COLCOM - Postdoctoral Researcher in Machine Learning for Energy Efficient IoT Networks

Mohammed VI Polytechnic University (UM6P) is an internationally oriented institution of higher learning, that is committed to an educational system based on the highest standards of teaching and research in fields related to the sustainable economic development of Morocco and Africa. UM6P is an institution oriented towards applied research and innovation. On a specific focus on Africa, UM6P aims to position these fields as the forefront and become a university of international standing.

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About COLCOM:

The School of Computer Sciences at Mohammed VI Polytechnic University (UM6P), Benguerir, Morocco, is seeking for a postdoctoral candidate in the area of machine learning for IoT networks. The candidate must hold (or about to complete) a PhD in the related fields. The candidate is expected to have hands-on experience in fields related to wireless communications.

Key duties: The Postdoctoral Fellow will be expected to:

• Publish in high impact journals in the field.
• Supervise graduate and undergraduate students.
• Contribute to teaching or other training activities (if applicable)

Criteria of the candidate:

• PhD in the field of wireless communication, computer science, or any related field.
• Strong publication record in high impact conferences / journals.
• Aptitude for teamwork, problem solving, and collaborative relationships
• Strong technical background in at least one of the following areas: Multiple access techniques, interference management, energy efficiency, resource allocation, security against intrusive devices

Applications and selection procedure: Applications must be sent using a single electronic zipped folder with the mention of the job title in the mail subject. The folder must contain:

• A 1-page cover letter with main research interests.
• A detailed CV.
• A 1-page brief research statement.

Shortlisted candidates will be invited for an Interview.