Job offer Two Doctoral Researchers (m/f/d) in Molecular Communications at the Institute for Digital Communications

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• Friedrich-Alexander-Universität Erlangen-Nürnberg

• Posted on: 26 August 2024

Two Doctoral Researchers (m/f/d) in Molecular Communications at the Institute for Digital Communications

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26 Aug 2024

Job Information

Organisation/Company
Friedrich-Alexander-Universität Erlangen-Nürnberg

Department
Electrical Engineering

Research Field
Engineering » Communication engineering

Researcher Profile
First Stage Researcher (R1)

Positions
PhD Positions

Country
Germany

Application Deadline
1 Feb 2025 – 12:30 (Europe/Berlin)

Type of Contract
Temporary

Job Status
Full-time

Is the job funded through the EU Research Framework Programme?
Not funded by a EU programme

Is the Job related to staff position within a Research Infrastructure?
No

Offer Description

Overview on the Research Area: While conventional communication systems rely on electromagnetic waves, in Molecular Communication (MC) , information is encoded into the properties of small particles. This allows communication between nodes with sizes in the order of nano- and micrometers. Thus, engineered MC systems are expected to enable communication between nanomachines and facilitate interaction with biological systems.

One of the most fascinating envisioned applications of MC is the Internet of BioNanoThings (IoBNT) . So far, the Internet of Things (IoT) has marked an important step towards digitalization, as it enables the autonomous information exchange between multiple devices. This advance also sparked a previous evolution of health care systems, e.g., the emergence of wearable and implantable health monitoring devices connected to the Internet. The next revolutionary but logical step to advance personalized health care even further is the extension of the IoT to the inside of the human body. This idea spawned the concept of the IoBNT, facilitating detection and treatment of diseases inside the human body based on an in-body network of nanodevices and an external control unit. The in-body network includes synthetic and biological sensors and actuators in the cardiovascular system to detect biomarkers and provide localized and personalized treatment. The technical feasibility of the IoBNT
requires the deployment of an MC network inside the body , a gateway between the inner and the outer network , and suitable communication protocols .

Project Description: The two doctoral research projects aim the development of communication concepts for the IoBNT. This includes the communication between synthetic or natural nanodevices communicating inside the body as well as their communication with external control units. In particular, research project is focused on the development of suitable signaling schemes for transmitters and receivers, channel models and simulation algorithms. During the research project, the doctoral researchers will contribute to different European and German projects on MC and IoBNT, and will work in an interdisciplinary research team.

Qualification Profile: Master Degree in Electrical Engineering with specialization in Communications or a related field. Strong interest in interdisciplinary research.

We offer

• TV-L E13 position for up to three years
• High quality interdisciplinary research in an emerging and fascinating field of research
• A structured supervision and qualification program

Application via e-mail

Please submit a single pdf file , including a motivation letter (max. 1 page), curriculum vitae (max. 2 pages), and copies of graduation certificates and transcript of records to max.schaefer@fau.de. Applications will be accepted immediately until both positions are filled.

For further information contact Dr. Maximilian Schäfer (max.schaefer@fau.de)

Where to apply

E-mail
max.schaefer@fau.de

Requirements

Research Field
Engineering » Communication engineering

Education Level
Master Degree or equivalent

Research Field
Engineering » Electrical engineering

Education Level
Master Degree or equivalent

Languages
ENGLISH

Level
Good

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