Open Postdoc and Ph.D. positions

Complexity reduction of particle filters

Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) Systems

Robust Blood Pressure Monitoring System

 

 

Complexity reduction of particle filters

Post-doctoral and doctoral (Ph.D.) positions are available to work on reducing complexity of particle filters. The project is funded by National Sciences and Engineering Research Council of Canada.

 

Particle filters are statistical signal processing algorithms that can be used for estimation in the systems that can be represented with a state space model. They show considerably better performance than the traditional algorithms but they have not been used in industry mainly because they do not satisfy real-time requirements. In this project, the researchers will work on one of the several subprojects:

1. reducing complexity of particle filters,

2. modifying particle filters for parallel implementation,

3. implementing particle filters in hardware and on multiprocessors,

4. considering modifications of particle filters for sensitive applications such as hearing aids.

Applicants for post-doctoral positions must possess a Ph.D. degree in Engineering obtained in the past three years, with evidence of research productivity. Applicants for doctoral positions must have Masters degree and some publications related to particle filters. Applicants must show that their previous research or industrial work is related to some of the above-mentioned subprojects. Good oral and written English skills are required. Good knowledge of statistical signal processing is required. Some hardware and/or software experience is an advantage.

This position is open to citizens of any nationality, but preference will be given to citizens and permanent residents of Canada. The starting date is as soon as possible. The position will remain opened until suitable candidates are found.

 

Application

Interested applicants should send by e-mail (1) an up-to-date CV, (2) a list of publications with samples of recent work, (3) the names and email addresses of 3 referees who could describe the applicants research potential and accomplishments. Send application to:

Prof. Miodrag Bolic, School of Information Technology and Engineering, University of Ottawa, 800 King Edward Avenue, Ottawa, Canada, K1N6N5

Email: molic@site.uottawa.ca  

 

 

Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) Systems

 

Post-doc and doctoral (Ph.D.) positions are available to work on the project RFID Design and Simulation. The project is funded by NSERC and Cistel Inc.

 

The project will involve, but it is not restricted to, the following:

Simulation of the physical and MAC layer of RFID systems

Simulations of the RF layer

Implementation of the antennas for the readers

Integration of RFID and wireless sensor network technologies.

 

Applicants for post-doctoral positions must possess a Ph.D. degree in Engineering obtained in the past three years, with evidence of research productivity. Applicants for doctoral positions must have Masters degree and some publications related to RFID. Applicants must show that their previous research or industrial work is related to some of the above-mentioned subprojects. Good oral and written English skills are required.

This position is open to citizens of any nationality, but preference will be given to citizens and permanent residents of Canada. The starting date is as soon as possible. The position will remain opened until suitable candidates are found.

 

 

Robust Blood Pressure Monitoring System

 

Post-doc and doctoral (Ph.D.) positions are available to work on the project Robust Blood Pressure Monitoring System. The project is funded by Ontario Centres of Excellence and Biosign Technologies Inc.

 

The project will involve, but it is not restricted to, the following:

Development of signal processing algorithms

-for artifact detection and elimination,

-for hypertension detection based on the linear model and non-linear model of the hemodynamic system

Development of measurement theory for

-finding of the appropriate sampling frequency and the rate of blood pressure acquisitions,

-design and test a standard for the acquisition of biological parameters in accord with the measurement theory and IEEE, ANSI and ISO related standards

 

Experience in measurement theory, signal processing and/or mathematical modeling is needed. For applicants with signal processing background, knowledge of source separation and/or statistical signal processing (particle filters) is an advantage. Applicants must possess a Master’s degree in Engineering, Physics or related field obtained in the past three years, with evidence of research productivity. Good oral and written English skills are required.

 

This position is open to citizens of any nationality, but preference will be given to citizens and permanent residents of Canada. The position will remain opened until a suitable candidate is found.

 

Interested applicants should send by e-mail (1) an up-to-date CV, (2) a list of publications with samples of recent work, (3) a personal letter expressing their interests in the position and career goals, (4) the names of three referees who could describe the applicants research potential and accomplishments.

 

Send application to:

Prof. Miodrag Bolic,

School of Information Technology and Engineering,

University of Ottawa,

800 King Edward Avenue, Ottawa, Canada, K1N6N5

Email: mbolic@site.uOttawa.ca