IACR News item: 27 December 2013
University of Tartu, Estonia
Job Posting• LDPC codes and iterative decoding algorithms
• Optimization methods applied to error correction
• Mathematical foundations of coding theory
• Any area related to coding theory
The project is a collaboration with the University of Bergen, Norway, and the University of Valladolid, Spain. Salary is at least 2000 euro per month before taxes plus social benefits, depending on qualification and experience. Some travel money will also be provided. Cost of living in Estonia is quite low, see e.g. http://www.expatistan.com/cost-of-living. Employment contract is for two years.
A successful candidate should:
• Hold a Ph.D. degree
• Have a strong background in coding theory or a related field
• Have an international publication record at outstanding venues
To apply, please submit the following documents (by email):
• Application letter
• Research statement
• Curriculum vitae
• Publication list
• Document about academic degree, if available
• Two letters of reference (make sure they reach us by the application deadline)
Deadline for applications: 1 February 2014
Do not hesitate to contact us in case of questions.
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