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Graduate Research Position: Customizable Multi-Processor Architectures and Algorithms, Canada

This position will be based at the Okanagan campus of UBC, and will begin as soon as possible.
Successful candidates will work on one of two related projects in the area of run-time configurable computing systems. The first project involves architectures and compiler support for the run-time customization of multi-processor systems. It further involves the development of innovative (re-) configurable architectures based on FPGA and course-grained fabrics. The second project relates to the application of reconfigurable systems to various problems in biomedical processing, network security, finance, bioinformatics, or computer-aided design.
The successful candidate must have a strong background in hardware and software design with exposure to one or more of the following areas: advanced digital hardware design, field-programmable gate arrays (FPGAs), computer architecture, software engineering, real-time systems, numerical analysis, algorithm analysis, and convex optimization.
Interested students should contact Dr. Peter Hallschmid (Electrical Engineering) at the School of Engineering at UBC (peter.hallschmid-at-ubc.ca). Please include your resume/CV with a brief description of your research experience.

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University of Alabama Offers PhD Positions in the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering, USA

The laboratory is engaged in several research projects covering monitoring of human behaviors in natural environment and biofeedback. The positions are available in two tracks:

1. Wearable sensor development. The ideal candidate will have a hands-on experience in design, prototyping and fabrication of digital
and analog electronic circuits, microcontroller interfacing, C/C++ programming, as well as familiarity with Matlab, Labview and digital signal processing.

2. Signal processing and pattern recognition. The ideal candidate will have a practical experience with signal processing algorithms as well
as familiarity with method of machine learning and computational intelligence. Matlab, Labview and C/C+ (or Java) proficiency is desired.

The candidate is expected to be a reliable and self-motivated team player. The assistantship covers a yearly stipend and tuition. These positions may potentially lead to a PhD degree in Electrical and Computer Engineering.

Interested candidates should send their CV, TOEFL/IELTS and GRE scores to Dr. Edward Sazonov at esazonov-at-eng.ua.edu

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Australian Postgraduate Award in Fuzzy Spatial Temporal Climate Modelling, Australia: Sciences & Engineering

This scholarship is funded by an ARC Linkage-Projects grant working with Grain Growers Association and will provide support for 3 years on a full-time basis for a research project leading to a PhD. The objective of the research project is to develop a prediction model of seasonal rainfall and temperature based on fuzzy theory and data mining techniques.

Applicants should have an Honours 1 or 2A degree in Science, Engineering, Agricultural Science or Land and Water Science. Demonstrated experience in programming mathematical algorithms using command line or research level programming languages (R, Matlab, Java, Fortran or C) is essential.The scholarship stipend is $27,222 p.a. in 2011 (tax exempt).Applications, including a curriculum vitae, copy of an academic transcript, proof of citizenship or permanent residency, the names and contact details of at least two referees.

Scholarship Application Deadline: 28 February 2011

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