Research Assistant in Information Theory x 3 (Fixed Term)

Applications are invited for up to three Research Assistant positions to work on the ERC Advanced Grant on "Scaling and Concentration Laws in Information Theory" led by Professor Albert Guillén i Fàbregas. The project studies the fundamental limits of channels and sources where the optimal number of messages scales sub-exponentially with the length, concentration laws for random coding, sub-optimal decoding, the design of optimal codes, as well as related statistical inference problems.

Successful candidates will have a genuine interest in Shannon Theory and will have a background in information theory, statistics, communications theory and/or channel coding, and will conduct research related to the project. A background in optimization and asymptotic methods in probability and statistics is desirable. The specific area of research will be determined in consultation with the PI, considering the skills and interests of the successful candidates. Successful candidates will work closely with the PI (Professor Albert Guillén i Fàbregas) and actively participate in the activities of the PI's research group. The project will be run in collaboration with the Universitat Politècnica de Catalunya, Barcelona, and short research stays in Barcelona will be possible.

Key responsibilities and duties include undertaking an independent program of research and assisting with ongoing research lines, developing numerical experiments, writing up results for publication, and presenting work to colleagues at conferences or seminars, both internally and externally. Funding for international conference travel will be available. The successful candidates may also be asked to assist in organising various seminars and study groups.

During the period of funding for this role, successful candidates may be eligible to complete their PhD studies.

The successful candidate will have a Master's degree (or equivalent) in Electrical, Information or Telecommunications Engineering, Computer Science or Mathematics by the start date of the position and should have relevant background knowledge in Information Theory.

The post holders will be located in Central Cambridge.

Fixed-term: The funds for this post are available for 42 months in the first instance.

Once an offer of employment has been accepted, the successful candidate will be required to undergo a health assessment.

To apply online for this vacancy and to view further information about the role, please click the 'Apply' button above. 

Please ensure that you upload your Curriculum Vitae (CV) and a covering letter in the Upload section of the online application. Please indicate the contact details of two academic referees on the online application form and upload a full curriculum vitae. Please ensure that at least one of your referees is contactable at any time during the selection process and is made aware that they will be contacted by the Engineering HR Office Administrator to request that they upload a reference for you to our Web Recruitment System; and please encourage them to do so promptly. Please submit your application by midnight on the closing date.

Informal inquiries can be made by contacting Professor Albert Guillén i Fàbregas at albert.guillen@eng.cam.ac.uk. For queries relating to the application process, please email Lina Zvaginyte¿Bagociene at sigproc-admin@eng.cam.ac.uk.

Please quote reference NM46034 on your application and in any correspondence about this vacancy.

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