The Institute of Microelectronics and Wireless Systems is seeking an experienced researcher in the area of wireless sensor networks for collection of realtime data for use in geospatial applications. This area of research, led by Dr. Ronan Farrell, will be undertaken in close collaboration with the national StratAG (
www.stratag.ie) research consortium on advanced geotechnologies. The focus of this consortium is the application of geotechnology to more realtime data and environments, thus a wide area or regional perspective to the sensor network is required.
Wireless sensor networks have been used widely for a number of years but there uses have been constrained to being either short range or low datarates. In this application it is necessary to look at applications where we may be dealing with wide areas (for example coastlines, or covering an entire city) and where we may have high bandwidth requirements (streaming video or high resolution still images). The objective is to explore architectures that can do so in a affordable scalable fashion. One particular area of interest is identifying modifications to existing UMTS/GSM type networks to examine how best they may support such a sensor network. An important element of this task will be the design of such a network and deployment in an experimental fashion to verify and test concepts.
The successful candidates should have demonstrated expertise in most, and ideally all, the following areas:
• Wireless sensor networks
• Hierarchical communication networks (such as mobile telephony)
• Distributed processing architectures and optimisation strategies
• A strong track record of publication and a desire to continue publishing
In addition the successful candidate will be expected to participate in the activities of the research institute, specifically collaboration on our projects and assist in the research projects of students were possible. Applicants would benefit from having obtained a PhD in a relevant discipline, however relevant industrial experience is both an acceptable alternative and highly desirable.
The post is available immediately. The position will be initially for 18 months and may be extended, depending on funding. Applications will be considered on a first-come basis until the position is filled.
Applicants should supply by email a detailed CV including a detailed discussion of their latest work, two references and a complete list of publications. Please include *WSN-SNR*in the subject of your email. Applicants from outside of the EU are welcome to apply for all positions, however please state clearly your citizenship and visa requirements in your initial emails.
