Basic Description

Applications are invited for a postdoctoral position in the Hamilton Institute at the National University of Ireland, Maynooth. The vacancy is in the broad area of wireless mesh networks. It is expected that the fellow will work on collaborative research with Professor Doug Leith and others at the Hamilton Institute on projects in the area of wireless networks:

The Hamilton Institute has a very active research groups in communication networks and wireless networks in particular. The successful applicant will be expected to work on some or all of the following projects: measurement-based wireless mesh network management, network coding and joint routing/coding, distributed optimization of wireless networks.

Candidate Profile

The candidate should hold a PhD in Computer Science/Engineering/Applied Mathematics or a related field, and have a sound scientific record in the area of computer networks. Some degree of familiarity with information theory, coding theory or measurement-based network management, will be an advantage. Good communication, interpersonal and presentation skills are required. In addition, the candidate should be a team player who is capable of working with a minimum of supervision.

Contract Duration and Remuneration

A contract of 3 years duration will be offered to the successful candidate, with commencing salary in the range from €60,000 to €80,000 per annum depending on experience and qualifications. Appointment commencing by the beginning of May 2009 is highly desirable. The Hamilton Institute is an inclusive, equal opportunity employer offering attractive conditions and a stimulating research environment.

NUIM: Further Information

The successful candidate will be expected to conform to the terms and conditions of employment at the National University of Ireland, Maynooth. Details of which are available on the website www.nuim.ie.

Application Requirements and Procedure

To apply for this post, candidates should submit a detailed CV, including a list of publications, motivation letter, a summary of recent projects, scientific interests and expertise, as well as the names and addresses of two referees for letters of recommendation to: hamilton@nuim.ie.

The closing date for applications is 28 January 2009.

Applications are invited by well-qualified applicants for a research associate position in the area of quality of service provisioning in networks to support multi-player games.

Online gaming is one of the most rapidly increasing sources of traffic in the modern internet. This project aims to investigate fundamental issues relating to achieving the required quality of service for peer-to-perr multi-player games traffic in modern networks, including those with wireless mesh infrastructure. The project will also explore issues such as detection of network configurations associated with cheating.

Excellent numerate and analytic skills are essential, and familiarity with dynamics and control and/or queueing theory would be beneficial.

The Hamilton Institute is committed to research excellence. This post offers an exciting opportunity for successful candidates to tackle fundamental research problems within a stimulating multi-disciplinary research environment with state of the art facilities and strong links to the international research community.

Salary Scale: EUR 45,704-63,094

To apply, candidates should submit a detailed CV, motivation letter, and the names and addresses of two referees for letters of recommendation to Prof. Douglas Leith (doug.leith@nuim.ie).

Applications are invited by well-qualified applicants for a postdoctoral post and an MSc
position in application of statistical machine learning techniques to anomaly detection in software appliances (firewalls etc).

The current state of anomaly detection for many software appliances relies on manual setting of threshold values for a few variables. Recognizing the desirability of automating this process, and the fact that simple thresholds are insufficient, this project will investigate mathematical and statistical frameworks for the discernment of “normal” operating conditions, and the subsequent detection of “anomalous” or “fault” conditions. Supported by a major manufacturer, initial work in the area has made use of linear predictive models and real-time monitoring of CPU utilisation. This has achieved good success but we now want to extend consideration to monitoring of more sophisticated measurements (including per process discrete state information) in order to encompass a wider range fault and operation conditions. The project will involve the development of new approaches for predictive modelling of measured signals, adaptive learning and inference of fault conditions. The project is supported by a dedicated hardware testbed and as part of the project the developed detection approaches will be implemented in order to evaluate performance in realistic environments.

For the MSc post good numerate and analytic skills will be essential. Applicants should have a good understanding of machine learning and time-series analysis, and a basic understanding of IP networking. Some familiarity with the configuration and use of Linux or BSD systems will be helpful.

The Hamilton Institute is committed to research excellence. This post offers an exciting opportunity for successful candidates to tackle fundamental research problems within a stimulating multi- disciplinary research environment with state of the art facilities and strong links to the international research community.

MSc Stipend: €21000 (tax free)
Postdoctoral scale: €45704-€63094

To apply, candidates should submit a detailed CV and the names and addresses of two referees for letters of recommendation o: hamilton@nuim.ie. MSc applicants should also include transcipts of undegraduate grades, motivation letter. Informal enquiries to Prof. Doug Leith (doug.leith@nuim.ie)

Basic Description

Applications are invited from well-qualified applicants for a postgraduate position in the Hamilton Institute at the National University of Ireland, Maynooth. The vacancy is in the area of wireless networks. The project’s aim is to to gain a better fundamental understanding of Wireless Local Area Networks (WLANs) through both mathematical modelling and experimental investigation, to achieve better network deployment and performance.

Candidate Profile

The candidate should hold a bachelors degree in Engineering/Applied Mathematics/Computer Science or a related field. An interest in mathematical modelling and/or networking is needed. Good communication and interpersonal skills are required.
Remuneration

Stipend: 21,000 Euro (tax free) per annum plus university fees.

Hamilton Institute: Further Information

The Hamilton Institute is committed to research excellence. These posts offer an exciting opportunity for successful candidates to tackle fundamental research problems within a stimulating multi-disciplinary research environment with state of the art facilities and strong links to the international research community.

Application Procedure

To apply, candidates should submit a detailed CV, motivation letter, and the names and addresses of two referees for letters of recommendation to: Dr Ken Duffy (ken.duffy@nuim.ie) and Dr David Malone (david.malone@nuim.ie).

HAMILTON INSTITUTE

Lecturer/Senior Lecturer

Applications are invited from well qualified candidates for a Lectureship/Senior Lectureship position at the Hamilton Institute.

The successful candidates will be outstanding researchers who can demonstrate an excellent international research track record. A strong commitment to research excellence, developing research partnerships, and the ability to establish a dynamic and world class research programme, including competitive grant funding are essential

The Hamilton Institute seeks to genuinely bridge the gap between mathematics and its applications in ICT and Biology. Current areas of strength include:

• Networked systems. This includes application of dynamical systems and queueing theory to routing, scheduling and congestion control in wired and wireless networks as well as to related areas such as security and privacy.
• Systems biology and Computational physiology. This includes the application of mathematical methods and dynamical systems theory to the understanding and analysis of metabolic and cell signaling pathways, pharmacological processes in drug development and underlying biological principles.
• Fundamental Mathematics. This includes switched and hybrid systems, analysis of feedback control systems, applied probability and queueing systems.

We are seeking to build new activity that complements existing strengths. This includes not only applications in networking and biology, but also mathematical applications in new domains such as energy and sustainable systems, financial mathematics, optimisation and logistics.

Successful candidates will be expected to assume leadership positions within the Institute and to take-up their posts no later Oct 31st, 2008. Appointments will be on the national university scales: Lecturer/Senior lecturer €51509-96796. Informal enquires regarding the posts can be made to Douglas Leith (doug.leith@nuim.ie). Applications with cv including contact details of three referees and two significant papers should be sent (electronically or otherwise) to :

Professor D. Leith
Hamilton Institute
NUI Maynooth
Co. Kildare
Ireland
email: hamilton@nuim.ie

to be received no later that May 15th, 2008.

HAMILTON INSTITUTE

Professorial Position

Applications are invited from well qualified candidates for a Professorial position at the Hamilton Institute.

The successful candidate will be an outstanding researcher who can demonstrate an excellent international research track record. A strong commitment to research excellence, developing research partnerships, and the ability to establish a dynamic and world class research programme, including competitive grant funding are essential. For the Professorial position the successful applicant must have demonstrated experience and success in research leadership and also have a sustained track record of high quality research contributions. This track record should include having secured substantial research grant funding.

The Hamilton Institute seeks to genuinely bridge the gap between mathematics and its applications in ICT and Biology. Current areas of strength include:

• Networked systems. This includes application of dynamical systems and queueing theory to routing, scheduling and congestion control in wired and wireless networks as well as to related areas such as security and privacy.
• Systems biology and Computational physiology. This includes the application of mathematical methods and dynamical systems theory to the understanding and analysis of metabolic and cell signaling pathways, pharmacological processes in drug development and underlying biological principles.
• Fundamental Mathematics. This includes switched and hybrid systems, analysis of feedback control systems, applied probability and queueing systems.

We are seeking to build new activity that complements existing strengths. This includes not only applications in networking and biology, but also mathematical applications in new domains such as energy and sustainable systems, financial mathematics, optimisation and logistics.

Successful candidates will be expected to assume leadership positions within the Institute and to take-up their posts no later Oct 31st, 2008. Appointments will be on the national university scales: Professor €85101-€143195. Informal enquires regarding the posts can be made to Douglas Leith (doug.leith@nuim.ie). Applications with cv including contact details of three referees and two significant papers should be sent (electronically or otherwise) to :

Professor D. Leith
Hamilton Institute
NUI Maynooth
Co. Kildare
Ireland
email: hamilton@nuim.ie

to be received no later that May 15th, 2008.

When a cell is no longer needed, or has become damaged in some unrecoverable way, it executes a special process of controlled cellular self-destruction. This process –- called apoptosis – has many unknown feedback control functions. This PhD opportunity is to join a multi-disciplinary team working on trying to understand and analyse properties of programmed cell death from a control systems viewpoint.

Based at the Hamilton Institute, you would work with, and learn from, an experienced international team of mathematical modelers, control systems analysts. You would also be part of our close collaboration with biologist and medical researchers from the Royal College of Surgeons Ireland in nearby Dublin.

The team is particularly interested in why and how brain cells die. Your part in the team would be to focus on the analysis of key parts of this process and interact with mathematical modelers and experimental biologists to advance our understanding of the control principles underlying programmed cell death.

During the process of your PhD work you would have access to a comprehensive range of doctoral courses taught by a panel of internationally renowned experts. At the end of your PhD you would be perfectly placed to take advantage of the many opportunities in the rapidly growing new field of Systems Biology.

Your application for this PhD position in the Systems Biology Group of the Hamilton Institute at the National University of Ireland, Maynooth (NUIM) should be sent to hamilton@nuim.ie. You can find further details of the Systems Biology group at www.systemsbiology.ie. For additional information about the project, the attractive PhD stipend levels and relocation package visit
www.hamilton.ie/systemsbiology/Vacancies.html.

Applications are invited by well-qualified applicants for an MSc position in the area of reachability analysis of positive dynamical systems.

Positive dynamical systems provide the natural modeling framework for diverse applications in areas including Communications, Biology and Economics.  Essentially, a positive dynamical system is one in which the state variables are constrained to remain nonnegative for all time.  Systems of this class possess a number of very specific properties and their analysis has long been a fertile area of research within general systems theory.  At the current time there is a well-developed theory of positive linear time-invariant (LTI) systems; however many modern applications in Communications and Bio-medical engineering require extensions of this theory to incorporate more realistic time-varying and nonlinear models.  The aim of this project is to contribute to the state of the art in this area by developing results and tools for analysing the reachability properties of time-varying, and in particular, switched positive systems.  While the reachability properties of positive LTI systems have received considerable attention in the literature, to date relatively little has been written on the reachability properties of positive switched systems.  This project will explore the geometric properties of the reachability set for positive switched systems and investigate the possibility of obtaining useful necessary and sufficient conditions for reachability of positive switched systems.  

Applicants should have excellent mathematical and analytic skills and possess a solid background in linear algebra and advanced calculus. Familiarity with mathematical control theory would also be an advantage.

The Hamilton Institute is committed to research excellence. This post offers an exciting opportunity for successful candidates to tackle fundamental research problems within a stimulating multi-disciplinary research environment with state of the art facilities and strong links to the international research community.

MSc Stipend: €21000 (tax free)

To apply, candidates should submit a detailed CV, transcripts of undergraduate grades, motivation letter, and the names and addresses of two referees for letters of recommendation to: hamilton@nuim.ie. Informal enquiries to Dr. Oliver Mason (oliver.mason@nuim.ie)

Applications are invited from undergrad students for a funded three-month position in the area of Mobile Spatial Interaction.

Mobile spatial interaction (MSI) involves the interaction with a combined physical/virtual world using a mobile device in order to retrieve or interact with information relevant to a users current context or location. Location and orientation sensing hardware is now available in a number of mass market mobile phones and access to the mobile internet is becoming more ubiquitous making this field increasingly relevant.

The project will build on an existing MSI framework focusing on interaction design and the design of rich audio and vibrotactile feedback using a SHAKE blue tooth sensor box. Usability studies will test the implementation of these ideas. Examples of previous group work can be found at http://www.dcs.gla.ac.uk/~rod/Videos.html.

Applicants should possess good software and numerate skills, with some familiarity of mobile handset programming. Familiarity with Python for
series 60 Nokia devices, web-design, the google maps API and SQL is desired but not essential.

To apply, candidates should submit a detailed CV and the names and addresses of two referees for letters of recommendation to: hamilton@nuim.ie. Informal enquiries to Prof. Roderick Murray-Smith (rod.murraysmith@nuim.ie).

Applications are invited from well qualified candidates for a PhD position investigating fairness in wireless mesh networks.

The trend is increasingly towards the use of multiple wireless hops at the network edge e.g. in municipal mesh networks or for wireless media distribution in the home. A key challenge for mesh networks is the fair allocation of available wireless resources between users/flows. While fairness in general network topologies has been well studied in a wired context, wireless networks have received much less attention. Challenges include the lossy nature of links, the load-dependent behaviour of network capacity and cross-layer interactions between MAC and transport layers. This project aims to develop new analytic techniques for characterising utility fairness in wireless mesh networks, and to build on these to design efficient distributed algorithms for dynamically adapting resource allocation to maintain fairness as network load varies.

The candidate should have strong analytic skills. Some background in networking and/or optimisation is desirable. Some familiarity with the configuration and use of Linux or BSD systems and of scripting and programming will be helpful, but not essential, since it is intended that the project wll involve demonstration of developed techniques on our 802.11 wireless testbed.

The Hamilton Institute is committed to research excellence. This post offers an exciting opportunity for successful candidates to tackle fundamental research problems within a stimulating multi-disciplinary research environment with state of the art facilities and strong links to the international research community.

PhD Stipend: €21000 (tax free)

To apply, candidates should submit a detailed CV, transcripts of undergraduate grades, motivation letter, and the names and addresses of two referees for letters of recommendation to: hamilton@nuim.ie. Informal enquiries to Prof. Doug Leith (doug.leith@nuim.ie)