PhD Project in Algebraic Error Correction Technical University of Denmark, Compute

PhD Project in Algebraic Error Correction DTU Compute Apply no later than 22 June 2018 DTU Compute’s Section for Mathematics, would like to invite applications for a 3-year PhD position starting 1 September 2018. The project is financed by the DFF-FNU grant “Correcting on a Curve”. Our department DTU Compute is an internationally unique academic environment spanning the science disciplines mathematics, statistics and computer science. At the same time we are an engineering department covering informatics and communication technologies (ICT) in their broadest sense. Finally, we play a major role in addressing the societal challenges of the digital society where ICT is a part of every industry, service, and human endeavour. DTU Compute strives to achieve research excellence in its basic science disciplines, to achieve technological leadership in research and innovation, and to address societal challenges in collaboration with partners at DTU and other academic institutions, nationally and internationally, and, equally important, with industry and organizations. We communicate and collaborate with leading centres and strategic partners in order to increase participation in major consortia. DTU Compute plays a central role in education at all levels of the engineering programmes at DTU - both in terms of our scientific disciplines and our didactic innovation. Project Description Error-correcting codes ensure reliability in e.g. satellite communication, distributed storage and cloud computing. It is vital that the error-correction can be done fast. Excellent error-correcting codes can be constructed using algebraic curves – AG codes - but no truly fast decoding algorithms are available for these codes. This has limited their theoretical impact and prohibited any practical impact. This project aims to change that. Requirements Candidates must have a master degree in computational science and engineering (CSE), (applied) mathematics, or equivalent academic qualifications. Preference will be given to candidates who can document a good background in algebra, and in addition have a solid background in computer algebra and algorithms. Furthermore, a good command of the English language is essential. Approval and Enrolment The scholarship for the PhD degree is subject to academic approval, and the candidate will be enrolled in the DTU Compute PhD School Programme. For information about the general requirements for enrolment and the general planning of the scholarship studies, please see the DTU PhD Guide. Assessment The assessment of the applicants will be made by Peter Beelen and Johan Rosenkilde. We offer DTU is a leading technical university globally recognized for the excellence of its research, education, innovation and scientific advice. We offer a rewarding and challenging job in an international environment. We strive for academic excellence in an environment characterized by collegial respect and academic freedom tempered by responsibility. Salary and appointment terms The appointment will be based on the collective agreement with the Danish Confederation of Professional Associations. The allowance will be agreed upon with the relevant union. The period of employment is 3 years. You can read more about career paths at DTU here. Further Information Further information concerning the project can be obtained from Peter Beelen, pabe@dtu.dk. Further information concerning the application is available at the DTU Compute PhD homepage or by contacting PhD coordinator Lene Matthisson, +45 4525 3377. Application Applications must be submitted in English as one single PDF, and we must have your online application by the 22 June 2018 (local time). Please open the link in the red bar in the top of the page: "apply online" (“ansøg online”). Applications must include: application (letter of motivation) CV documentation of a relevant completed M.Sc. or M.Eng.-degree course and grade list of bachelor and master degrees Excel sheet with translation of grades to the Danish grading system (see guidelines and excel spreadsheet here) Candidates may apply prior to obtaining their master's degree, but cannot begin before having received it. All interested candidates irrespective of age, gender, race, disability, religion or ethnic background are encouraged to apply. DTU Compute has a total staff of 400 including 100 faculty members and 130 Ph.D. students. We offer introductory courses in mathematics, statistics, and computer science to all engineering programmes at DTU and specialised courses to the mathematics, computer science, and other programmes. We offer continuing education courses and scientific advice within our research disciplines, and provide a portfolio of innovation activities for students and employees. DTU is a technical university providing internationally leading research, education, innovation and scientific advice. Our staff of 6,000 advance science and technology to create innovative solutions that meet the demands of society, and our 11,200 students are being educated to address the technological challenges of the future. DTU is an independent academic university collaborating globally with business, industry, government and public agencies. If you apply for this position please say you saw it on Computeroxy Apply

PhD Project in Algebraic Error Correction

DTU Compute

Apply no later than 22 June 2018

DTU Compute’s Section for Mathematics, would like to invite applications for a 3-year PhD position starting 1 September 2018. The project is financed by the DFF-FNU grant “Correcting on a Curve”.

Our department DTU Compute is an internationally unique academic environment spanning the science disciplines mathematics, statistics and computer science. At the same time we are an engineering department covering informatics and communication technologies (ICT) in their broadest sense. Finally, we play a major role in addressing the societal challenges of the digital society where ICT is a part of every industry, service, and human endeavour.

DTU Compute strives to achieve research excellence in its basic science disciplines, to achieve technological leadership in research and innovation, and to address societal challenges in collaboration with partners at DTU and other academic institutions, nationally and internationally, and, equally important, with industry and organizations. We communicate and collaborate with leading centres and strategic partners in order to increase participation in major consortia.

DTU Compute plays a central role in education at all levels of the engineering programmes at DTU - both in terms of our scientific disciplines and our didactic innovation.

Project Description

Error-correcting codes ensure reliability in e.g. satellite communication, distributed storage and cloud computing. It is vital that the error-correction can be done fast. Excellent error-correcting codes can be constructed using algebraic curves – AG codes - but no truly fast decoding algorithms are available for these codes. This has limited their theoretical impact and prohibited any practical impact. This project aims to change that.

Requirements

Candidates must have a master degree in computational science and engineering (CSE), (applied) mathematics, or equivalent academic qualifications. Preference will be given to candidates who can document a good background in algebra, and in addition have a solid background in computer algebra and algorithms. Furthermore, a good command of the English language is essential.

Approval and Enrolment

The scholarship for the PhD degree is subject to academic approval, and the candidate will be enrolled in the DTU Compute PhD School Programme. For information about the general requirements for enrolment and the general planning of the scholarship studies, please see the DTU PhD Guide.

Assessment

The assessment of the applicants will be made by Peter Beelen and Johan Rosenkilde.

We offer

DTU is a leading technical university globally recognized for the excellence of its research, education, innovation and scientific advice. We offer a rewarding and challenging job in an international environment. We strive for academic excellence in an environment characterized by collegial respect and academic freedom tempered by responsibility.

Salary and appointment terms

The appointment will be based on the collective agreement with the Danish Confederation of Professional Associations. The allowance will be agreed upon with the relevant union. The period of employment is 3 years.

You can read more about career paths at DTU here.

Further Information

Further information concerning the project can be obtained from Peter Beelen, pabe@dtu.dk.

Further information concerning the application is available at the DTU Compute PhD homepage or by contacting PhD coordinator Lene Matthisson, +45 4525 3377.

Application

Applications must be submitted in English as one single PDF, and we must have your online application by the 22 June 2018 (local time). Please open the link in the red bar in the top of the page: "apply online" (“ansøg online”). Applications must include:

application (letter of motivation)
CV
documentation of a relevant completed M.Sc. or M.Eng.-degree
course and grade list of bachelor and master degrees
Excel sheet with translation of grades to the Danish grading system (see guidelines and excel spreadsheet here)

Candidates may apply prior to obtaining their master's degree, but cannot begin before having received it.

All interested candidates irrespective of age, gender, race, disability, religion or ethnic background are encouraged to apply.

DTU Compute has a total staff of 400 including 100 faculty members and 130 Ph.D. students. We offer introductory courses in mathematics, statistics, and computer science to all engineering programmes at DTU and specialised courses to the mathematics, computer science, and other programmes. We offer continuing education courses and scientific advice within our research disciplines, and provide a portfolio of innovation activities for students and employees.

DTU is a technical university providing internationally leading research, education, innovation and scientific advice. Our staff of 6,000 advance science and technology to create innovative solutions that meet the demands of society, and our 11,200 students are being educated to address the technological challenges of the future. DTU is an independent academic university collaborating globally with business, industry, government and public agencies.

If you apply for this position please say you saw it on Computeroxy

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