PhD position in Distributed inferencing on zero/low power embedded devices in smart farming

Pervasive Wireless Systems Group

Deadline for receipt of applications: February 14th, 2025, 23:59 AoE (15 February 2025, 13:59h Europe/Madrid Time)

IMDEA Networks’ Pervasive Wireless System Group headed by Prof. Domenico Giustiniano invites applications for PhD positions in the framework of HORIZON-MSCA-2023-DN-01-01 ANT Project

The project focuses on developing lightweight, energy-efficient embedded AI models and distributed inference mechanisms for low-battery smart farming sensors within a hierarchical network. It aims to design and test a smart farming system using battery-free IoT sensors developed by IMDEA. Expected outcomes include tailored AI models, distributed inferencing algorithms, and a proof-of-concept system. The PhD, under UC3M, includes secondments at CSEM for distributed algorithms and NXP for embedded AI model development, with joint papers as key deliverables.

The position offers:

• the possibility to interact and collaborate with major telco industry players
• a vibrant, collaborative, multi-cultural and English-speaking environment
• the prospect to publish at top-tier venues in networking
• the high quality of life of the region of Madrid, Spain, where we are based.

The position requires:

• a degree in telecommunication engineering, electrical engineering, computer science or related field, with a solid academic record
• excellent programming skills
• fluency in written and spoken English
• enthusiasm for interdisciplinary research.
• Desirable skills/interests: signal processing, electronic design, machine learning (the applicant should be proficient in at least one or two of the skills)

Candidate profile: telecommunication engineering, electrical engineering, computer science (in order of preference)

Desirable skills/interests: signal processing, embedded systems, machine learning (the applicant should be proficient in at least one or two of the skills)

 This project has received funding from the European Union’s Horizon Europe research and innovation programme under grant agreement No. 101169439.

Equal Employment Opportunity

IMDEA Networks Institute aims to increase the proportion of women and therefore qualified female applicants are explicitly encouraged to apply. Until a balanced ratio of men and women has been achieved at the institute, preference will be given to women if applicants have similar qualifications. IMDEA Networks Institute actively promotes diversity and equal opportunities. Applicants are not to be discriminated against in personnel selection procedures on the grounds of gender, ethnicity, religion or ideology, age, sexual orientation (anti-discrimination). People with disabilities who have the relevant qualifications are expressly invited to apply.