PhD Student position in CSI-based obstacle/human detection and tracking at mmWave

Wireless Networking Group

Deadline for receipt of applications: February 8th, 2024 23:59 AoE (09 February 2024, 13:59h Europe/Madrid Time)

The candidate will work in the Wireless Networking Group, led by Joerg Widmer. WNG conducts research on all aspects of wireless communications and networking. We specifically focus on test bench experimentation in addition to analysis and simulation.

This PhD position is part of the MSCA Doctoral Network on Joint Communication and Sensing in 6G Networks (6thSense).

The position offers:

• Full time contract
• Competitive salary
• Reconciliation of personal and work life.
• A unique opportunity to work with cutting-edge research experimental platforms and contribute to scientific publications in top-tier venues.
• IMDEA Networks promotes a tolerant, diverse and creative work environment that is respectful of all people as well as Gender Equality.
• High level of English (English will be the working language)

 The position requires:

• Degree / Master in Telecommunications or equivalent.
• Excellent understanding of the fundamentals of wireless communications systems.
• Coding skills using Matlab, C/C++, Python.

This contract will be funded by the European Union’s Horizon Europe research and innovation programme under grant agreement No. 101119652.

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.