Research Associates (Postdoc) in Advanced Technologies for Future Wireless Communication Networks

About the SnT

The University of Luxembourg is seeking to hire a highly motivated and an outstanding researcher in the area of multi-antenna signal processing and user scheduling for its Interdisciplinary Centre of Security and Trust (SnT), within the Signal Processing and Communications (SigCom) research group, led by Prof. Björn Ottersten and Prof. Symeon Chatzinotas.

SnT carries out interdisciplinary research in secure, reliable and trustworthy ICT (Information and Communication Technologies) systems and services, often in collaboration with governmental, industrial and international partners. SnT is active in several national projects funded by National Research Fund (FNR) and local industries, and international research projects funded by the EU FP7 programme, H2020 programme and the European Space Agency (ESA). For further information, you may check: www.securityandtrust.lu

The SIGCOM research group is headed by Prof. Symeon Chatzinotas and Prof. Björn Ottersten. The team focuses on signal processing for satellite/wireless communications/networking and radar applications. The research on communications focuses on the formulation, modelling, design, and analysis of future communication networks (beyond 5G) that are capable of supporting new services in a cost efficient manner. In the B5G domain, SIGCOM addresses large antenna systems, multiuser MIMO systems, Non orthogonal Multiple Access, radio resource management, mmWave beamforming, physical layer security, full duplex systems, wireless power transfer, software defined networking and network automation. In the satellite domain, SIGCOM addresses transceiver design, onboard processing, active antennas, multi-beam processing, optical communications, localization, spectrum monitoring and network performance optimization. The analysis is based on traditional statistical and optimization methods, as well as learning-assisted approaches for offline training and operational system monitoring/control. The communication activities are supported by CommLab, which exploits Software Defined Radios for fast prototyping and demonstration. For further information, you may refer to https://wwwen.uni.lu/snt/research/sigcom.

We’re looking for people driven by excellence, excited about innovation, and looking to make a difference. If this sounds like you, you’ve come to the right place!

Your Role

The successful candidates are expected to perform the following tasks:

◦Investigating challenging issues and developing novel techniques/algorithms to address some of the identified critical issues related to the topics below:

◦Multi-antenna techniques (e.g. precoding/beamforming)

◦Optimization techniques and tools

◦Synchronization aspects

◦Channel State Information Acquisition

◦Multiuser scheduling

◦Develop SW-based simulations (e.g. MATLAB) and / or implement the algorithms in the HW-based SIGCOM lab using SDR tools.

◦Disseminating results through scientific publications and conferences

◦The candidates are expected to actively contribute to the different research projects, either coordinating technical contribution and/or preparing project deliverables

◦Preparing new research proposals to attract industrial, national and European projects

◦Providing assistance in the supervision of PhD students

◦Assisting in the organization of relevant workshops and demos

Your Profile

◦ A PhD degree in Telecommunication Engineering, or Electrical Engineering or Computer Science/engineering with a focus on wireless communications.

◦Sound publication track record in one of the topics listed above (at least one IEEE Transaction publication is mandatory).

◦General background on communications systems (e.g. 5G-NR, DVB for satellite).

◦Experience with a number of optimization tools.

◦Strong programming skills in MATLAB.

◦Experience of working with industrial projects or public funded research projects is highly desirable.

◦Experience with SDR and FPGA tools is desirable.

◦International experience is desirable.

◦Highly committed, excellent team-worker, and strong critical thinking skills.

◦Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English.

Here’s what awaits you at SnT

◦ Exciting infrastructures and unique labs. At SnT’s two campuses, our researchers can take a walk on the moon at the LunaLab, build a nanosatellite, or help make autonomous vehicles even better

◦ The right place for IMPACT. SnT researchers engage in demand-driven projects. Through our Partnership Programme, we work on projects with more than 45 industry partners

◦ Be part of a multicultural family. At SnT we have more than 60 nationalities. Throughout the year, we organise team-building events, networking activities and more

Find out more about us!

In Short

◦ Contract Type: Fixed Term Contract 24 Month

◦Number of positions: 2

◦Work Hours: Full Time 40.0 Hours per Week

◦Location: Kirchberg

◦Job Reference: UOL02958

Further Information

Applications, written in English should be submitted online and include:

◦Curriculum Vitae, including:

◦Contact address

◦For each degree received or currently enrolled in, provide the degree, institution name, institution city and country, and date (or expected date) of graduation. Include the title and short summary of your PhD Thesis and supervisor name (and Bachelor / Master Thesis if you did one).

◦List of publications (authors, title, journal/conference name and date of publication). Provide a link in case of open access.

◦Name, affiliation and contact details of three referees

◦Cover letter with motivations and topics of particular interest to the candidate (approx. 1 page).

All qualified individuals are encouraged to apply.

Early application is highly encouraged, as the applications will be processed upon reception. Please apply ONLINE formally through the HR system. Applications by email will not be considered.

The University of Luxembourg embraces inclusion and diversity as key values. We are fully committed to removing any discriminatory barrier related to gender, and not only, in recruitment and career progression of our staff.

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