Research Associate (Postdoc) in 6G NTN Physical Layer

(Valid from 11/01/2024 to 30/06/2024)   

Language: English (UK) 

Country: Luxembourg   

Organisation data: Interdisciplinary Centre of Security, Reliability and Trust 

Job Number: UOL06192 

Contract Type: Fixed Term Contract 

Duration 24 Month 

Schedule Type: Full Time 

Work Hours 40.0 Hours per Week 

Expected Start Date: 01/04/2024   

Functions: Postdoctorant 

Job (internal): Postdoctoral researcher     

About the SnT...

The Interdisciplinary Centre for Security, Reliability and Trust (SnT) invites applications from highly motivated PhD candidates in the general area antenna design within its Signal Processing and Communications (SIGCOM) research group. SnT carries out interdisciplinary research in secure, reliable and trustworthy ICT systems and services, often in collaboration with industrial, governmental or international partners. For further information, you may refer to www.securityandtrust.lu

The SIGCOM research group is headed by Prof. Symeon Chatzinotas, and mainly carries out research activities in the areas of signal processing for wireless communication systems, including satellite communications, and is currently expanding its research activities towards quantum information systems. Use cases of interest include IoT verticals, unmanned aerial vehicles, integrated satellite-space-terrestrial networks, quantum communications and key distribution, spectrum management and coexistence, tactile Internet, and autonomous transportation. Furthermore, our activities are experimentally driven and supported by the SDR CommLab, the SDN Lab, the 6G-Space Lab, our SW Simulators, and our OTA Facilities. For further information, you may refer to https://wwwen.uni.lu/snt/research/sigcom

We’re looking for people driven by excellence, excited about innovation, and looking to make a difference. If this sounds like you, you’ve come to the right place!

  Your Role...

The successful candidate will join a strong and motivated research team led by Prof. Symeon Chatzinotas and work with Dr. Thang X. Vu in the topic of Physical Layer design and optimization for 6G Non-terrestrial Networks (NTN). The position holder will be required to contribute to the national FNR BRIDGES project Pre5GNR (Design and Implement Multiuser 3GPP 5G New Radio Precoding and Dynamic Beam Management for NGSO Systems) and perform the following tasks:

• Develop a full-stack simulation platform for multiuser precoding in NTN following 3GPP New Radio specifications
• Perform simulation of precoding and frequency management in NTN systems, including NGSO Satellites
• Closely collaborate with the company SES Satellites (Société Européenne des Satellites) regarding the 3GPP precoding in satellite systems
• Implementation and testing of predefined algorithms on SDR environments
• Disseminate results through scientific publications in the top-tier venues
• Coordinating research projects and preparing project deliverables and new research proposals
• Providing assistance in the supervision of PhD students

  Your Profile...

Qualification: The candidate should possess a Ph.D. degree in Telecommunications Engineering, Computer Science, or related fields.

Experience: The ideal candidate should have some knowledge and experience in some of the following topics:

• Proven track record and experience in PHY, precoding and multiuser systems
• Good knowledge on 3GPP New Radio PHY specifications
• Test-bed design and implementation on Software Defined Radio, OpenAirInterface platforms
• Wireless and/or Satellite communications
• Programming skills in at least one of the following: MATLAB, GNURadio/C/C++

Language Skills: Fluent written and verbal communication skills in English are required.

  Here’s what awaits you at SnT...

• Exciting infrastructures and unique labs. At SnT’s two campuses, our researchers can take a walk on the moon at the LunaLab, build a nanosatellite, or help make autonomous vehicles even better
• The right place for IMPACT. SnT researchers engage in demand-driven projects. Through our Partnership Programme, we work on projects with more than 55 industry partners
• Be part of a multicultural family. At SnT we have more than 60 nationalities. Throughout the year, we organise team-building events, networking activities and more

Find out more about us!

  In Short...

• Contract Type: Fixed Term Contract 24 Month (extendable up to 60 months)
• Work Hours: Full Time 40.0 Hours per Week
• Location: Kirchberg
• Job Reference: UOL06192

The yearly gross salary for every Postdoctoral Researcher at the UL is EUR 83099 (full time)

  How to apply...

Applications should be submitted online and include:

• Full CV, including your contact address, work experience, publications if any
• Cover letter with motivations and topics of particular interest to the candidate (approx. 1 page)
• A research statement (max. 1 page)
• Contact information for 2 referees

All qualified individuals are encouraged to apply.

Early application is highly encouraged, as the applications will be processed upon reception. Please apply ONLINE formally through the HR system. Applications by Email will not be considered.

The University of Luxembourg embraces inclusion and diversity as key values. We are fully committed to removing any discriminatory barrier related to gender, and not only, in recruitment and career progression of our staff.

  About the University of Luxembourg... University of Luxembourg is an international research university with a distinctly multilingual and interdisciplinary character. The University was founded in 2003 and counts more than 6,700 students and more than 2,000 employees from around the world. The University’s faculties and interdisciplinary centres focus on research in the areas of Computer Science and ICT Security, Materials Science, European and International Law, Finance and Financial Innovation, Education, Contemporary and Digital History. In addition, the University focuses on cross-disciplinary research in the areas of Data Modelling and Simulation as well as Health and System Biomedicine. Times Higher Education ranks the University of Luxembourg #3 worldwide for its “international outlook,” #20 in the Young University Ranking 2021 and among the top 250 universities worldwide.   Further information For further information, please contact Dr. Thang X. Vu (thang.vu@uni.lu).