Research degrees
A
postgraduate scholarship is available in the
Institute for
Telecommunications Research at the University of South Australia
to pursue a PhD in the exciting and emerging area of dedicated short
range communications for vehicle-to-vehicle and
vehicle-to-infrastructure communications. The student will conduct
theoretical and applied research in physical layer wireless
communications methods. The project focuses on the innovative use of
multiple antennas, channel modelling, coding and signal processing
techniques to increase reliability, throughput, and coverage of
vehicular ad-hoc networks. The main task is to devise improved
transmission strategies for with an emphasis on efficiency,
simplicity, and scalability to allow for practical implementation.
Of particular interest is integration with vehicle positioning
systems such as GPS and radar.
This project is in collaboration with leading DSRC technology company Cohda Wireless.
The candidate will receive a tax-free scholarship of $26,669 tax free per annum (2009 rate).
Communications technologies
This scholarship is for study in Australia for those who have achieved Honours 1 or equivalent, or Honours 2a or equivalent. Australian citizens, permanent residents of Australia, New Zealand citizens are eligible. International students are also eligible.
This scholarship is offered once only. Expressions of interest with CV attached should be forwarded by 31 October 2009.
For more information on the scholarships please contact:
Professor Alex Grant
Director, Institute for Telecommunications Research
Tel: 08 8302 3310
Email: Alex.grant@unisa.edu.au
Amanda Johnston or Sarah Armour
HR and Student Coordinators
Tel: 08 8302 3769 or 08 8302 3890
Email:
Amanda.johnston@unisa.edu.au or
Sarah.armour@unisa.edu.au
