Scientists: 5G/6G Wireless Algorithms & Localization

FWF; Wien; On-site; EUR 51,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PhD opportunity

Flexible work arrangements

Meal/canteen benefits

Pension fund

Job summary

AIT Austrian Institute of Technology, Vienna, is seeking Scientists (f/m/d) for Advanced Algorithms in 5G/6G Wireless Networks to join the Center for Digital Safety & Security. You will work on cooperative localisation, validate algorithms with simulations and measurements, and contribute to distributed wireless networks using SDR tech.

The role offers publication opportunities in international journals, collaboration with an international team, and potential to pursue a PhD at TU Wien alongside

Qualifications

• Completed technical studies (Master’s degree or PhD) related to Telecommunications, Computer Science or Electrical Engineering
• Excellent knowledge in the field of statistical signal processing and numerical simulation software development (Python or MATLAB)
• Sound knowledge of radio propagation modeling and data analysis, machine learning, algorithm design and validation
• Experience in performing lab measurements and collecting datasets for validation of developed algorithms
• Good understanding of algorithms in the field of wireless communications (beamforming, channel estimation, signaling, …)
• Interest in reading and writing scientific publications and motivation for solving application-oriented challenges from industry
• High level of commitment and ability to work in a team
• Good language skills in English (spoken & written). German language skills are an advantage.

Responsibilities

• You will investigate cooperative positioning and advanced localisation algorithms for wireless communication networks in complex outdoor scenarios, using AIT’s Radio-Frequency lab and an optical tracking system to obtain accurate ground-truth position measurements.
• You will validate the algorithms through numerical simulations and empirical measurements, while contributing to the development and deployment of a distributed wireless network using state-of-the-art hardware and software-defined radio (SDR) technology.
• You will publish your research results at conferences and in international journals.
• You will gain expertise in a research field with a wide range of applications, spanning construction, logistics, aviation, railways, agriculture, robotics, and defence.
• You will work alongside an international team of scientists and expand your professional network through European-wide research projects.

Skills

Signal processing

Python

MATLAB

Beamforming

Channel estimation

English proficiency

Education

Master’s or PhD in Telecommunications/CS/EE

Job description

AIT Austrian Institute of Technology, Vienna, is seeking Scientists (f/m/d) for Advanced Algorithms in 5G/6G Wireless Networks to join the Center for Digital Safety & Security. You will work on cooperative localisation, validate algorithms with simulations and measurements, and contribute to distributed wireless networks using SDR tech.

The role offers publication opportunities in international journals, collaboration with an international team, and potential to pursue a PhD at TU Wien alongside