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, 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.

Basic Description

Applications are invited for a number of postgraduate positions in the Hamilton Institute at the National University of Ireland, Maynooth. The vacancies are in the broad area of wireless mesh networks. It is expected that the student 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 group 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 degree in Computer Science/Engineering/Applied Mathematics or a related field. 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.

Stipend

This position carries a stipend of €21,000 (tax free). Appointment commencing by the beginning 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.

Can the NUI Maynooth team repeat their success in winning the robot soccer world championship last year ? With the 2009 world championships starting soon, see the Irish Times featured article on our robot soccer team.

Make your Next Step to Postdoctoral Research

As part of the National BioPhotonics and Imaging Platform Ireland (NBIP-Ireland) the Hamilton Institute is seeking qualified applicants for Marie Cure Postdoctoral Fellowships. These are funded as Career Enhancement Mobility Programmes (CEMPs) – so the successful applicants will, in addition to two years with the Hamilton IMMT team, spend a year in another relevant research laboratory of their choice. Any interested parties are encouraged to contact Dimitris Kalamatianos or Peter Wellstead for more information, and further details.

A Science Foundation of Ireland funded UREKA Site

Focus: Developing autonomous capabilities in humanoid robots with application to robotic soccer.

When:

10 weeks:
Commencing Monday 8 June 2009
Finishing Friday 14 August 2009

Location:

National University of Ireland Maynooth, Maynooth, Co. Kildare.

Overview:

The goal of the Summer Internship on Autonomous Robotics (SIAR) programme is to engage students in research projects which focus on the technological issues surrounding humanoid robotic soccer. These include challenges in obtaining fast stable locomotion, real-time image processing, robust localization and effective team co-ordination. These problems span a range of computer science, electronic engineering and applied mathematics disciplines (artificial intelligence, control systems, signal processing, algorithm development, image processing etc.) and demand good programming and analytical skills. An inter-disciplinary team of researchers from the Department of Electronic Engineering, Department of Computer Science and the Hamilton Institute at NUI Maynooth have established a humanoid robot soccer team with the view to competing at a high level in international Robocup competitions. Robocup is an international research and education initiative that acts as a driver for (and showcase of) research by the participants in areas of autonomous robotics including machine learning, legged locomotion control, real-time vision systems, perception and inference algorithms.

Coordinators

Dr Seán McLoone (Electronic Engineering)
Dr Adam Winstanley (Computer Science)
Prof Rick Middleton (The Hamilton Institute)

How to apply for an internship:

Who can apply?

Students who are about to complete their penultimate year of a bachelors degree in Computing, Electronic Engineering, Applied Mathematics or closely related disciplines are invited to apply. SIAR will be considering applications from Ireland, Europe and other international locations.

How to apply?

Applications should consist of:

1. A two page curriculum vitae of the applicant, including academic results achieved to date, and experience relevant to the internship.
2. A reference letter, preferably from a University lecturer, familiar with the applicant
3. A personal statement from the applicant indicating why they wish to be part of the internship program (maximum of one A4 page).
4. Completed Cover Sheet (Rich Text Format cover sheet available here)

Where to send application material? Application material should be sent electronically to:

The closing date for applications is:  9 March 2009

What does an internship involve?

Successful applicants will spend 10 weeks in the summer break at NUI Maynooth. They will receive a scholarship of €300 per week for the 10 week period and international recipients will be able to reclaim (within limits) travel expenses. They will conduct research projects in conjunction with  leading researchers from NUI Maynooth on various aspects of robotics relating to humanoid robotic soccer. There will be a program of organised social, cultural and sporting activities for the interns as well as training in the various aspects of research. Project areas and indicative projects are available here.

http://www.hamilton.ie/rick/Robotics/SIAR.html

Following last years success, the Network Maths graduate programme will be running four new fourth-level modules in 2009. These modules will be delivered by leading experts in the field and are open to any graduate student in Ireland. For further details and to register for a place, go to the the Network Maths web site.

• Applied Optimisation, July 13th – July 16th 2009
  Professor Venkatamaran Balakrishnan, Purdue University
• Introduction to Markov Processes, July 20th – July 23rd 2009
  Professor Christof Schütte, FU Berlin
• Discrete Event and Hybrid Systems, July 27th – July 30th 2009
  Professor Joerg Raisch, TU Berlin
• Graph Theory and Network Analysis, August 10th – August 13th 2009
  Professor Paul Van Dooren, Leuven University

The Tanaiste and Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment announced the award of a €5.8M award to the FAME (Federated, Autonomic Management of End-to-end Communication Services) Strategic Research Cluster which is a partnership between researchers at Waterford Institute of Technology, Trinity College Dublin, University College Dublin, the Hamilton Institute at NUI Maynooth and University College Cork. See the official press release.

The First Hamilton Workshop on HIV: Mathematics, biology and beyond, hosted by the Hamilton Institute, aims to provide a forum for researchers working in the area of HIV/AIDS in the greater Dublin area (and beyond). The list of topics ranges from mathematics to microbiology and ethnography, from theory to experiments and field studies. We have scheduled talks and breaks to allow for having a chance to meet, discuss, and gain new research contacts/collaborators in the area of HIV/AIDS.

For further information, see workshop homepage.

Basic Description

Applications are invited for an MSc/PhD position in the Hamilton Institute at the National University of Ireland, Maynooth. The vacancy is in the application of statistical machine learning techniques to networked systems.

The Hamilton Institute has a very active research group in communication networks. The position is sponsored by a flagship network company and would include active industry interaction including the opportunity for an industry placement in the US. The Hamilton Institute is committed to research excellence and 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.

Candidate Profile

Good numerate and analytic skills will be essential. Applicants should have a good understanding of machine learning and time-series analysis, and some degree of familiarity with IP networking is desirable. Good communication, interpersonal and presentation skills are required. In addition, the candidate should be a team player who is capable of working within a larger research group.

Duration and Remuneration

This position carries a stipend of €21,000 (tax free). 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.

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.

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.