PhD position on Millimeter-Wave Communications in EU H2020 ITN project

Wireless Networking Group

Deadline for receipt of applications: 06th of December 2020 at 14:00 Europe Madrid Time

The EU H2020 MSCA Innovative Training Network MINTS  (https://b5g-mints.eu/) offers a PhD position in the area of millimeter-wave communications. The position focuses on efficient millimeter-wave channel estimation and beam training (ESR1) and is with the IMDEA Networks Institute, Spain.

The position offers:

• Work in a team of excellent millimeter-wave researchers
• A unique opportunity to work with cutting-edge millimeter-wave testbeds
• Fully funded long-term visiting periods in the R&D departments of leading companies in that area, NEC (Germany) and Pharrowtech (Belgium)
• The prospect to publish at top-tier venues in wireless communications and networking.

The position requires:

• A degree in Computer Science or related field, with a solid academic record
• Strong programming skills
• Fluency in written and spoken English
• Enthusiasm for interdisciplinary research
• Previous experience in wireless networking and testbeds (not mandatory, but highly appreciated).

The position is funded by the Marie-Sklodowska-Curie Innovative Training Network “MINTS – MIllimeter-wave NeTworking and Sensing for Beyond 5G” (https://b5g-mints.eu/), within the Horizon 2020 Programme of the European Commission. The recruitment process and hiring conditions will follow MSCA-ITN applicable criteria. For questions about the position please contact Dr. Joerg Widmer (joerg.widmer@imdea.org).

The PhD student will be supervised by Dr. Joerg Widmer. Candidates shall submit by the call deadline a CV, a motivation letter, and two reference letters through the IMDEA Networks hiring portal, at https://careers.networks.imdea.org/. Contact the supervisor at joerg.widmer@imdea.org for questions about this position.