MSc scholarship: Coding in Bacteria Communication Nanonetworks

March 4th, 2013

Applications are invited for a Masters degree studentship at Hamilton Institute, National University of Ireland in the area of Molecular Communications. The successful candidate should have strong background in information theory, mathematical foundations, as well as communication network protocols (background in molecular biology is not required).

This is a full-time research position for 1.5 years to develop theoretical models for source coding in multi-hop bacteria communication nanonetworks. In particular the focus of the project will investigate how current source coding models can be applied to bacteria nanonetworks.

The Hamilton Institute has one of the largest applied mathematics research groups in Ireland and is an international centre of excellence. The successful candidate will also be collaborating closely with the Nano Communication Centre (NCC), Tampere University of Technology, Finland (http://et4nbic.cs.tut.fi/nanocom/index.html), and will be spending a period of time at NCC.

This postgraduate scholarship is open to Irish, EU and international students and carries a stipend of €18,000 (tax free).

To apply for this post, candidates should submit a detailed CV, motivation letter, a summary of scientific interests and expertise, as well as the names and addresses of two referees to: Prof. Doug Leith (Doug.Leith@nuim.ie).

Postdoctoral Fellowship: Mathematics of Networks

February 15th, 2013

Applications are invited for a senior postdoctoral position within the networking group at the Hamilton Institute, National University of Ireland, Maynooth. The Hamilton Institute has one of the largest and most active applied mathematics research groups in Ireland and is an international centre of excellence. Current areas of interest include:

  • Queueing/information theory applied to wireless networks
  • Network optimisation, including dynamic routing/coding
  • Privacy and security
  • Optimisation and distributed algorithms for smart transport

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 3 years. Salary will reflect experience and qualifications, on the Science Foundation Ireland Research Fellow scale €42,394-€63,125. 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.

FULL PROFESSOR, HAMILTON INSTITUTE, NATIONAL UNIVERSITY of IRELAND MAYNOOTH

January 6th, 2013

The Hamilton Institute at the National University of Ireland Maynooth invites applications for a Chair position starting in Summer 2013. Appointment will be at full professor level. Exceptional candidates in all areas will be considered, although we especially encourage candidates working in areas that complement existing activity in the mathematics of networks (distributed optimisation, feedback control, stochastic processes on graphs) as applied to smart transport, smart city data analytics and wireless networks.

The Hamilton Institute is a dynamic and vibrant centre of excellence for applied mathematics research. The successful candidate will be a leading international researcher with a demonstrated ability to lead and develop new research directions. A strong commitment to research excellence and a successful track record in building strategic partnerships and securing independent funding from public competitive sources and/or through private investment are essential.

Informal enquires can be directed to Prof. Doug Leith (doug.leith@nuim.ie), Director of the Hamilton Institute. Details on the Hamilton Institute can be found at www.hamilton.ie. Further information on the post and the application procedure can be found at www.nuim.ie/vacancies.

The deadline for applications is 11th Feb 2013.

FLAVIA project meeting

October 16th, 2012

We are looking forward to hosting a meeting of the members of the FLAVIA EU project, which will take place at the Hamilton Institute on the 26-27th of November.

MACOM 2012

September 11th, 2012

The Hamilton Institute is pleased to host the Workshop on Multiple Access Communications on November 19 and 20, 2012. Details of the event are available on the workshop website at http://www.macom.ws/.

Ian Dangerfield Lecture, Oct. 12th 2012

September 6th, 2012

Was it a car or a cat I saw: Fixed assumptions and fresh evidence

Speaker: Richard Abadi

Time & Date: 7pm, Friday, October 12th 2012

Venue: Seminar Room, Hamilton Institute, Rye Hall, North Campus, NUI Maynooth

See Flyer for more details.

Hamilton Institute 10 year celebration, Sept. 3rd 2012

July 18th, 2012

To mark the 10th year since the Hamilton Institute’s we’re organising a special event on the evening of Monday 3rd September.

Schedule

6.00pm Drinks reception, Iontas Building on the north campus (map)

6.30pm Public lecture in the Iontas Theatre by Professor Persi Diaconis “On Coincidence”, addressing the influence of chance on our daily lives.

8.30pm Dinner in Barberstown Castle (map).


Photos

Prof Persi Diaconis, speaking "On Coincidence"

Hamilton 10 Years Lecture

Robert Shorten (HI), Philip Nolan (NUIM President), Persi Diaconis (Stanford), Mark Ferguson (SFI Director-General), Doug Leith (HI)

TGI Module on Optimization and Congestion Control

July 4th, 2012

The Hamilton Institute will host the module “Convex Optimization and an Introduction to Congestion Control” as part of the Telecommunication Graduate Initiative (TGI).

The module will run from July 23rd to August 3rd, 2012 and will be delivered by Prof. Fabian Wirth.

For more details, see the TGI site.

POSTA 2012, 2-4 September 2012

July 3rd, 2012

The Hamilton Institute is pleased to be hosting the 4th International Symposium on Positive Systems (POSTA) 2012. Plenary speakers will be:

  • Professor Persi Diaconis, Stanford University;
  • Professor Ludwig Elsner, University of Bielefeld;
  • Professor Josef Hofbauer, University of Vienna.

See conference home page for further details, including registration.

New €3M Research Project in Green Transport and Communications Networks Announced

July 3rd, 2012

Hamilton Institute researchers Robert Shorten and Doug Leith have been awarded major new research funding by Science Foundation Ireland.

Speaking at the announcement Director-General of Science Foundation Ireland, Professor Mark Ferguson, said: “The PI projects for 2012, selected following a highly-competitive, peer-reviewed process, are investigating some of the most important issues facing humanity today”.



Prof. Robert Shorten (centre) project co-PI in the Hamilton Institute with Prof. Mark Ferguson (left) Director-General of Science Foundation Ireland and Minister Richard Bruton (standing)
Transport is a major contributor to climate change and pollution in our cities. Looking ahead, the need is to regulate the aggregate effect of vehicles, e.g. to avoid pollution peaks, manage traffic flow more efficiently while respecting an emissions budget, and regulate electric vehicle load on the energy network. This requires vehicles to be able to cooperate with each other. Much of the technology needed (GPS, smart sensors, city-wide wireless network connectivity etc) will soon be widely deployed and the political will for change increasingly exists. However, the lack of scalable, efficient algorithms for achieving cooperation and coordination, which is the primary technical focus of the new Hamilton Institute project, remains a key technology bottleneck to future developments.

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