Summary
The Centre for Wireless Communications (CWC) at the University of Oulu is inviting applications for a 3-year, fixed-term Doctoral Researcher position. This role is part of the prestigious GENOME project (GENerative and connected intelligence for 6G Open ManagemEnt), funded by the Marie Skłodowska-Curie Actions (MSCA) Doctoral Networks. The position focuses on learning resource-efficient communication protocols for distributed, task-oriented agents in future 6G systems.
Fully Funded PhD in 6G Wireless at University of Oulu, Finland
Key Details
| Feature | Details |
| Designation | Doctoral Researcher |
| Research Area | Emergent Semantic Communication, Multi-Agent Systems, Learning-Based Protocol Design, AI-Native Network Architectures |
| Location | Oulu, Pohjois-Pohjanmaa, Finland |
| Contract Type | Full-time (100%), Temporary (Fixed-term for 3 years) |
| Estimated Salary | ~€4,251 per month (gross, including mobility allowance; family allowance if applicable) |
| Application Deadline | July 31, 2026 (Extended from April 24, 2026) |
Job Description
As a Doctoral Researcher within the Intelligent Connectivity and Networks Group (ICON), your responsibilities will include:
- Developing novel cooperative multi-agent communication frameworks by combining multi-agent communication, multi-objective optimization, and state abstraction.
- Designing new signaling mechanisms and scalable learning strategies using optimization approaches, generative AI, and multimodal sensing.
- Validating developed methods in representative beyond 5G/6G use cases.
- Completing all necessary doctoral study requirements at the university.
Eligibility & Qualification
Academic & Technical Requirements:
- A Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Communications Engineering, Computer Science, Machine Learning, or a closely related field (must be completed before the start of employment).
- A strong understanding of mathematical foundations (probability, statistics, linear algebra).
- Good written and spoken English communication skills.
- Appreciated: Prior research experience (publications or thesis work) and solid programming skills (Python, PyTorch, TensorFlow).
MSCA Eligibility Rules:
- Mobility Rule: Candidates must not have lived or carried out their main activity (work, studies, etc.) in Finland for more than 12 months in the 36 months immediately prior to their recruitment date.
- Degree Rule: Applicants must not already possess a doctoral degree at the time of recruitment.
- Admissions: The successful candidate must apply for and be granted the right to study at the University of Oulu Graduate School (UniOGS).
How to Apply
Applications must be submitted exclusively online. Do not send applications via email, as they will not be considered.
- Prepare your application documents in English, including:
- Motivation Letter
- CV
- Academic Transcripts
- Referee Contacts
- Submit your application directly through the official GENOME Project Jobs Portal.
Note: A 6-month trial period applies to this position, with an estimated starting date in Fall 2026. For specific inquiries regarding the role, you can reach out to Professor Mehdi Bennis or Associate Professor Sumudu Samarakoon at the University of Oulu.
