Professor Peter Andrekson, +46-31-772 1606, peter.andrekson@mc2.chalmers.se
Your application should include: application letter, CV, exam with grades, and contact details of two appropriate reference persons.
Send your expression of interest quoting reference number 2008/36, by 2008-02-29 to:
Registrar
Chalmers University of Technology
SE-412 96 Göteborg, Sweden
Phone: +46 31 772 10 00
Fax registrar: +46 31 772 49 22
e-mail: registrator@chalmers.se
Union representatives:
SACO: Jan Lindér, SEKO: Ralf Berndtsson, ST: Marie Wenander.
http://chalmersnyheter.chalmers.se/chalmers03/english/
eng_vacanciesarticle.jsp?article=10882