stillingsbetegnelse: PhD position in Drone Video Communication

jobbeskrivelse:
The Technical University of Denmark invites application for a PhD project in the area of Drone Video Communication Technology. The project is placed within the Communication Technology Section at DTU Fotonik. Project description The goal of this PhD project is to study, propose and implement novel applications in the area of Drone Video Communication Technology. Drones flying video possibly also with infrared or other sensors may be used for a wide range of applications. The project shall investigate drone video applications capturing multiple signals, communicating over multiple channels and involving multiple drones. Applications range from inspection to multi-camera systems for broadcast and film events. In the project one or more demanding drone video communication applications shall be chosen. The main topics the researcher will tackle within the project are: •Processing and coding video and sensor data •Communication of data and control signals •Implement and test the drone video system in selected application scenario Qualifications The candidate must have a master's degree in engineering or a similar degree with an academic level equivalent to the master's degree in engineering. A solid background of signal and video processing or digital communications is important. Good communication skills in written and spoken English are a must. Approval and Enrolment The scholarship for the PhD degree is subject to academic approval, only candidates with an above the average marks are accepted in the program. We recommend the applicants to contact the supervisors in advance to assess the suitability of the application. Candidates will be enrolled in one of the general degree programs of DTU. For information about the general requirements for enrolment and the general planning of the scholarship studies, please see the DTU PhD Guide. You can read more about Department of Photonics Engineering on http://www.fotonik.dtu.dk. Assessment The assessment of the applicants will be made by the department PhD school and the supervisors. Salary and appointment terms The salary and appointment terms are consistent with the current Danish rules for Ph.D. degree researchers. The period of employment is 3 years. Supervisors •Professor Søren Forchhammer, Coding and Visual Communication Technology, sofo (at) fotonik.dtu.dk •Prof. Michael Berger, Networks, msbe (at) fotonik.dtu.dk Application Please submit your online application no later than 8 November 2015. Applications must be submitted as one pdf file containing all materials to be given consideration. To apply, please open the link "Apply online," fill in the online application form, and attach all your materials in English in one pdf file. The file must include: •A letter motivating the application (cover letter) •Curriculum vitae •Grade transcripts and BSc/MSc diploma (an official translation into English) •Excel sheet with translation of grades to the Danish grading system (see guidelines and excel spreadsheet here) Candidates may apply prior to ob­tai­ning their master's degree, but cannot begin before having received it. All interested candidates irrespective of age, gender, race, disability, religion or ethnic background are encouraged to apply. DTU is a technical university providing internationally leading research, education, innovation and public service. Our staff of 5,800 advance science and technology to create innovative solutions that meet the demands of society; and our 10,300 students are being educated to address the technological challenges of the future. DTU is an independent academic university collaborating globally with business, industry, government, and public agencies.

Arbejdsgiver Navn: Danmarks Tekniske Universitet

Arbejdsgiver telefonnummer: 45252525

Arbejdsgiver faxnummer: 45881799

Job kort beskrivelse:
Undervisning og forskning på universiteter og højere læreranstalter

land: Danmark

region: Hovedstaden

krævede uddannelse: Ikke angivet

Kilde til jobtilbud: AMS, Offentlige arbejdsformidlinger, Danmark