Research Associate

**Jacobs University** is a private, state-accredited, English-language research university in Bremen. We are offering PreDegree, Bachelor, Master or PhD programs in three schools: School of Science, School of Computer Science & Engineering, School of Business, Social & Decision Sciences and are involved in the professional development of specialists and managers and in the transfer of knowledge. Our principles are first class research and teaching, international diversity and transdisciplinary cooperation. As an international university we attract highly talented and open-minded students from all over the world. Currently, more than 1,500 students from over 100 nations live and study on our residential campus.

**Joint Source-Channel Coding based on LDPC and Polar Coding**

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(Full ime; limited to 36 months, extension possible)

**Job ID 22-114**
- Explanation area and responsibility

**Your responsibilities**:

- working on funded projects with an emphasis on on inter-linking source and channel coding based on LDPC and Polar codes
- preparation of presentations, publications, and reports
- working in an interdisciplinary team
- working on a PhD or scientific research

**Your profil**:

- University degree (Diploma, Master) in Electrical Engineering (EE) or Electrical and Computer Engineering (ECE) or similar majors with focus in Communications
- Very good knowledge of coding, especially LDPC and/or Polar coding
- Safe foundation in communications, information theory, and digital signal processing.
- Proficiency in English, some German basics are useful, but not required

**We offer**:

- The result counts: trust working hours for work-life balance
- Possibility to work remotely
- Individual on-boarding, career
- and development planning
- Company fitness program offers with EGYM Well Pass (former Qualitrain)
- Jacobs University has extensive programs on sustainability, environmental sustainability, equal opportunities and high ethical values

If you enjoy a dynamic international working environment and like to work in a highly motivated and friendly team, you are exactly right with us You can expect an open corporate culture with flat hierarchies as well as interesting and challenging tasks. During your induction, you will be optimally prepared for your area of responsibility.