PhD Positions on Embedded Computing Systems at Chosun University, Korea

PhD Research Assistantship in the Embedded Computing Area at the Computer Systems Lab, Chosun University, Gwangju, Republic of Korea
The Computer Systems Lab (CSLab) is seeking for skillful, hard working and highly motivated candidates with good credentials to join our dynamic international team as PhD students within the area of embedded computing systems.
The PhD positions are targeted at the following research topics:

• Configurable Computing
• Embedded Computing
• Bio-Inspired Computing
• Lab-in-a-Box Systems
• Virtual Instrumentation
• A round-trip economy class ticket to and from Korea
• Monthly Allowance of 900,000 won(KRW)
• Basic Medical Insurance
• Duration: Direct PhD- 4years, Integrated MSc & PhD- 5years (these include Korean language training for cultural exchange and to assist students properly integrate while in Korea.? However, lectures and research activity will be in English language)
• Expected commencement date: Sep 2010 or March 2011

Profile of Ideal Candidates

• MSc, preferably in Computer Engineering or related areas (good BSc for those applying for the integrated MSc-PhD program)
• Good background in embedded systems
• Good programming skills
• Good English language skills- written and oral
• Good ability to cooperate with others in a multicultural environment
• Good ability for highly motivated independent research

Application Procedure

• Interested applicants should send the following to Prof Lee, Jeong-A at jalee@chosun.ac.kr by Friday, April 23, 2010 Korean time (GMT + 9):
• Study plan (clearly stating the research topics you are interested in. We would like to know your research interests and their relation to the CSLab?s research areas)
• Academic transcripts
• Brief summary of most recent thesis and the status (eg accepted, in progress, submitted, etc)
• CV (to include names, date of birth, nationality, sex, contact details, education, work experience, publications)

Only electronic applications are accepted. Items (1) , (2) and (3) should be merged as one pdf file with the name Familyname_Firstname_CSLab_App2010.pdf. Item (4) should be saved as a pdf with the name Familyname_Firstname_CV.pdf. Both pdf files must be sent by the stated date and should have ?2010 Application for Research Assistantship at the CSLab as the e-mail subject.
For any further questions about the PhD positions, please contact:
Prof Lee, Jeong-A
email: jalee@chosun.ac.kr
Successful applicants will be notified by Friday, April 30, 2010