To whom it may concern,<br><br>I am Iņigo Urteaga, a M.S. Telecommunication Engineering graduated from the ETSI Bilbao (Spain) and currently working for the telecommunications department at Tecnalia (<a href="http://www.tecnalia.com/en/divisions/ict-european-software-institute/telecom/telecom.htm">http://www.tecnalia.com/en/divisions/ict-european-software-institute/telecom/telecom.htm</a>). I have experienced both academia and the telecommunications job-market over these last few years and, as a consequence, I have realized that I want research to be the foundation of my career plan.<br>

<br>On the one hand, communications and networking, specially wireless, are the research topics that motivate and inspire me most. On the other, I have always embraced eager enthusiasm for pure sciences, such as physics and biology. Emerging concepts as biotechnology, nanoscience or quantum physics immediately capture my attention and curiosity. That is the reason why Prof. Ian F. Akyildiz&#39;s key-note lecture covering nanonetworking in the past ICETE 2010 conference made such an impact on me. His presentation about the immense possibilities and challenges raised by nanoscience was definitely inspiring. Later, as I had the pleasure to be involved in a conversation with Prof. Akyildiz, he introduced me to this project initiated as a collaboration between Prof. Ian F. Akyildiz and Prof. Josep Solé-Pareta: NaNoNetworking Center in Catalonia. Hence, I have been closely following N3Cat&#39;s website and related news since last July.<br>

<br>As matter of fact, this beginning of 2011, I have decided to commit myself to research and I am now determined to obtain a PhD. I am well aware of the dedication needed but, at the same time, I am one hundred percent sure that I want a PhD to be the next step in my career.<br>

<br>All in all, this is my formal inquiry regarding the PhD openings N3Cat may have in the near future. I attach my resume and I can provide several recommendation letters upon request: ETSI Bilbao University Professor Amaia Arrinda; my Master Thesis supervisor at CSM (USA), Dr. Qi Han; and Dr. Javier del Ser, project manager at Tecnalia. If any further information is required (transcripts, diplomas, etc.), don&#39;t hesitate to contact me anytime by mail or phone.<br>

<br>Thank you beforehand for your time and looking forward to hearing back from you,<br><br>Best regards,<br><br>Iņigo Urteaga<br><br>+34 626652937<br>Paseo de Errondo 6, 8 A<br>Donostia, Spain<br>