Postdoc in wireless communications for 6G

Job description

Wireless communication technology has evolved over five generations, but the demand for higher efficiency, availability, and reliability is never-ending. Our 6G research goal is to identify new groundbreaking algorithms and protocols that can enable tomorrow’s wireless applications and services. In this postdoc project, you will contribute to the 6G theory formation and establish yourself at the international forefront in a particular research area. Some possible areas are protocol design and resource allocation in 6G networks, integrated communication and sensing, and Gigantic MIMO for the upper mid-band and millimeter wave frequencies. We believe a successful postdoc period builds on your current skills but expands them by targeting new research challenges and using new methods.

The research can span over the physical, media access control, and network layers. Methods from networking, communication theory, machine learning, signal processing, and optimization will likely play an important role. The research will mainly be theoretical, but KTH has access to testbeds for potential experiments. However, we are not looking for microwave engineers because no antennas or hardware will be built.

The research will be carried out at the Division of Communication Systems at the EECS school, under the supervision of Prof. Emil Björnson (IEEE Fellow, Clarivate Highly Cited Researcher), Visiting Prof. Marina Petrova, and possibly other colleagues in the division.

You can read the paper “Enabling 6G Performance in the Upper Mid-Band by Transitioning From Massive to Gigantic MIMO”, arXiv 2407.05630 to get inspiration of some potential research directions.

What we offer

• A position at a leading technical university that generates knowledge and skills for a sustainable future
• Engaged and ambitious colleagues along with a creative, international and dynamic working environment
• Work in Stockholm, in close proximity to nature
• Help to relocate and be settled in Sweden and at KTH

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Qualifications

You need to satisfy the minimum requirements below and will be evaluated based on the listed preferred qualifications.

Requirements

• A doctoral degree or an equivalent foreign degree. This eligibility requirement must be met no later than the time the employment decision is made.
• Research proficiency, proved by publishing at least three articles in scientific journals that belong to the top tier in your area.
• Good knowledge of the English language, both orally and in writing, as required in the daily work. 

Preferred qualifications

• A doctoral degree or an equivalent foreign degree, obtained within the last three years prior to the application deadline.
• Applicants who have recently completed their dissertation or are expected to complete their dissertation before the employment decision is made.
• We seek a motivated researcher with good collaboration skills who can work independently, contribute to the research group with new knowledge and co-supervision, and be a role model for doctoral students. Well-developed analytical and problem-solving skills are a requirement.
• The research is expected to use methodology from networking, communication theory, machine learning, signal processing, and optimization. Documented experience in conducting research in these areas is commendable, particularly by having published at least three articles in top-tier scientific journals (IEEE transactions or equivalent).
• Knowledge of diversity and equal opportunity issues, with specific focus on gender equality.

Great emphasis will be placed on personal skills.

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To apply for the position

Log into KTH's recruitment system to apply for this position. You are responsible for ensuring that your application is complete according to the instructions in the ad.

To be considered, the application must include:

1. CV including relevant professional experience and knowledge.
2. Copy of diplomas and grades from your previous university studies. Translations into English or Swedish if the original documents have not been issued in any of these languages.
3. A brief account of why you want to conduct research, which expertise you have developed during your career, and your academic interests within the scope of the research project. Maximally two pages long.
4. A list of your five most meritorious scientific articles. For each article, you must briefly explain in what way your article proves your scientific skills and what you contributed to the article. At least three of the articles must be published in scientific journals belonging to the top tier of your field (see the list of requirements above).

Your complete application must be received at KTH no later than the last day of application, midnight CET/CEST (Central European Time/Central European Summer Time).

About the employment

The position offered is for, at the most, three years.

A position as a postdoctoral fellow is a time-limited qualified appointment focusing mainly on research, intended as a first career step after a dissertation.

Others

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