2 Research Associates (Postdocs) in wireless communication in Luxembourg | University of Luxembourg

The Interdisciplinary Centre for Security, Reliability and Trust (SnT) invites applications from PhD holders in the general area of wireless communications. SnT is carrying out interdisciplinary research in secure, reliable and trustworthy ICT systems and services, often in collaboration with industrial, governmental or international partners. SnT is active in several international research projects funded by the EU FP7 and the European Space Agency. The Centre is currently expanding its research activities and is seeking highly motivated research associates who wish to pursue research in close cooperation with our partners.

• Fixed-term: Contract 2 years (CDD), full-time (40 hrs/week)

Description

The successful candidates will join a strong and motivated research team lead by Prof. Björn Ottersten in order to carry out research in the area of Satellite Communications.

The position holder will be required to perform the following tasks:

• Shaping research directions and producing results
• Attracting funding in cooperation with industrial partners
• Coordinating research projects and delivering outputs
• Providing guidance to PhD and MSc students
• Disseminating results through scientific publications
• Assisting in teaching duties
• Organizing relevant workshops

Qualification

• The candidate should possess a PhD degree or equivalent in Electrical/Electronics Engineering, Computer Science or Applied Mathematics.

Experience:The ideal candidate should have extensive project-based experience (FP7, ESA, Industry) and publication record in a number of the following topics:

• Cognitive communications
• Multiuser / Spatial Signal Processing
• Radio Resource Management & Optimization
• Satellite Communications : Physical Layer Aspects

Development skills in MATLAB or C++ are required. Exposure to the latest standards in terrestrial and satellite communications as well as theory and methods of optimization are desirable.

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

The University offers a two year employment contract and may be extended up to five years. The University offers highly competitive salaries and is an equal opportunity employer. You will work in an exciting international environment and will have the opportunity to participate in the development of a newly created university.