Project description
From the Time Square New Year’s Eve Ball in New York to the opening ceremony of Olympic Games in Beijing, from flash light to street and office lighting, there have been significantly growing applications of a new type of lighting source: the light emitting diode (LED). Recently it has been show that lighting LEDs also have the possibility to provide ubiquitous communications, by embedding invisible data in their light output. With the overcrowded radio-frequency wireless spectrum and ever increasing end-user demand for communications bandwidth, this use of lighting LEDs for data transmission, also known as visible light communications (VLC), becomes very promising. Projected applications include room-based ICT provisioning, building controls systems, intelligent traffic systems, and localization systems.
Two main challenges need to be tackled, before VLC can be widely applied. The first one relates to the fact that the optical spectrum, unlike the RF spectrum, is not protected by regulations. Hence, a VLC solution should be able to deal with optical interference of other light sources. The second point is the energy efficient implementation of high data rate transmissions, which are required for networking solutions. The COMLED project aims to tackle these challenges by developing, implementing and validating a VLC architecture that provides considerable data rates, networking capability and interference robustness. This will enable it to be broadly deployable.
The project is a joint effort of TU/e and Philips Research. It exploits the long-standing collaboration and leading expertise of both partners in signal processing for VLC. To build on this expertise, the candidate will be based for a part of his/her time at TU/e, and for another part at Philips Research. Philips is the worldwide market leader in lighting and one of the industry leaders in high brightness LEDs. This will allow the team to have access to the latest developments and experimental facilities in LED lighting.
The vacancy is positioned in the signal processing systems group at TU/e. This group is one of the most prominent electrical engineering groups in The Netherlands, with an excellent atmosphere, an outstanding academic reputation (as evidenced, for example, by 5 IEEE Fellowships), and an exceptional utilization track record (as evidenced by numerous patents and by 6 recent spin-out companies).
Requirements
Candidates for this position should have a strong Ph.D. degree in electrical engineering or physics, and an extensive publication record in leading international journals. A strong mathematical basis is required, along with a strong background in signal processing for communications. A demonstrated ability to think out of the box and to link theory to applications is essential. Candidates should be pro-active and entrepreneurial, and should have a ‘hands-on’ attitude. Other key attributes include good analytic, experimental and programming skills, and excellent social and team working skills.
What we offer:
A challenging job at a dynamic and ambitious University, with an opportunity to simultaneously build an industrial track record. A temporary appointment for the period of 2 years. Gross monthly salaries are in accordance with the Collective Labor Agreement (CAO) and are at least € 2379 gross per month and at most € 2861 gross per month. Salary is based on knowledge and experience. An attractive package of fringe benefits (including excellent work facilities, child care, and excellent sports facilities).
Information
For further information please contact prof.dr.ir. J.W.M. Bergmans, TU/e (j.w.m.bergmans@tue.nl) tel. +31 40 2474438 or dr.ir. Tim Schenk, Philips Research (Tim.Schenk@philips.com) tel. +31 40 2749764.
Application
If you are interested in this position, please upload a detailed curriculum vitae, an application letter motivating why the position and the proposed research is of interest to you and summarizing your views on the research area, a publication list, a copy of your best publication in English, course lists of your Masters and Bachelor programs (incl. grades), results of a recent English language test and the names of two references. In addition please indicate when you would be available to assume a position. The positions will be filled as soon as possible. The application can be send, all in electronic form, by using the “Apply Now” button.
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