Applications are invited for a number of postgraduate research positions at the Hamilton Institute in the National University of Ireland, Maynooth. The Hamilton Institute is a multi-disciplinary research centre that seeks to provide a bridge between mathematics and its applications in ICT and biology. Successful candidates will join one of the largest, internationally recognized and most active networking research groups in Ireland.

Wireless networks are not only ubiquitous and of great economic importance to modern society, but also the source of many of the fundamental scientific challenges faced by modern communication networks. A key feature of modern networks is their scale and complexity and at the Hamilton Institute we are developing new mathematical methods to gain insight and understanding. We combine this theoretical analysis with cutting-edge experimental work, and it is this combination that is one of the distinguishing features of the Hamilton Institute and that is allowing us to advance understanding in scientifically challenging areas of practical significance.

Graduate students at the institute are embedded in a vibrant, stimulating research environment and gain a unique education from leading researchers, positioning them well for their career development. The institute has a very active international visitor programme and provides the opportunity for international and industry exchange visits. Our Network Maths initiative is part of our structured PhD programme where leading international researchers provide specialist postgraduate modules to support our research students.

For more information on the Hamilton Institute and its research activity, please visit www.hamilton.ie

Candidate Profile

The candidate should hold a good (usually first-class honours) degree in Mathematics, Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field and be motivated to tackle challenging research problems. Interpersonal skills are required for successful interdisciplinary research, so the candidate should be a team player.

Stipend

Our postgraduate scholarships are open to Irish, EU and international students and carry a stipend of €21,000 (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 Prof. Doug Leith, email: hamilton@nuim.ie.

The Hamilton Institute is an inclusive, equal opportunity employer.

About the Hamilton Institute

Graduate Study

• The Hamilton Institute has one of the largest and most active networking research groups in Ireland and is an international centre of excellence.
• The Institute has strong links to leading international research groups and industry research labs. For our students, this not only ensures a “cutting-edge” experience but also provides the opportunity for international and industry exchange visits.
• The Institute provides an excellent student experience. Our Network Maths initiative (www.networkmaths.ie), run jointly with Trinity College Dublin, is part of our structured PhD programme where leading international researchers provide specialist postgraduate modules to support our research students.

Our Students

• We prepare our students for a professional career and for academic research. Our strong research and industry links ensure that, as one of our graduates, you will be well regarded by employers, industry and academia alike.
• Successful applicants will be joining a diverse and cosmopolitan student population

The University and the City

• Maynooth is small university town located 20 Km west of Ireland’s capital city Dublin with a vibrant cultural and social life. About half our students choosing to live in Dublin and half in Maynooth, with an express train line providing easy access.

Minister for Science, Technology and Innovation, Conor Lenihan TD announced that Dr. Ross O’Neill, a researcher at the Hamilton Institute, is the winner of the Enterprise Ireland ‘One to Watch’ Award 2010. Presenting the award Minister Lenihan said: “This award recognises the commercial potential of Government supported projects, through Enterprise Ireland, that have the capacity to make a major social or economic impact once brought to the market-place.”

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• Queueing/information theory applied to wireless networks
• Network optimisation, including dynamic routing/coding
• Application of machine learning techniques to networked systems

The successful candidate will be able to demonstrate an excellent international research track record and the potential to contribute leadership in developing new research directions and partnerships to both strengthen and complement existing activity.

This is a full-time research position for 2 years in the first instance. Salary will reflect experience and qualifications, on the Science Foundation Ireland Research Fellow scale €51,716-€68,817. Appointment commencing by the beginning of August 2010 is desirable. The Hamilton Institute is an inclusive, equal opportunity employer offering attractive conditions and a stimulating research environment.

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 10 July 2010.

The 1st Symposium on Systems Approaches to Parkinson’s Disease (SAPD) hosted by the Hamilton Institute, will focus on Systems Biology methods applied to understanding the etiopathogenesis of Parkinson’s disease. The symposium will cover research work aimed at building an in-silico understanding of the disease, covering: mathematical modelling, systems analysis and associated measurement techniques. The symposium will be on 18th and 19th August immediately after the 3rd International Workshop on Systems Biology, and will share some sessions with its sister event.

The Symposium will be of interest to a wide range of researchers and students from experimental, computational or theoretical backgrounds, ranging from systems analysts wishing to contribute to this important area of biological research, to specialists wishing to learn how systems methods can contribute to understanding PD. Plenary and keynote lectures will be delivered by leading international experts, and there will also be poster sessions to provide all delegates with the opportunity to present and discuss their work.

For further information, see the symposium homepage ]]> http://www.hamilton.ie/1sapd.htm/feed 0 http://www.hamilton.ie/3rdiwsb.htm http://www.hamilton.ie/3rdiwsb.htm#comments Tue, 02 Feb 2010 15:08:30 +0000 miriam http://www.hamilton.ie/?p=251 The 3rd International Workshop on Systems Biology, hosted by the Hamilton Institute, will focus on Systems Biology of Disease with special emphasis on neurodegeneration, immunological diseases and cancer. The workshop is aimed at anyone working in, or interested in Systems Biology, and will be of interest to a wide range of researchers and students from experimental, computational or theoretical backgrounds.
Plenary and keynote lectures will be delivered by leading international experts, and there will also be poster sessions to provide all delegates with the opportunity to present and discuss their work.

The workshop will be immediately followed by the 1st Symposium of Systems Approaches to Parkinson’s Disease.

For further information, see the workshop homepage

The successful candidate will work on a collaborative project between the Systems Biology groups at NUIM and RCSI (systemsbiology.ie and systemsbiology.rcsi.ie). This project focuses on the development of a novel automated monitoring system for live cell imaging (e.g., FRET, FRAP) based on real-time evaluation. The scope is to develop a robust real-time image analysis solution along with its associated development environment that will be capable of automatically segmenting and tracking cells online, detecting morphological changes (cell division/shrinkage, membrane blebbing, etc.) and generating time-series data.

The candidate should hold a PhD in Engineering/Computer Science or a related field, and have a sound scientific record in the area of biological image processing and analysis. Advanced knowledge of Matlab, good communication, interpersonal and presentation skills are required. In addition, the candidate should be a team player who is capable of working together with experimentalists and biologists.

A contract of 1 year duration will be offered to the successful candidate with salary in the band €40,000 to €43,000 per annum. Options for extension of contract may be offered in 2010. The start date is the 1^st February 2010.

The Hamilton Institute is an inclusive, equal opportunity employer offering attractive conditions and a stimulating research environment. For further information on the Hamilton Institute, please refer to the following website: www.hamilton.ie

Further information on the project can be obtained from Dr. Dimitris Kalamatianos (dimitris.kalamatianos@nuim.ie).

To apply, 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.

Closing date for applications: 15^th December 2009

Applications are invited for a postgraduate position in the Hamilton Institute at the National University of Ireland, Maynooth. The vacancy is in the area of performance measurement for networked applications. The student will work with Professor Doug Leith and Dr David Malone at the Hamilton Institute and also collaborate with industry partners IBM.

Candidate Profile

The candidate should hold a degree in Computer Science/Engineering or a related field. Some degree of familiarity with TCP, IP and measurement-based network management, will be an advantage. Good communication, interpersonal and presentation skills are required.

Stipend

This position carries a stipend of €21,000 (tax free). Appointment commencing by the end of Fall 2009 is highly desirable. The Hamilton Institute is an inclusive, equal opportunity employer offering attractive conditions and a stimulating research environment.

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.

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, wireless quality of service for multi-player games, 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 measurement-based network management, networked games, queueing/information theory 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 €45,000 to €60,000 per annum depending on experience and qualifications. Appointment commencing by the beginning of Dec 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 30 September 2009.