RESEARCH/PhD Positions at ACG-CISUC, University of Coimbra, Portugal



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The Adaptive Computation Group at the Centre for Informatics and Systems of the University of
Coimbra (ACG-CISUC) is seeking for two PhD candidates or two research positions providing supporting
grants. The ACG profile and related info can be found in http://cisuc.dei.uc.pt/acg/. The positions
are funded by an EU 6th Framework IST Programme R&D Integrated Project which is starting.

PROJECT DESCRIPTION TOPICS: The general research topics are digital signal, body sound processing,
ECG analysis and early cardiac dysfunction diagnosis. An indicative list of possible research topics
is as following:

- Blind source separation
- Sound segmentation
- Feature extraction using advanced signal processing
- Data Mining and computational learning

REQUIREMENTS:
- M.Sc. or 5/4 year B.Sc. preferably in Informatics, Applied Mathematics and Electrical Engineering
- research experience in one of the above fields
- Good programming skills in C, C++ and Matlab
- Good knowledge of English;

Appointments can be extended for 3 years. Proven research experience in one of the above mentioned
fields, good knowledge of English and skilled in programming as well as a strong commitment in
academic research are highly desired.

Applicants for these positions should send until 1st March, by fax or email, a CV in English, two
recommendation letters in English, and a covering letter including contact information to:

Prof. Bernardete Ribeiro or Prof. Paulo de Carvalho Department of Informatics Engineering, Polo II,
University of Coimbra P-3030-290 Coimbra, Portugal Tel: +351 239 790 000 Fax: +351 239 701 266 e-
mail: [email protected] or [email protected]