PhD position in 6G AI-based network management

NETCOM Lab

Deadline for receipt of applications: August 19, 2025 23:59 AoE (20 August 2025, 13:59h Europe/Madrid Time)

IMDEA Networks’ NETCOM Lab Group invites applications for a research engineer position.

The selected candidate will work on international projects on 6G large scale networking experimentation frameworks. The goal of this position is to conduct research activities on (i) design and deployment of digital twins for experimentation on network management (ii) running experiments accordingly to a full life cycle scientific method (iii) definition of compact data structures and streaming data algorithms for AI-based network management (iv) application of the results on cyber security scenarios in 6G networks. The candidate will have the excellent opportunity to be integrated in a international team working in a large scale experimental framework, receive specific training on advanced skills on networking research curriculum and prospect to publish at top-tier venues in networking. 

Skills Required:

• Excellent programming skills
• Good communications skills in English (spoken and written)
• Team building on interdisciplinary research environment
• Interest in building systems and experimental work in the area of large scale networking systems
• Curiosity on exploring beyond the state of the art on AI-based networking management

 Academic Qualifications:

• MSc in Telecommunications Engineering, Computer Science or related studies.

Candidates shall submit by the call deadline a CV, a motivation letter, and two reference letters through the IMDEA Networks Institute hiring portal.

 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