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Intel-sponsored PhD position opening at Athens Information Technology & Aalborg University

AIT’s Broadband Wireless & Sensor Networks (B-WiSE) Research Group seeks a highly qualified PhD student to pursue a PhD in the area of interference alignment for wireless networks. The PhD is sponsored by Intel’s Mobile Communications Lab in France and will be carried out at AIT, as part of its joint doctoral program with Aalborg University in Denmark. Intel’s financial support will cover: 1) a stipend to cover the student’s living expenses in Athens; 2) the tuition to Aalborg University; 3) travel to Denmark for course credits and to France for visits to Intel. The candidate should have a Masters’ level degree in Communication Systems / Wireless Communications, or a related area and a background in electrical engineering. Expertise in the physical layer of wireless networks, including transceiver design, as well as signal processing, adaptive filtering and optimization techniques is highly sought. Applications for this position, including a CV, statement of purpose and list of references, should be sent directly to Professor C. B. Papadias (papadias@ait.edu.gr) and will be considered until the position is filled. Students of any nationality with a good command of the English language are encouraged to apply. The target starting date for this position is Feb. 1, 2012.

“Transceiver Techniques for Interference Alignment in Next Generation Communication Networks”

Summary

This thesis will investigate and propose the development of novel interference alignment techniques for transmission and reception in next generation wireless communication networks. Interference Alignment is one of the most promising techniques for increasing the spectral efficiency of cellular communication networks. Its practical application in terms of efficient transceiver techniques and applicability to new network topologies (such as small cells & hierarchical networks) remains however largely unexplored to date. The goal of this thesis is to propose IA-type transceiver techniques that 1) apply to promising next generation wireless communication setups; 2) have a robust operation in the presence of wireless network and channel impairments; and 3) deliver maximum performance gains by fully exploring all the available resources and dimensions (time, bandwidth, space).

Call for E-learning and Edutainment Expert
The Multimedia, Knowledge and Web Technologies (MKWT) research group of Athens Information Technology, Greece seeks to hire a full-time experienced e-learning expert and edutainment specialist with 2D/3D (educational) multimedia and game design and development skills for the needs of ongoing research and development projects.

The MKWT group conducts research and development aiming at devising next generation intelligent, self-aware/self-adaptable rich media interactive Web applications and services deployed and validated in a number of application areas, such as:

• e-learning, edutainment, serious/educational games
• Entertainment through gaming (multi-player, online, mobile)
• DTV/iTV and Digital Cinema, VoD, Web TV, IPTV, Video on the Web
• Multimedia Archives and Digital libraries, Rich Media Web portals, Multimedia Information Systems and Search Engines, Recommender Systems
• Social networking, Social Media (Blogs, YouTube, Flickr, Delicious, Facebook, etc.), Web 2.0/3.0
• Virtual/Mixed reality worlds in digital entertainment, art, culture, education, collaboration spaces
• etc.

A set of mandatory tasks to be carried out include:

• Instructional design (story boarding) of learning objects and e-courses in LMS/LCMSs with SCORM support
• Educational content and e-courses authoring, structuring and publishing on e-learning system(s)
• Configuration, management and maintenance of learning objects, e-courses, learning communities and users on e-learning system(s)
• Interactive 2D/3D (educational) multimedia design, authoring, modeling, animation, etc. using Adobe Flash (Actionscript 2.0 or 3.0), 3D Studio Max, Maya, Softimage XSI, etc.
• 2D/3D (educational) game design and development using 2D/3D Gaming Engine(s)
• Design and development of required functionalities (software) in e-learning system(s) according to user needs
• Interaction and close collaboration with end-users and professors/instructors during the design/development/testing phases of e-courses and e-programs

Required Skills and Experience for the Position:

• Extensive know-how and experience with e-learning technologies and systems (Learning Management/Learning Content Management systems) and current advanced e-learning practices.
• Significant experience in configuring and managing a number of LMS/LCMSs, e-courses and learning communities
• Instructional design (proven story board experience) and know-how and use of e-learning standards (SCORM, IMS CP, IEEE LOM, etc.)
• LOs and e-courses design and development skills and experience for diverse learning communities showcased by a relevant portfolio of work
• Proven experience in 2D/3D (educational) multimedia design and development and in mastering respective tools such as Adobe Flash, 3D Studio Max, Softimage XSI, Maya, etc. showcased by a relevant portfolio of multimedia productions work
• Proven experience in digital storytelling and 2D/3D (educational) game design and development, showcased by a relevant portfolio of work

In addition to the above set of requirements, the following qualifications/ expertise will be favourably considered:

• Desirable specialization (MSc) in New Media and Edutainment/Gaming Technologies
• Web design and development skills (XTHML/CSS, AJAX, Javascript, J2EE) and proven experience in Web applications programming mainly concerned with e-learning, social media and virtual learning environments. A portfolio with works in these directions will be favoured
• Team spirit, ability to embrace rapid developments in the e-learning and edutainment fields and performance under strict schedules and deadlines

This position will give the successful candidate the opportunity to work in a well established and active research environment with state-of-the-art facilities. The working language at AIT is English therefore fluency in English is a requirement.

Expected date of hiring: immediate, as soon as a successful candidate is selected.

Interested candidates are requested to send a letter of interest, a detailed CV, a sample of their portfolio (e-courses, (educational) games, (educational) multimedia, educational software, etc.) and names of references as well as supporting documents to::

Asst. Prof. Sofia Tsekeridou
Multimedia, Knowledge and Web Technologies Research Group
Athens Information Technology - AIT
0.8 Km Markopoulo Ave., 19002, Peania, Attica
Tel:    +30 210 6682804 , Fax: +30 210 6682703
E-mail: sots@ait.gr
Web: http://www.ait.gr/ait_web_site/faculty/sots/tsekeridou.html

 

Call for Research Scientist/PostDoc on Security
A Research Scientist position with focus on the “Future Internet” and its integration with the Networked world of Physical Objects” is available in the Algorithms & Security research group of the Athens Information Technology (AIT), Greece.
The work carried out within the AlgoSec group aims at significantly contributing to the design and delivery of this real world dimension of future networking, however with an emphasis on security and privacy. As Sensing Networks, (sensors, actuators, RFIDs, even people through participatory sensing applications), deployed at the edges of networks, will provide an infrastructure that enables the augmentation of the physical world and interaction with it, security, privacy, and trust have to be included in all digital aspects of our environment.
The objective of this research activity is to address the key technical challenges required to provide trustworthy “physical world” information in support of context-aware smart applications and services. Major topics and issues to be addressed include protection of user credentials, privacy-friendly ID-management, protection of nodes and devices, integration of security and privacy with mobility, accountability, etc.

Scope of work will involve the following tasks:

• Study of suitable network architectures to enable secure sensing in support of context-aware smart applications and services.
• Study of technical, functional and non-functional requirements of Future of Internet based on various use cases, applications and services.
• Use of novel security principles and techniques in order to integrate security into the above communication systems.
• Contribution towards novel architectures that will support the diversity of the roles and capabilities of the nodes within the network with an emphasis on security, privacy and trust.

Requirements for the Researcher/Senior Researcher Position:

• Strong background in computer/communication security.
• Research experience indicated by a good publication record that demonstrates a clear knowledge of the field and in particular security of wireless/ad hoc/telecommunication networks
• Familiarity with sensor/actuator networks and participatory sensing applications.
• Familiarity with Future Internet platform and services in order to identify, define and update the FI requirements coming from various use cases.
• Comprehensive system view of the Internet, realizing the convergence of network-centric services of operators and telecom manufacturers with web-based approaches of software providers and integrators is also desirable.

This research position will give the successful candidate the opportunity to work in a well established and active research environment with state-of-the-art facilities. The working language at AIT is English therefore fluency in English is a requirement.

Responsibilities for this position also include:

• Conducting research in the related fields leading to publications in top international journals and conferences.
• Helping in the further development of the security lab that can be used as a demo room for various technologies (smart cards, biometrics, sensors, RFID’s, etc…)
• Developing new R&D projects and participating in technology transfers between the academic and the business world.
• Providing reasonable administrative service to the School.
  

Compensation includes:

• Competitive monthly salary
• Travel grants to attend conferences, in addition to travel related with project requirements.
  

Interested persons may send a letter of interest, a current CV, names of three references and supporting documents to:

Prof. Tassos Dimitriou
Athens Information Technology
19.5 Km, Markopoulo Ave., 19002, Peania, Attica
Tel: +30 210 6682700, Fax: +30 210 6682703
Web: http://www.ait.edu.gr/ait_web_site/faculty/tdim/dimitriou.html

Note that the positions will be filled as soon as successful candidate is selected.





Call for Senior Researcher on Optical Communications

Athens Information Technology (AIT) Center invites applications for post-doctoral researchers to work in the “High Speed Networks and Optical Communications” (NOC) research group. Effective start date of employment will be during Fall 2011.

AIT, a leading Center of Excellence for Research and Education focusing in the areas of Telecommunications and Information Technology is a not-for-profit educational organization founded in 2002. AIT has a broad range of interests, know-how and tools to support state of the art research work related with optical telecommunication systems and networks for applications in future access and core telecommunications networks and the future internet.

The NOC group is currently involved in seven (7) running FP7 ICT research projects related with the objectives “The Network of the Future” and “Photonics”. In two (2) of these projects, AIT has also the role of Technical Manager of the entire consortium.

Research topics relevant to the applicants (experience in more than one topics is desirable):

(a) Technology and applications of chip-to-chip optical interconnects and novel disruptive plasmonic-based devices (lasers, modulators, amplifiers, detectors)
(b) Physical layer modeling and performance evaluation using simulations of optical interconnects and plasmonic-based devices
(c) High-speed optical communications system testing in lab environment
(d) Novel all-optical signal processing subsystems for applications beyond 100Gb/s

Responsibilities for these positions include conducting research in the above fields leading to publications in top international academic journals and conferences; working in relevant EU Research projects that the group is involved; and (if agreed) providing teaching support to various graduate courses related with the expertise of the successful candidate.

Applicants must have a doctorate in the general field of Electrical Engineering or Applied Physics (with know-how on high-speed optical communications devices and systems), a strong record of published research and evidence of research potential, as well as collegial spirit. Doctoral students in their last year of their studies are also welcome to apply as well. The working language at AIT is English. Non-Greek speaking candidates are welcome.

Compensation includes:
(a) Competitive monthly salary,
(b) travel grants to attend conferences, in addition to travel related with project requirements.

The advertised positions will give the successful candidates the opportunity to work in a well established and active group and utilize the facilities of well equipped state-of-the art environment, develop further their skills and experience offering them a prospect to significantly enhance and progress their career.

Interested candidates may send a CV, names of three references and a letter describing their research interests by September 30th, 2011, to:

Dr. Ioannis Tomkos
Athens Information Technology
19,5 Km, Markopoulo Ave., 19002, Peania, Attica
Tel: +30 210 6682773, Fax: +30 210 6682703,
e-mail: itom [ at ] ait.edu.gr

Note that the positions will be filled as soon as successful candidates are selected.