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Awards

Aaron D. Wyner Distinguished Service Award
The Aaron D. Wyner Distinguished Service Award honors an individual who has shown outstanding leadership in, and provided long-standing, exceptional service to, the Information Theory community.
Claude E. Shannon Award
The Claude E. Shannon Award is the highest honor from the IEEE Information Theory Society. The award has been instituted to honor consistent and profound contributions to the field of information theory.
Communications Society & Information Theory Society Joint Paper Award
The Communications Society & Information Theory Society Joint Paper Award recognizes outstanding papers that lie at the intersection of communications and information theory.
Goldsmith Lecturer
The Goldsmith Lecturer Program was established with a generous gift of Dr. Andrea Goldsmith in 2019. The Goldsmith Lecture will be delivered by an early-career woman researcher at one of the ITSoc’s Schools of Information Theory, held for the benefit of students and postdoctoral researchers.
Information Theory Society Paper Award
The Information Theory Society Paper Award is given annually for an outstanding publication in the fields of interest to the Society appearing anywhere during the preceding four calendar years.
Jack Keil Wolf ISIT Student Paper Award
The IEEE Jack Keil Wolf ISIT Student Paper Award is given to up to 3 outstanding papers for which a student is the principal author and presenter.
James L. Massey Research & Teaching Award for Young Scholars
The James L. Massey Research & Teaching Award for Young Scholars recognizes outstanding achievement in research and teaching by young scholars in the Information Theory community.
Padovani Lecturer
The Padovani Lecturer Program was established with a generous gift of Dr. Roberto Padovani in 2009. The Padovani Lecture will be delivered by an outstanding member of the Information Theory community at one of the ITSoc’s Schools of Information Theory, held for the benefit of students and postdoctoral researchers.
Thomas M. Cover Dissertation Award
The IEEE Information Theory Society Thomas M. Cover Dissertation Award is awarded annually to the author of an outstanding doctoral dissertation contributing to the mathematical foundations of any of the information sciences within the purview of the Society.

Distinguished Lecturers

The Distinguished Lecturers program promotes interest in information theory by supporting chapters who wish to invite prominent information theory researchers to give talks at their events.

Conferences

Job list

Post-Doctoral Researcher in Distributed Computing
The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology
Post-Doctoral Researcher in Distributed Computing at The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology.
Apr 13, 2021
Postdoctoral Research Fellowship on Data Privacy
University of New South Wales, Canberra, Australia
There is an exciting postdoc (research associate) opportunity at UNSW Canberra, Australia, to conduct cutting-edge research on data privacy, at the cross section of information theory and computer science. The postdoctoral fellowship is offered for 18 months and comes with an attractive salary package.
Mar 17, 2021
Open Postdoc Positions
Universidad Carlos III de Madrid
The Universidad Carlos III de Madrid has published a call for postdoctoral fellowships. These fellowships have a duration of 3 years at an annual gross salary of 35.000€. The deadline for applications is March 21, 2021.
Mar 2, 2021
Postdoctoral Position in Machine Learning and Information Theory
IST Austria
Postdoc position in machine learning and information theory supervised by Prof. Marco Mondelli is available.
Feb 26, 2021
Tenure-Track and Tenured Positions in Communications
New York University Abu Dhabi
The Division of Engineering at NYU Abu Dhabi is searching for distinguished scholars to conduct important research and teach the next generation of global leaders.
Feb 25, 2021
Tenure Track Faculty Positions
Rutgers University
The ECE Department at Rutgers is hiring for two openings for positions starting Fall 2021.
Feb 23, 2021
Three-Year Faculty Position, Mathematics and Engineering
Queen’s University, Canada
The Department of Mathematics and Statistics at Queen’s University invites applications for a 3-year Non-Renewable faculty position at the rank of Assistant Professor with specialization in Mathematics and Engineering with a preferred starting date of July 1, 2021.
Feb 19, 2021
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Postdoc Position in Information Theory over Networks
Tel-Aviv University
A postdoc position is available at Tel-Aviv University, department of electrical engineering, Israel, supervised by Prof. Zachi (Itzhak) Tamo and funded by an ERC starting grant.
Feb 18, 2021
Associate Professor in Applied Mathematics, Probability, and Statistics
Télécom SudParis
Télécom SudParis is recruiting an Associate Professor with research interests in statistics and applied probability with application to statistical signal processing or information theory.
Feb 15, 2021
Postdoctoral Position
University of Pennsylvania
Postdoctoral position at the boundary of information theory, Network Sciences, and Learning.
Feb 13, 2021
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Lecturer/Senior Lecturer/Associate Professor in Statistical Science
University of Bristol
The School of Mathematics at the University of Bristol is seeking to make an appointment in statistical science at the level of Lecturer (analogous to Assistant Professor), Senior Lecturer, or Associate Professor, depending on the experience of the successful candidate. We are looking for world-class researcher who has demonstrated, or shown potential for, the highest achievements in any area of mainstream statistical science or cognate areas. The post-holder will join the School’s Institute of Statistical Science, and will be responsible for undertaking independent research and delivering excellent teaching at undergraduate and postgraduate level.
Feb 12, 2021
PhD Student in Machine Learning for Energy-Efficient Communication Systems
Open vacancy for a PhD student in communication theory and the application of machine learning in reliable communications at Karlsruhe Institute of Technology (KIT) in Germany.
Jan 21, 2021
Postdoc in Information Theory for Energy-Efficient Communications
We have an open vacancy for a postdoc in information and communication theory for energy-efficient communications at the Communications Engineering Lab at Karlsruhe Institute of Technology (KIT) in Germany.
Jan 21, 2021
Postdoc Position at the University of Cambridge
Postdoc position in information theory and learning supervised by Professor Varun Jog and Professor Po-Ling Loh. Applications should be submitted online https://www.jobs.cam.ac.uk/job/28337/
Jan 13, 2021
Faculty Position at University of Toronto in Deep Learning
The Departments of Computer Science and Electrical & Computer Engineering at the University of Toronto are inviting applications for joint tenure-stream positions starting July 1, 2021, in Machine Learning with a focus on Deep Learning. We interpret these areas in the broadest possible sense and have positions at both the junior and senior level.
Jan 7, 2021
New York University: Tenure-Track Positions in Artificial Intelligence
As a part of its Artificial Intelligence Initiative, New York University invites candidates to apply for tenure-track positions in AI.
Dec 9, 2020
Research Fellow in Coding Theory
The Coding and Information Transmission Group at the Institute of Computer Science, the University of Tartu, Estonia, is looking for a Research Fellow (post-doc).
Dec 2, 2020
Faculty Position in Electrical Engineering at Notre Dame - Open Rank
The Department of Electrical Engineering at the University of Notre Dame invites applications for a tenured or tenure-track faculty position. All levels will be considered.
Oct 29, 2020
Postdoc on High-Speed Error-Correcting Codes and Signal Shaping
Hiring one postdoctoral researcher at Eindhoven University of Technology for up to 1.5 years. The candidate must have a PhD degree in information and/or communications theory, signal processing, or computer science. A strong background on FPGA programming is highly desirable. Affinity with physical layer (including channel coding and/or constellations shaping) is beneficial, but not mandatory.
Oct 5, 2020
Postdoc Position in Information Theory at Eindhoven University of Technology
Offering a Postdoc Position (1 year) in information theory applied to the nonlinear optical fibre channel. PhD degree in information and/or communications theory or signal processing required. Strong background on Shannon theory highly desirable. Affinity with optical communications, beneficial, but not mandatory. Candidates with degree in mathematics or nonlinear physics welcome to apply.
Sep 16, 2020

Jobs Board

Postdoctoral Researcher Position on Information Theory and Coding
Bilkent University

Immediate openings for postdocs on insertion/deletion channels and DNA storage at Bilkent…

Mar 3, 2023
Postdoc Positions in Wireless Communications
University of Hawaii

Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering at University of Hawaii is looking for two…

Feb 22, 2023
Postdoctoral Position in Econometrics and Statistics
University of Vienna-Department of Statistics and Operations Research

The University of Vienna invites applications for a postdoctoral position in the field of…

Feb 10, 2023

News

Robert Calderbank - USC Viterbi Lecture, Thursday March 2, 2023

Robert Calderbank of Duke University will give the 2023 USC Viterbi Lecture on Thursday, March 2,…

Feb 28, 2023
Submission Deadline Approaching: JSAIT Issue on Role of Freshness and Semantic Measures

Call for Papers for JSAIT Issue on the Role of Freshness and Semantic Measures in the Transmission…

Feb 17, 2023
IEEE Information Theory Society Call for 2023 Award Nominations

Nominations are now open for paper awards as well as annual awards and recognition from the IEEE…

Jan 9, 2023
Aylin Yener Has Been Elected To Be the Next IEEE Division IX Director

The IT Society congratulates our Past President Aylin Yener for being elected to be the next IEEE…

Dec 22, 2022

News

ISIT 2021 Post-Symposium Summary and Thanks
ISIT 2021, the longest ISIT ever, is now completed. We thank all participants for contributing to the success of this virtual conference. Read on to see a summary of the statistics.
Jul 22, 2021
Raymond W. Yeung Named Recipient of 2022 Claude E. Shannon Award
The IEEE Information Theory Society is pleased to announce that Raymond W. Yeung is the recipient of the Claude E. Shannon award for consistent and profound contributions to the field of information theory. He will deliver his Shannon Lecture at ISIT 2022.
Jul 20, 2021
2021 Jack Keil Wolf ISIT Student Paper Award Recipients Announced
Two recipients have been announced for the 2021 Jack Keil Wolf ISIT Student Paper Award
Jul 20, 2021
2021 Information Theory Society Paper Award Recipients Named
2021 Information Theory Society Paper Award recipients named
Jul 13, 2021
Contributions for Society Newsletter
Please submit any contributions for the society newsletter by July 31st.
Jul 13, 2021
ITSoc Diversity and Inclusion Survey
As part of efforts to improve inclusivity in the information theory community, if you have participated in the information theory community in any way, please fill out this demographics and inclusion survey https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/ITSoc
Jul 12, 2021
Survey on the Possible Format of Future ISITs
Please let us know what you think about the format of future of ISITs by taking this survey. https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/RHSZ29L With ISIT now running, it is a great time to let us know what you think.
Jul 12, 2021
ISIT 2021 - Virtual Mentorship Event
The Student and Outreach Subcommittee and the Diversity and Inclusion Committee of the IEEE IT society are organizing a virtual mentorship event during the ISIT 2021 conference, on topics relevant to the student, postdoc and young faculty community of the IT society.
Jul 8, 2021
Q&A Session with Shannon Award Recipient Alon Orlitsky
The IT Society's Student and Outreach subcommittee is excited to announce a live Q&A session with this year’s Shannon Award recipient Alon Orlitsky. Register by July 16 at https://2021.ieee-isit.org/MeetShannonLecturer.asp
Jul 7, 2021
2021 ComSoc/ITSoc Joint Paper Award Recipients Named
2021 ComSoc/ITSoc Joint Paper Award Recipients Named
Jul 6, 2021
ISIT 2021 - Meet the Shannon Lecturer
ISIT 2021 - Meet the 2021 Shannon Lecturer, Alon Orlitsky, during a live Q&A session.
Jul 6, 2021
ISIT 2021 Begins July 12 (Australia Time!)
ISIT 2021 begins on July 12, and there is still time to register. A welcome message video is now available, with an overview of the program and session format. https://2021.ieee-isit.org/#footer
Jul 1, 2021
Gerhard Kramer Named Recipient of the 2021 Aaron D. Wyner Distinguished Service Award
Gerhard Kramer has been named recipient of the 2021 Aaron D. Wyner Distinguished Service Award.
Jul 1, 2021
Call for Volunteers - Table Hosts for WITHITS Networking Event
WITHITS is recruiting volunteers as table hosts for networking event at ISIT2021. We are planning a virtual networking roundtables event for WITHITS at ISIT this year, and we are looking for people willing to help virtually host a table at this event. 
Jun 29, 2021
CFP: Entropy: Special Issue "Information Theory and Machine Learning"
Call for papers - Entropy: Special Issue "Information Theory and Machine Learning". The goal of the special issue is to collect new results in using information theoretic thinking to solve machine learning problems.
Jun 28, 2021
Changho Suh named recipient of the 2021 James L. Massey Award
Changho Suh named recipient of the 2021 James L. Massey Award
Jun 24, 2021
Anuran Makur named the recipient the 2021 Thomas M. Cover Dissertation Award
Anuran Makur's thesis "Information Contraction and Decomposition" has been awarded the 2021 Thomas M. Cover Dissertation Award.
Jun 18, 2021
2021 North American School of Information Theory
The 2021 North American School of Information Theory will take place next week, featuring six tutorials.
Jun 15, 2021
2021 ITSoc Chapter of the Year Announced!
The Guangzhou Section Chapter named 2021 Chapter of the Year.
Jun 11, 2021

Past meeting

BOG Meeting - Hybrid Meeting @ ITA 2023, San Diego, California
This will be a hybrid meeting in person and on zoom in conjunction with ITA 2023.
BOG Meeting - October 2022
This will be a virtual meeting on zoom. BoG members and approved presenters will receive an invite to the meeting.
BOG Meeting - Hybrid Meeting @ ISIT 2022, Espoo, Finland
This will be a hybrid meeting in person and on zoom in conjunction with ISIT 2022.
BOG Meeting - March 2023
This will be a virtual meeting on zoom. BoG members and approved presenters will receive an invite to the meeting.
BOG Meeting - November 2021
This will be a virtual meeting on zoom. BoG members and approved presenters will receive an invite to the meeting.
BOG Meeting - June 2021
The second BOG meeting of 2021 will be held virtually on zoom. BOG members and approved presenters will receive an invite to the meeting.
BOG Meeting - March 2021
This will be a virtual meeting on zoom. BoG members and approved presenters will have received an invite to the meeting.
BOG Meeting @ New Brunswick, NJ - 2019
The third BoG Meeting of 2019 will take place at Rutgers University, New Brunswick, NJ.
BoG Meeting @ Chicago, IL 2015
Meeting will be held right after Allerton
BoG Meeting @ ISIT 2015, Hong Kong
Annual Meeting of the Information Theory Society
BoG Meeting - GlobalMeet
The BoG Meeting will be held via GlobalMeet on Saturday, September 20 (7:00 AM Pacific Time).
BoG Meeting @ ITA 2014, San Diego, CA
First BoG meeting of 2014
BoG Meeting @ ITA 2013, San Diego, CA
First BoG meeting of 2013
BoG meeting @ ITW 2012, Lausanne
Last BoG meeting of 2012.
IT BoG meeting @ ITA 2012, UCSD
Meeting of the Board of Governors
BoG Meeting @ ITW 2011, Paraty, Brazil
The third BoG meeting of 2011 will take place on ***Monday*** October 17, in Paraty Brazil, in conjunction with ITW 2011, starting at about 6:00pm with a buffet dinner at the restaurant Banana de Terra (one block away from the conference center).
BoG Meeting @ ISIT 2011, St. Petersburg, Russia
The annual BoG meeting will take place on Sunday July 31, at the ISIT 2011 conference hotel, starting at 12:00 noon **sharp** with a buffet lunch. The meeting room is "Green 6+7" and will be clearly indicated at the registration desk, operational from Sunday July 31, morning. Please follow the signs and/or ask the registration desk in order to get to the lunch and meeting.
BoG Meeting, ISIT 2010
Annual meeting of the IEEE Information Theory Society Board of Governors. All are welcome to attend. Some portions of the meeting will be conducted in camera. The formal part of the meeting will commence at 12:45pm.
BoG Meeting, La Jolla, CA, 2010
First Board of Governors' meeting of 2010.
BoG Meeting, ITW Taormina 2009
The final BoG meeting of 2009. Dinner will be served at 6:30 and the meeting will start shortly thereafter. Everyone is welcome to attend. Meeting will be held in the Saletta Belvedere room of the Villa Diodoro (workshop hotel).
BoG Meeting, ISIT 2009
Annual meeting of the Information Theory Society BOGs. Everyone is welcome to attend all or part of the meeting. The meeting will be preceeded by lunch at 12:15, with the formal meeting starting at 1pm, ending at 5:30pm.

Research In Information Theory

Selected papers on information theory from our journals and conferences

Videos on Information Theory