PhD position in explainable and robust AI for O-RAN

Resilient AI Networking Lab

Deadline for receipt of applications: December 1st, 2024 23:59 AoE (02 December 2024, 13:59h Europe/Madrid Time)

The  IMDEA Networks Institute offers one  fully funded PhD position in the  area  of explainable and  robust Artificial  Intelligence (AI) applied  to  Open  Radio  Access Network  (O-RAN).The successful candidate will contribute to  ongoing activities of  the  Resilient AI Networking Lab [1] and  the Networks Data Science group  [2], by advancing the state of the art and  promote open,  interpretable and robust AI lifecycles in O-RAN environments; to this  end,  he/she will design and  implement mechanisms to reveal  AI decisions  logic, harness such insights to optimize specific c components of the  AI lifecycle  like online  training  and  network  performance, and  spot  and address inconsistent AI behaviors.

All work will be carried out in the specific context of AI-driven programmable software components within the O-RAN centralized abstraction layers, so as to optimize runtime operations of future generation RAN infrastructures.

The position offers:

• hands-on training in deploying and running O-RAN experimental platforms hands-on training in applying AI models in practical network environments
• a unique opportunity to work with large-scale real-world measurement data 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 Computer Science or related field, with a solid academic record
• excellent programming skills
• a strong interest in applied AI for telecoms
• at least one of (a) experience with network systems or (b) strong AI know-how
• fluency in written and spoken English
• enthusiasm for interdisciplinary research.

Inquiries on the  position can be directed via mail to the co-supervisors, Dr. Claudio Fiandrino  (claudio.fiandrino@imdea.org) and Dr. Marco Fiore (marco.fiore@imdea.org)

Candidates shall submit by the call deadline a CV, a motivation letter, and two reference letters through the IMDEA Networks Institute hiring portal, at https://careers.networks.imdea.org/

[1] https://networks.imdea.org/team/research-groups/resilient-ai-networking-lab/

[2] http://nds.networks.imdea.org/

This position can be co-financed by the project “bRAIN: IA Explicable y Robusta para su Integración en Sistemas de red de Próxima Generación” with reference No. PID2021-128250NB-I00, funded by MICIU/AEI /10.13039/501100011033 and by ERDF, EU.

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.