Doctoral Researcher: The Universitat Autonoma de Barcelona is offering a MSCA Doctoral Candidate position within the Signal Processing for Communications and Navigation Research Group. This position focuses on mm-Wave positioning and sensing for cell-free or distributed massive MIMO networks, integrating advanced structures such as reconfigurable intelligent surfaces. The successful candidate will contribute to the MiFuture industrial doctorate network, engaging in research, training, and dissemination activities.
Doctoral Researcher in “Sensing Bounds and Algorithms for Perceptive Cell-Free Networks with Hybrid Intelligent Surfaces”
Study Area: Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Communication Engineering
Location: Bellaterra, Spain
Eligibility/Qualification:
- Applicants must not possess a PhD degree at the time of recruitment and must not have resided or worked in Spain for more than 12 months in the 36 months immediately before the recruitment date.
- Master’s degree or equivalent in relevant areas of engineering.
- Proficiency in Matlab, Python, and English.
- Strong knowledge of wireless communications and digital signal processing is desirable.
- Ability to work independently and in a team, willingness to collaborate in a cross-sector and multi-cultural environment, and interest in a research career.
Description: The selected Doctoral Researcher will enroll as a PhD student at the Universitat Autonoma de Barcelona and participate in the MiFuture network’s research and training activities. The research will focus on investigating statistical performance bounds and algorithms for positioning and sensing in cell-free or distributed massive MIMO networks. The position involves collaboration with academic and industrial partners, including a 3-month secondment at Instituto de Telecomunicaçoes in Portugal and 18 months at Ericsson, Sweden.
How to Apply:
- Application Deadline: April 30, 2024, 23:59 (Europe/Madrid)
- Interested candidates should apply through the online application form provided on the MiFuture website.
- Required documents include CV, statement of purpose, academic transcripts, and contact details of two referees.
Last Date: The application deadline is April 30, 2024, 23:59 (Europe/Madrid)
This opportunity offers aspiring researchers a chance to contribute to cutting-edge research in wireless communications and positioning technologies while benefiting from the vibrant academic environment of Universitat Autonoma de Barcelona and the international collaboration offered by the MiFuture network.
