Overview
A body area network (BAN) consists of a set of mobile and compact intercommunicating sensors, which are wearable, implanted, or even ingested into the human body, and monitor body parameters and movements. These devices, communicating through wireless technologies, transmit data from the body to a home base station, where the data is processed. Since low-power transmission is required for body-worn wireless devices, the human body can be used as a transmission medium between wireless wearable devices, to form a wireless network. BANs have many applications in home and health care, sports, ambient systems, pervasive computing, and many more areas.
Major challenges of the physical layer of BANs are the low power consumption of the nodes, the efficient support of a large number of nodes (up to 100) with different data rates (between kbps and several Mbps), the robustness – quality of service, the difficult propagation channel around the human body, interference mitigation and coexistence of the network.
This PhD project will focus on the physical layer of BANs, with the following research topics:
·Energy-efficient communication protocols for BANs (and sensor networks);
· Radio channel modeling and propagation characteristics of the human body;
·Interference mitigation strategies for BANs.
The University of Twente
The University of Twente (UT) is an entrepreneurial research university, located in Enschede, the Netherlands. Most of the faculty's research, including the present project, is part of the multidisciplinary research institute Centre for Telematics and Information Technology (CTIT).
What we ask
We are looking for highly motivated researchers with an MSc degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Mathematics or a related topic, with adequate experimental and theoretical skills. You have knowledge of communication systems, stochastic signals, probability theory, and wireless systems. Knowledge in more specific areas such as RF electronics, antennas, and ad-hoc networks is an advantage but not necessary. Fluency in English is a requirement. An interview will be part of the selection procedure.
What we offer
We offer a contract for four years. The extent of this position is a maximum of 38 hours per week (1 fte) according to the Dutch university rules. The monthly salary of a PhD student, in accordance with the collective labor agreement for Dutch universities (CAO-NU), ranges from EURO 2042 gross in the first year to EURO 2612 gross in the fourth year. Additionally, the University of Twente provides excellent facilities for professional and personal development, a holiday allowance and an end-of-year bonus, and a number of additional benefits.
Your main responsibility will be to carry out research, but you will be given the opportunity to acquire some teaching experience. We offer our PhD students the opportunity to broaden their knowledge by joining international exchange programs, by participating in national and international conferences and workshops, and by visiting other research institutes and universities worldwide.
Especially for this PhD project there is the possibility to travel to the UK for work in collaborating institutions.
Information and application
More information can be obtained from dr.ir. Mark Bentum, m.j.bentum@utwente.nl. Candidates are invited to send their application by email to Ms. Lilian Hannink (tesecretary@ewi.utwente.nl), before July 15, 2010. Please include the following documents in your application:
1. a motivation letter;
2. your curriculum vitae;
3. a completely filled out application form;
4. mark transcripts;
5. names and addresses of three referees.
6. Publication list
The TE group uses a standard form for all applications, which can be downloaded
(click here to download standard form)
Please note that applications will only be considered if all requested documents are included.
Address data TE
Telecommunication Engineering group
University of Twente
Faculty of Electrical Engineering, Mathematics & Computer Science (EEMCS)
Hogekamp building - floor 8, north side
PO Box 217
7500 AE Enschede
Tel: 053-489 3856
Fax: 053-489 5640
E-mail: te(remove)@ewi.utwente.nl
website: http://www.ewi.utwente.nl/te/
Please kindly mention Scholarization.blogspot.com when applying for this opportunity
A body area network (BAN) consists of a set of mobile and compact intercommunicating sensors, which are wearable, implanted, or even ingested into the human body, and monitor body parameters and movements. These devices, communicating through wireless technologies, transmit data from the body to a home base station, where the data is processed. Since low-power transmission is required for body-worn wireless devices, the human body can be used as a transmission medium between wireless wearable devices, to form a wireless network. BANs have many applications in home and health care, sports, ambient systems, pervasive computing, and many more areas.
Major challenges of the physical layer of BANs are the low power consumption of the nodes, the efficient support of a large number of nodes (up to 100) with different data rates (between kbps and several Mbps), the robustness – quality of service, the difficult propagation channel around the human body, interference mitigation and coexistence of the network.
This PhD project will focus on the physical layer of BANs, with the following research topics:
·Energy-efficient communication protocols for BANs (and sensor networks);
· Radio channel modeling and propagation characteristics of the human body;
·Interference mitigation strategies for BANs.
The University of Twente
The University of Twente (UT) is an entrepreneurial research university, located in Enschede, the Netherlands. Most of the faculty's research, including the present project, is part of the multidisciplinary research institute Centre for Telematics and Information Technology (CTIT).
What we ask
We are looking for highly motivated researchers with an MSc degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Mathematics or a related topic, with adequate experimental and theoretical skills. You have knowledge of communication systems, stochastic signals, probability theory, and wireless systems. Knowledge in more specific areas such as RF electronics, antennas, and ad-hoc networks is an advantage but not necessary. Fluency in English is a requirement. An interview will be part of the selection procedure.
What we offer
We offer a contract for four years. The extent of this position is a maximum of 38 hours per week (1 fte) according to the Dutch university rules. The monthly salary of a PhD student, in accordance with the collective labor agreement for Dutch universities (CAO-NU), ranges from EURO 2042 gross in the first year to EURO 2612 gross in the fourth year. Additionally, the University of Twente provides excellent facilities for professional and personal development, a holiday allowance and an end-of-year bonus, and a number of additional benefits.
Your main responsibility will be to carry out research, but you will be given the opportunity to acquire some teaching experience. We offer our PhD students the opportunity to broaden their knowledge by joining international exchange programs, by participating in national and international conferences and workshops, and by visiting other research institutes and universities worldwide.
Especially for this PhD project there is the possibility to travel to the UK for work in collaborating institutions.
Information and application
More information can be obtained from dr.ir. Mark Bentum, m.j.bentum@utwente.nl. Candidates are invited to send their application by email to Ms. Lilian Hannink (tesecretary@ewi.utwente.nl), before July 15, 2010. Please include the following documents in your application:
1. a motivation letter;
2. your curriculum vitae;
3. a completely filled out application form;
4. mark transcripts;
5. names and addresses of three referees.
6. Publication list
The TE group uses a standard form for all applications, which can be downloaded
(click here to download standard form)
Please note that applications will only be considered if all requested documents are included.
Address data TE
Telecommunication Engineering group
University of Twente
Faculty of Electrical Engineering, Mathematics & Computer Science (EEMCS)
Hogekamp building - floor 8, north side
PO Box 217
7500 AE Enschede
Tel: 053-489 3856
Fax: 053-489 5640
E-mail: te(remove)@ewi.utwente.nl
website: http://www.ewi.utwente.nl/te/
Please kindly mention Scholarization.blogspot.com when applying for this opportunity
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