Postdoc In Resilient 6G Wireless Networks

Introduction

Are you interested to advance the research on resilient  6G connectivity for mission-critical applications, and contribute to innovative European and Dutch national projects together with a team of talented PhD researchers?

Job Description

The future 6G vision published by IMT-2030 6G framework puts a special emphasis on network resilience.  While reliability guarantees consistent network performance, on the other hand, resiliency refers to the  network’s ability to recover from disruptions and failures. Network resiliency will ensure that networks not only withstand known failures, attacks, overburdening and shocks, but should also have the capabilities to overcome the unexpected failures and can recover and evolve to ensure a sustained network operation. Network resiliency is expected to be an important KPI for 6G networks due to the ever-increasing dependence of the critical services and infrastructures such as energy, education, healthcare and emergency services on mobile and wireless networks.

At the advanced networking Lab of the Electrical Engineering Department of TU/e, we are working at the cutting edge of technological research and innovation to push the boundaries of reliability and resiliency of mobile and wireless networks through participation in several European and Dutch national projects. Our key research areas include ultra-reliable low latency communications, resource allocation, digital twins, distributed massive MIMO and flexible compute continuum for 6G RAN open architectures. The Advanced Networking Lab is a member of the Center for Wireless Technology Eindhoven (CWTe) which is part of the Department of Electrical Engineering. Researchers from the groups Electromagnetic, Integrated Circuits, Signal Processing Systems, Optical Communication, and Electronic Systems, work together to address research questions across these research areas from the wireless channel through various layers of the communication stack (www.tue.nl/cwte). The laboratory facilities include fully opensource OpenRAN-compliant 5G/6G testbed with commercial radio units (RUs) and software-defined radios, a fully shielded metal room in which the most sensitive electronics can be measured, a 28 m2 anechoic chamber (500MHz-40GHz), system integration lab where chips can be linked to other components, and a 16-channel distributed MIMO testbed (sub-6 GHz).

Our industry-driven research empowers  real world use-cases and applications ranging from wireless factory to wireless intra-aircraft communications, Tele-operations to unmanned offshore vehicles, and edge computing on satellite swarms to emergency health care, to name a few. The common characteristics of these applications/use-cases are the stringent wireless connectivity requirements in terms of resiliency, latency, and reliability. Within this context, we are looking for an exceptional postdoctoral candidate to advance the resiliency and reliability of beyond-5G/6G networks. The candidate is expected to work on the European project PHRESH (https://itea4.org/index.php/project/phresh.html) and the Dutch National Growth Fund project Luchtvaart in transitie (LiT,  Home | Luchtvaart in Transitie). The successful candidate will contribute to the development, analysis, and experimental validation of techniques and algorithms to ensure seamless, reliable, and secure wireless communication in challenging and dynamic environments. The key responsibilities for this positions are listed as the following:

• Develop protocols and algorithms to enhance the network's situational awareness; and detect, mitigate and recover from disruptions (e.g., jamming, attacks, misconfigurations, failures).
• Advance the research on the design and evaluation of resilient wireless systems utilizing techniques such as multi-connectivity (Terrestrial and NTN), spectrum sensing, optimization theory, AI/ML, etc.
• Participate in collaborative research projects with Industry, contribute to teaching at BSc/MSc levels, and mentoring of undergraduate or master's students.
• Drive project management activities and writing/coordinating deliverables for the projects.
• Supervise a team of PhD researchers and ensure cohesion and timely delivery of the team’s output to the given projects.
• Coordinate experimental activities in laboratories and maintain testbed and equipment readiness
• Contribute with new ideas, coordination and editing scientific proposals for new funding opportunities.

The mission of the Department of Electrical Engineering is to acquire, share and transfer knowledge and understanding in the whole field of Electrical Engineering through education, research and valorization. We work towards a ‘Smart Sustainable Society’, a ‘Connected World’, and a healthy humanity (‘Care & Cure’). Activities share an application-oriented character, a high degree of complexity and a large synergy between multiple facets of the field.

Research is carried out into the applications of electromagnetic phenomena in all forms of energy conversion, telecommunication and electrical signal processing. Existing and new electrical components and systems are analyzed, designed and built. The Electrical Engineering department takes its inspiration from contacts with high-tech industry in the direct surrounding region and beyond.

The department is innovative and has international ambitions and partnerships. The result is a challenging and inspiring setting in which socially relevant issues are addressed.

Job Requirements

• Motivated researcher, with a PhD in in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, Telecommunications, Applied Physics or a related topic, with excellent grades (first class honors or equivalent).
• A proven track record of conducting high quality academic research, demonstrated by relevant publication(s)/open-source tools, etc.
• Deep understanding of wireless networking and mobile communications including wireless propagation and network architectures.
• Interest in combining theory, simulations, and practical experiments.
• Experience in using state-of-the-art software and hardware (Open-air interface/srsRAN or similar tools, NS3, software defined radios, etc.) is appreciated.
• Have a creative and critical thinking attitude, intrinsic motivation, and an ability to cooperate with industry partners.
• A team player able to work in a dynamic, interdisciplinary environment.
• Motivated to develop your teaching skills and coach students.
• Fluent in spoken and written English (C1 level).

Conditions of Employment

A meaningful job in a dynamic and ambitious university, in an interdisciplinary setting and within an international network. You will work on a beautiful, green campus within walking distance of the central train station. In addition, we offer you:

• Full-time employment for 2 years.
• Salary in accordance with the Collective Labour Agreement for Dutch Universities, scale 10 (min. € 4,241 max. € 5,538).
• A year-end bonus of 8.3% and annual vacation pay of 8%.
• High-quality training programs on general skills, didactics and topics related to research and valorization.
• An excellent technical infrastructure, on-campus children's day care and sports facilities.
• Partially paid parental leave and an allowance for commuting, working from home and internet costs. 
• A TU/e Postdoc Association that helps you to build a stronger and broader academic and personal network, and offers tailored support, training and workshops.
• A Staff Immigration Team is available for international candidates, as are a tax compensation scheme (the 30% facility) and a compensation for moving expenses.

About us

Eindhoven University of Technology is a leading international university within the Brainport region where scientific curiosity meets a hands-on mindset. We work in an open and collaborative way with high-tech industries to tackle complex societal challenges. Our responsible and respectful approach ensures impact — today and in the future. TU/e is home to over 13,000 students and more than 7,000 staff, forming a diverse and vibrant academic community.

Information

Do you recognize yourself in this profile and would you like to know more? Please contact the hiring manager Prof. George Exarchakos (g.exarchakos@tue.nl) and/or Prof. Kishor Joshi (k.c.joshi@tue.nl).

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Application

We invite you to submit a complete application using the apply-button. The application should include a:

• Cover letter in which you describe your motivation and qualifications for the position.
• Curriculum vitae, including a list of your publications and the contact information of three references. Kindly note that we may reach out to references at any stage of the recruitment process. We recommend notifying your references upon submitting your application.
• List of up to five self-selected ‘best publications’.

Ensure that you submit all the requested application documents. We give priority to complete applications.

We look forward to receiving your application and will screen it as soon as possible. The vacancy will remain open until the position is filled.

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