Postdoc Position in Radio Systems

Job description

The group of Radio Systems (RS) within the University of Twente (UT), 4TU Federation, the Netherlands, has a vacancy for a Postdoc position with the aim to define and develop a novel framework for the Joint Communication and Sensing (JCAS), a key feature for 6G.

Radar and communication systems have been historically separated worlds. With the demand for super-high-throughput wireless connectivity for not only the mobile use, but also the smarty factory, connected robotics/machines/vehicles, and personalized remote health monitoring, the sensing of the surrounding environment while communicating becomes crucial, e.g., for reliable high-speed communication free from blockage, for safety or route planning, etc. With the use of high frequencies (beyond sub-6GHz, going to mmWave and sub-THz) and the dedicated antenna array systems, the available spectrum, small wavelength, high sampling speed result in high delay-angular-temporal resolutions that benefit both communication and sensing. Despite of the challenges in waveform design, array aperture design, radio resource allocation, signal processing, data analytics and in other layers, within the stringent performance requirements, the integration of communication and sensing is promising to enable the future intelligent networks.

Your profile

• We are looking for a highly motivated, enthusiastic and self-driven researcher.

• You have, or will shortly acquire, a PhD/Doctoral degree in Electrical Engineering.

• You have a technical background in wireless communication or radar sensing, antennas and radio propagation, signal processing (e.g., parameter estimation, radio blocks design), applied electromagnetics. Experience with data analytics, optimization or machine learning is a plus. Experience with radio system prototyping (MIMO, software-defined radio, etc.) would be a big plus.

• You think independently, develop creative and original work, and are a problem solver with excellent analytical and communication skills.

• You want to work in international and multi-disciplinary environments.

• You are proficient in English, both speaking and writing.

• You have hand-on publication, programming (e.g., Matlab, FPGA) and measurement skills.

• You will mainly work on research (combined with theory, simulation, prototyping, measurement), and will be engaged in developing research project proposal. You may also be engaged in teaching activities (not the main duty). You will have chance to extend your network and work with national/international experts in relevant fields.

Our offer

We offer an interesting temporary research position in a dynamic and international environment, combining the benefits of academic research with a topic of high industrial relevance. We offer excellent working conditions, an exciting scientific environment, and a green and lively campus with lots of sports facilities and an international scientific community. The terms of employment are in accordance with the Dutch Collective Labour Agreement for Universities (CAO) and include:

• You will be appointed on a temporary full time Postdoc position for one year, with a potential to be extended to two years, upon mutual agreement;

• Gross salary between € 3.408,- and € 4.474,- per month depending on experience and qualifications;

• Excellent benefits including a holiday allowance of 8% of the gross annual salary, a year-end bonus of 8.3% and a solid pension scheme;

• You can make use of excellent facilities for professional and personal development and a training program in which you and your supervisor will make up a plan for additional suitable education and supervision.

• You will receive good secondary conditions, in accordance with the collective labor agreement CAO-NU for Dutch universities.

• We encourage a high degree of responsibility and independence, while collaborating with close colleagues, researchers and other university staff.

Information and application

Are you interested to be part of our team? Please send your application until January 15, 2022, via the "apply now" button and include:

• a cover letter (maximum 2 page A4), emphasizing your specific interest, qualifications [++Plz specify clearly the relevance of your experience to the required technical background++], motivations to apply for this position;

• a detailed CV (resume) including a publication list, courses attended and grades acquired, references.

• a short description (maximum 1 page A4) of your PhD research.

• an assessment may be part of the selection procedure.

Additional information about this position can be acquired from Dr.ir. A.B.J. Kokkeler ([email protected] ) and Dr. Y. Miao ([email protected]).

About the department

The areas of research that are within the scope of the Radio Systems group are: Radio Propagation and Channel Modelling, Antenna Systems, and Signal Processing. Within these research areas, it is the vision of the RS group that progress will lead to a society where we will be able to interconnect anything, anywhere, anytime under all conditions. Especially the last aspect (under all conditions) is of primary importance for the RS group. Another equally important element of our vision is that unobtrusive wireless monitoring is just at the start of its evolution. Radar has been with us for more than a century but, because the realization of THz electronic systems is becoming (economically) feasible, there are new opportunities for high resolution sensing techniques, not only for professional markets, but also for the consumer market.

Based on the areas of research for the RS group a number of applications are being addressed: next generation communication systems e..g. 5G/6G, wireless sensor nodes, radar, health monitoring, and surveillance.

Furthermore, the RS group aims at the development of measurement facilities like reverberation chambers and methods for over-the-air (OTA) characterization of channels. The RS group has ongoing projects in the areas of antennas and antenna arrays, channel sounding, -modelling and -emulation, Wireless sensing, (narrowband) communication systems, signal processing and wireless coexistence.

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About the organization

The faculty of Electrical Engineering, Mathematics and Computer Science (EEMCS) uses mathematics, electronics and computer technology to contribute to the development of Information and Communication Technology (ICT). With ICT present in almost every device and product we use nowadays, we embrace our role as contributors to a broad range of societal activities and as pioneers of tomorrow's digital society. As part of a people-first tech university that aims to shape society, individuals and connections, our faculty works together intensively with industrial partners and researchers in the Netherlands and abroad, and conducts extensive research for external commissioning parties and funders. Our research has a high profile both in the Netherlands and internationally. It has been accommodated in three multidisciplinary UT research institutes: Mesa+ Institute, TechMed Centre and Digital Society Institute.

University of Twente (UT)

University of Twente (UT) has entered the new decade with an ambitious, new vision, mission and strategy. As ‘the ultimate people-first university of technology' we are rapidly expanding on our High Tech Human Touch philosophy and the unique role it affords us in society. Everything we do is aimed at maximum impact on people, society and connections through the sustainable utilisation of science and technology. We want to contribute to the development of a fair, digital and sustainable society through our open, inclusive and entrepreneurial attitude. This attitude permeates everything we do and is present in every one of UT's departments and faculties. Building on our rich legacy in merging technical and social sciences, we focus on five distinguishing research domains: Improving healthcare by personalised technologies; Creating intelligent manufacturing systems; Shaping our world with smart materials; Engineering our digital society; and Engineering for a resilient world.

As an employer, University of Twente offers jobs that matter. We equip you as a staff member to shape new opportunities both for yourself and for our society. With us, you will be part of a leading tech university that is changing our world for the better. We offer an open, inclusive and entrepreneurial climate, in which we encourage you to make healthy choices, for example, with our flexible, customisable conditions.