Summary
Eindhoven University of Technology (TU/e) is offering a fully funded 4-year PhD position within the European Doctoral Network ANCHOR (MSCA DN). This research position focuses on combining free-space optics (FSO), radio frequency (RF), and optical fiber communications to design high-bandwidth, secure, and flexible network architectures for 6G telecommunications. The PhD candidate will join the ICT Lab within the Signal Processing Systems group at the Department of Electrical Engineering.
Fully Funded PhD in 6G Hybrid Networks at TU/e, Netherlands
Designation
- PhD Candidate / PhD Researcher
Key Information Overview
| Feature | Details |
| Position Title | PhD in Hybrid FSO-RF-Fiber Channel Models and Transmission Schemes |
| Host Institution | Eindhoven University of Technology (TU/e) |
| Department | Department of Electrical Engineering (ICT Lab) |
| Project Name | ANCHOR (MSCA Doctoral Network, EU RT203508) |
| Contract Duration | 4-Year Full-time (1.0 FTE) |
| Remuneration / Salary | Scale P (€3,204 – €4,051 gross/month) + 8.3% year-end bonus & 8% vacation pay |
| Job Reference | 2026/477 |
| Application Deadline | August 30, 2026 |
Research Area
- Free-Space Optical (FSO) Communications
- Radio Frequency (RF) & Fiber-Optic Integration
- 6G Network Architectures & Front-/Mid-/Backhauling
- Channel Modeling, Digital Signal Processing, & Information Theory
- Joint Modulation Formats, Waveforms, & Channel Coding
Location
- Eindhoven, Noord-Brabant, Netherlands
Eligibility / Qualifications
To be considered for this position, applicants must meet the following criteria:
- Academic Degree: Master’s degree (or equivalent university degree) in Electrical Engineering, Communications Engineering, or Applied Physics with excellent academic records.
- Technical Skills: Strong background in physical-layer and data-link layer communications, information theory, signal processing, and (optical) wireless channel modeling.
- Software Proficiency: Experience with relevant signal processing and communication simulation toolkits.
- Language Proficiency: High level of English fluency (minimum C1 level, spoken and written).
- EU Mobility Rule: Must not have resided or carried out their main activity in the Netherlands for more than 12 months in the 3 years immediately prior to the start of the position.
- Additional Qualities: Passion for research, teamwork, willingness to spend time abroad for secondments, and enthusiasm for developing teaching skills (coaching students).
Job Description
- Research Focus: Analyze combined FSO-RF-Fiber channels, construct accurate yet lightweight channel models, and design jointly optimized transmission schemes (waveforms, modulation, coding, low-level protocols).
- Link Architectures: Propose and design innovative hybrid link architectures and validate them through theoretical, simulation, and experimental analysis using the facilities at the Centre for Wireless Technology (CWTe).
- Teaching & Mentorship: Allocate 10% to 15% of total working hours toward teaching tasks and coaching students.
- International Collaboration: Participate in secondments and joint research activities with 24 academic and industrial partners within the ANCHOR doctoral network consortium.
How to Apply
Applications must be submitted online through the TU/e Job Portal. Submissions sent by email or standard post will not be processed.
Required Documentation:
- Cover Letter: Detailing your specific research motivation and qualifications for this role.
- Curriculum Vitae (CV): Including a full publication list (if any) and contact details of three professional references.
Last Date for Apply
- August 30, 2026
