Fully-Funded Phd 6g For Critical Cyber-Physical Systems

Tecnun - Universidad de Navarra; Sax; Presencial; EUR 10.000 - 30.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

An esteemed university in Spain is offering a fully funded PhD position in the Department of Electrical and Electronic Engineering. You will work on designing 6G communication schemes and developing experimental testbeds. Applicants should have an MSc in Telecommunication Engineering or related fields along with strong backgrounds in telecommunications and programming. The position is located in Donostia-San Sebastián, with expected start before June 2026. Hands-on training and opportunities for publication are provided.

Servicios

Hands-on training in experimental testbeds

Training in advanced research methodologies

Opportunities for publication in top-tier journals

Formación

• Strong background in telecommunications, networking, and/or computing.
• Experience in building wireless systems or experimental testbeds.
• Familiarity with open-source projects like OpenAirInterface and srsRAN.

Responsabilidades

• Design integrated 6G communication and computing orchestration schemes.
• Develop experimental testbeds for performance evaluation.
• Participate in ongoing EU and nationally funded research projects.

Conocimientos

Telecommunications

Networking

Computing

Programming

Linux Systems

5G Standards

Critical Cyber-Physical Systems

Research Methodologies

Educación

MSc degree in Telecommunication Engineering

MSc degree in Computer Science

MSc degree in Electrical & Electronics Engineering

Descripción del empleo

Overview

Join the Department of Electrical and Electronic Engineering of TECNUN. A fully funded PhD position is available at the Tecnun School of Engineering, University of Navarra, San Sebastián, Spain. The selected candidate will join the Wireless Instrument Group (WIN) at the Department of Electrical and Electronic Engineering.

Key Responsibilities

• Design integrated 6G communication and computing orchestration schemes for Critical Cyber-Physical Systems (CCPS).
• Develop experimental testbeds for performance evaluation and validation.
• Contribute to ongoing EU- and nationally funded research projects, participating in experimental activities, dissemination, and joint publications.

Benefits & Training

• Hands‑on training in developing and running experimental testbeds.
• Training in advanced research methodologies in 6G communication & computing.
• Guidance in publishing and presenting in top‑tiered journals and conferences.
• Opportunities to visit world‑reputed universities, research institutes, and industrial partners in and out of Spain.

Qualifications

• An MSc degree in Telecommunication Engineering, Computer Science, Electrical & Electronics Engineering, or related fields.
• Strong background in telecommunications, networking, and/or computing.
• Experience in building wireless systems or experimental testbeds.
• Proficiency in programming and Linux systems.
• Familiarity with 5G standards and/or open‑source projects (e.g., OpenAirInterface and srsRAN) is preferred.
• Knowledge of critical cyber‑physical systems is an advantage.
• English language proficiency (IELTS 6.5 or equivalent).
• Candidate must meet the requirements for admission to the doctoral program at the Tecnun School of Engineering.

Application Process

• Cover letter describing motivation as a thesis candidate.
• Updated CV with photograph.
• Undergraduate and Master’s degree transcripts.
• Language certificate.

Expected start time before Jun. 2026.

Inquiries can be directed via email to: Yuemin Ding.

About TECNUN & University of Navarra

The University of Navarra is an international university committed to quality teaching and excellence in research. All qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment.

The School of Engineering (Tecnun) has 1,200 students and is located in Donostia‑San Sebastián, a beautiful city on the Basque coast. As an academic institution, we develop basic research in several fields of engineering and collaborate with Ceit, a non‑profit research center created by the University of Navarra in 1982.