Research Assistant in Information Theory (Fixed Term)

Applications are invited for a Research Assistant position to work on the ERC Advanced Grant on "Scaling and Concentration Laws in Information Theory" led by Professor Albert Guillén i Fàbregas. The project studies the fundamental limits of channels and sources where the optimal number of messages scales sub-exponentially with the length, concentration laws for random coding, sub-optimal decoding, the design of optimal codes, as well as related statistical inference problems.

The successful candidate will have a genuine interest in Shannon Theory and will have a background in information theory, statistics, communications theory and/or channel coding, and will conduct research related to the project. A background in optimisation and asymptotic methods in probability and statistics is desirable. The specific area of research will be determined in consultation with the PI, considering the skills and interests of the successful candidates. The successful candidate will work closely with the PI (Professor Albert Guillén i Fàbregas) and actively participate in the activities of the PI's research group. The project is run in collaboration with the Universitat Politècnica de Catalunya, Barcelona, and short research stays in Barcelona will be possible.

Key responsibilities and duties include undertaking independent research and assisting with ongoing research, developing numerical experiments, writing up results for publication, and presenting work to colleagues at conferences or seminars, both internally and externally. Funding for international conference travel will be available. The successful candidate may also be asked to assist in organising various seminars and study groups.

The successful candidate will have a degree in Electrical, Information or Telecommunications Engineering, Computer Science or Mathematics. A Master's degree is desirable.

The post holders will be located in Central Cambridge.

Salary Range: Research Assistant: £33,002 - £35,608

Fixed-term: The length of appointment is 38 months or until 30 November 2029, whichever comes soonest.