[DMANET] PhD position in coding theory for flash memories

Doctorate Student in coding theory



The Coding and Information Transmission Group, part of Theoretical Computer Science Group, at the University of Tartu, Estonia, is looking for a doctorate student for a project on coding for flash memories, in the Institute of mathematics and statistics. The ideal candidate will have strength in one or more of the following areas:



Any area related to coding theory

Algorithms and programming

Combinatorics

Algebra

Probability theory



The income is at least 1060 euro per month (net) plus social benefits. Some travel money will also be available. Cost of living in Estonia is relatively low, see e.g. https://www.ut.ee/en/welcome/international-students and http://www.expatistan.com/cost-of-living .



A successful candidate should:



Hold a Master's degree or equivalent before the start of studies (Fall 2020)

Have a strong background in mathematics, and studies completed in mathematics, computer science, electrical engineering or a related field



To apply, please submit the following documents (by email):



Application letter

Statement of research interest

Curriculum vitae

Publication list (optional)

Copies of transcripts of academic degrees

Names of two referees



Deadline: 23rd February 2020



Do not hesitate to contact us in case of questions.



Contact: Ago-Erik Riet, e-mail agoerik at ut.ee, see https://www.etis.ee/Portal/Persons/Display/fa2b849b-a7cb-4463-aefd-01603d27ebc6?tabId=CV_ENG and https://www.ut.ee/en/kontakt/matemaatika-statistika-instituut and http://cit.cs.ut.ee/



For a formal advertisement please also see: https://www.ut.ee/en/phd-mathematics

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PhD in Mathematics | University of Tartu<https://www.ut.ee/en/phd-mathematics>
Student Admissions University of Tartu Ülikooli 18, 50090 Tartu, Estonia Phone (+372) 737 5630 phdadmissions [ät] ut.ee Office visits upon agreement
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To see a wide range of present-day topics in information theory / coding theory, you can see papers accepted to the main yearly IEEE information theory conference ISIT, e.g. Paris 2019 at https://2019.ieee-isit.org/TechnicalProgram.asp .

IEEE ISIT 2019 || Paris, France || 7-12 July 2019<https://2019.ieee-isit.org/TechnicalProgram.asp>
2019 IEEE International Symposium on Information Theory 7-12 July 2019 • Paris, France
2019.ieee-isit.org


Sincerely,

Ago-Erik Riet

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