UNIVERSITY OF PRINCE EDWARD ISLAND
DEPARTMENT OF COMPUTER SCIENCE AND INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY
POSTDOCTORAL FELLOWSHIP OPPORTUNITY
 
Wireless Sensor Networks for Patient Monitoring
 
The Department of Computer Science and Information Technology invites applications from qualified postdoctoral candidates for a research position in wireless sensor networks for patient monitoring. This position will report to Dr. Qiang Ye. 
 
Qualifications:
PhD or equivalent is required. Experience in wireless sensor networks is required. Preference will be given to candidates with the experience of applying wireless sensor networks to telehealth systems. The successful applicant is expected to have demonstrated ability to work independently and as part of a research team. 
 
Duties:
Responsibilities include:
 
  •  Independent research
  •  Possible supervision of undergraduate research assistants
  •  Interaction with industrial partners
  •  Manuscript preparation and completion
  •  Presentation of results 
  •  Research grant preparation
  •  Other related duties
  
Term:  2 years 
 
Salary:  $40,000 annually (fellowship) 
 
Start Date:  Negotiable, but as soon as possible
 
Application Instructions: Applications will be reviewed upon receipt and accepted until suitable candidates are found (no later than Jan. 30, 2011). Interested candidates should submit (preferably electronically) a letter of intent, curriculum vitae and arrange for at least three (3) letters of reference to be sent to:
 
Dr. Qiang Ye
Department of Computer Science & Information Technology
University of Prince Edward Island
550 University Avenue, Charlottetown, PE C1A 4P3 
E-mail: qye@upei.ca
 
The position is dependent upon final funding approval. In accordance with Canadian immigration requirements, all qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadian citizens and permanent residents will be given priority. UPEI is committed to the principle of equity in employment.