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Jobs Opportunities
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Positions for Fresh and Experienced PhDs at Center for Advanced Studies in Telecommunication (CAST), COMSATS, Islamabad |
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The Center for Advanced Studies in
Telecommunication (CAST) is based at the COMSATS Institute of Information Technology,
Islamabad. Our research interests span seven key areas: Wireless Sensor Networks,
Optical Communications, Design Methodologies & Rapid Prototyping, Next Generation
Networks, Bio-inspired Advanced IT, Automotive Systems, and Low Power Mobile Architecture.
Faculty members, researchers and graduate students are from a diverse and international
background with an excellent repertoire. The research activities of the various
research groups at CAST are available at our website http://www.cast.net.pk |
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CAST is seeking highly motivated PhDs,
both fresh and experienced, in the field of Electrical Engineering and Computer
Science. We are looking for researchers with interest in – but not limited to –
the above mentioned areas. We have position for up to 20 PhDs and applications will
be solicited until these posts are filled. |
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The ideal candidates will be researchers
willing to work in a dynamic environment, where they can join existing R&D projects
or initiate new ones. They should be prepared to make novel contribution to their
field of interest. CAST is still a relatively new research center and hence provides
an excellent opportunity for researchers with vision and initiative. |
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CAST offers an attractive package with
competitive salaries and additional benefits which also depends on research profile
and industrial experience. |
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Requirements |
- PhD degree in Telecommunications,
Electrical Engineering, Electronics, Computer Science, Information Systems or related
field. Applicants who will be completing their doctorates in the next six months
are also encouraged to apply.
- Applicants both fresh and experienced
are encouraged to apply.
- Excellent problem solver with self-initiative.
- Well focused and dedicated.
- Able to communicate technically
in areas outside field of expertise.
- Willing to mentor fresh researchers.
• Fluency in spoken and written English is also required
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How to Apply |
- Applications should be furnished
with complete curriculum vitae, list of publications and other materials as deemed
necessary to evaluate applicant’s research ability.
- We will accept applications until
all 20 posts are filled. • Informal inquiries are welcome.
Applications may be emailed at cast.hr@comsats.edu.pk or posted at address
below:
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In-charge,
Human Resource
Center for Advanced Studies in Telecommunication (CAST)
COMSATS Institute of Information Technology Park Road, Chak Shahzad, Islamabad,
Pakistan
Phone # +92-51-8318471 Ext: 252
Website : www.cast.net.pk,
Email: cast.hr@comsats.edu.pk
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Position for Lecturers/ Researchers |
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The Center for Advanced Studies
in Telecommunication (CAST) at COMSATS Institute of Information Technology, Park
Road Chak Shahzad, Islamabad calls for applications to two PhD Student Positions
in the field of Ultra Wideband (UWB) Communication and Automotives. |
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CAST consists of seven dynamic research
groups. Faculty members, researchers and graduate students are from a diverse and
international background with an excellent repertoire.
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Applicants should hold MSc, or equivalent
academic degree, in Electrical/ Electronic Engineering or related discipline, with
previous experience in UWB and Automotives.
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Fluency in spoken and written English
is also required. |
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Successful applicant will be
prepared to make novel contributions to the field and is expected to present and
publish in peer-reviewed conferences and journals. Internships at international
universities or research institutions can be arranged in the course of the PhD research
project.
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The positions can be awarded for a
period of up to four years, and will include 25% teaching/administrative duties.
The positions are remunerated according to Higher Education Commission (HEC) salary
levels in the national salary scheme.
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Applicants are encouraged to submit
an application letter, resume, statement of research, copies of transcripts, as
well as name and email addresses of references as soon as possible. |
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*** Please mark subject ‘Positions
for Lecturers/ Researchers’ in your email or at envelop.
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Positions for Research Associates: |
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The Center for Advanced Studies in
Telecommunication (CAST) at COMSATS Institute of Information Technology, Park Road
Chak Shahzad, Islamabad calls for applications to Research Associate Positions in its
seven dynamic research groups.
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Research Groups at CAST are working
in Software Define Radio (SDR), WiMAX technologies, GSM, Ultra Wide Band Imaging,
Geographical Information System, Next Generation Networks, Bio-inspired Adv.
IT, and Low Power Mobile Architecture. There are more than 13 international
linkages, where CAST researchers are pursuing their Phds, MS and technical trainings.
These linkages also include industrial giants as NOKIA (Finland), Infinion (Germany),
Microsoft (Seattle) and Ericson (Sweden).
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Applications should be furnished with
complete CV. |
*** Please mark subject ‘Positions
for RA’ in your email or at envelop.
***Positions shall remain open as long as they are filled with suitable candidates.
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Applications may be emailed at cast.hr@comsats.edu.pk
or posted at address below: |
Manager,
Human Resource
Center for Advanced Studies in Telecommunication (CAST)
COMSATS Institute of Information Technology Park Road, Chak Shahzad, Islamabad,
Pakistan
Contact: +92 51 924 0419
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