Research Associate (Postdoc) in Signal Processing Based Solutions for THz Ultra-Massive MIMO Systems with RISs for 6G

The University of Luxembourg is seeking to hire a highly motivated and an outstanding researcher in the area of signal processing-based solutions for 6G wireless systems for its Interdisciplinary Centre of Security and Trust (SnT), within the Signal Processing and Communications (SigCom) research group headed by Prof. Symeon Chatzinotas. The selected candidate will work on a recently awarded Horizon SNS project on 6G networks.

SnT is a leading international research and innovation centre in secure, reliable and trustworthy ICT systems and services. We play an instrumental role in Luxembourg by fueling innovation through research partnerships with industry, boosting R&D investments leading to economic growth, and attracting highly qualified talent.

The SigCom research group works across the entire spectrum of blue-sky research and applied research to conceive and demonstrate future communication paradigms. Researchers with an interest in terrestrial and non-terrestrial communication systems, will find a large and vibrant team of over 70 members fostering a collaborative atmosphere. SIGCOM’s state-of-the art facilities include 4 physical laboratories: the Software Defined Networking Lab, the Communications Lab, the 5G Space Communication Lab, in addition to the SATCOM Lab of the Interdisciplinary Space Master. The group is also the recipient of numerous awards, such as the European Association for Signal Processing (EURASIP) Group Technical Achievement Award, the IEEE Communications Society Distinguished Contributions to Satellite Communications Award, as well as 4 European Research Council grants.

We are 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 is expected to perform the following tasks:

• Analyzing and investigating efficient signal processing methods for ultra-massive multiple-input multiple-output (MIMO) networks with reconfigurable intelligent surfaces (RISs) over THz wireless channels
• Developing low-complexity channel estimation/prediction, beam training/tracking, hybrid (analog/digital and active/passive) precoding, and resource management schemes for both co-located and distributed THz wireless networks
• Investigating the spectral and energy efficiency performance of 6G networks with various types of RISs (active, passive, reflective, and transmissive), and analyze the resultant complexity/performance trade-offs
• Investigating efficient artificial intelligence (AI)-based solutions to tackle the main challenges in RIS-aided ultra-massive MIMO systems over THz channels
• Disseminating results through scientific publications and conferences
• The candidate is expected to actively contribute to the different research projects at SnT, either coordinating technical contribution and/or preparing project deliverables
• Preparing new research proposals to attract industrial, national, and European projects
• Providing assistance in the supervision of PhD students

Your Profile...

• A PhD degree in Telecommunication Engineering, Electrical Engineering or Computer Science/engineering with a focus on wireless communications
• International postdoc experience is desirable
• Sound publication track record in relevant international conferences and top journals in the following research areas (at least one IEEE Transaction publication is mandatory):
  • Multi-antenna signal processing, e.g. beamforming/precoding
  • Radio resource management, e.g. power/bandwidth allocation, interference suppression, user scheduling
  • RIS-aided networks and/or THz communications
• Experience with a number of optimization tools and typical convexification strategies
• Experience with machine learning and artificial intelligence is highly desirable
• Strong programming skills in MATLAB. Python, JULIA and C++ are desirable but not mandatory
• Experience of working with industrial projects or public funded research projects is highly desirable
• Highly committed, excellent team-worker, and strong critical thinking skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English

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: Befristeter Vertrag 24 Monat (extendable up to a total of 60 months)
• Work Hours: Full Time 40.0 Stunden pro Woche
• Location: Kirchberg
• Job Reference: UOL05372

The yearly gross salary for every Postdoctoral Researcher at the UL is EUR 77167 full time

How to apply...

Applications, written in English should be submitted online and include:

• Curriculum Vitae, including:
  • Contact address
  • For each degree received or currently enrolled in, provide the degree, institution name, institution city and country, and start date and date (or expected date) of graduation. Include the title and short summary of your PhD Thesis and supervisor name (and Bachelor / Master Thesis if you did one)
    • If you have not yet received your PhD but will do soon, please include a tentative graduation date
  • List of publications (authors, title, journal/conference name and date of publication). Provide a link in case of open access
  • Name, affiliation, and contact details of three referees
• Cover letter with motivations and topics of particular interest to the candidate (approx. 1 page).

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. Zaid Abdullah (zaid.abdullah@uni.lu).