Fully-funded PhD Service-Aware 6G Communication and Computing for Critical Cyber - Physical Systems

UNAV; Ibiza; Presencial; EUR 25.000 - 35.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

An exciting PhD position at TECNUN, University of Navarra, in 6G communication technology is open. The role involves significant research contributions, working on cutting-edge technologies for Critical Cyber-Physical Systems, with a strong focus on developing and testing innovative solutions in a collaborative research environment.

Formación

• MSc degree required before Aug. 31, 2025.
• IELTS 6.5 or equivalent English proficiency needed.

Responsabilidades

• Designing service-aware 6G communication and computing technologies.
• Developing experimental testbeds for performance validation.

Conocimientos

Proficiency in programming

Linux systems

Telecommunications

Networking

Building wireless systems

Educación

MSc degree in Telecommunication Engineering, Computer Science, Electrical & Electronics Engineering, or related fields

Descripción del empleo

Organisation / Company UNAV Department TECNUN Research Field Engineering » Electronic engineering Researcher Profile First Stage Researcher (R1) Positions Other Positions Country Spain Application Deadline 1 Sep 2025 - 23 : 59 (Europe / Madrid) Type of Contract Temporary Job Status Full-time Hours Per Week 38.5 Offer Starting Date 1 Sep 2025 Is the job funded through the EU Research Framework Programme? Not funded by a EU programme Is the Job related to staff position within a Research Infrastructure? No

Offer Description

Join the Department of Electrical and Electronic Engineering of TECNUN.

About the position :

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.

We are seeking a candidate with a strong research background to contribute to the development of service-aware 6G communication and computing technologies for Critical Cyber-Physical Systems (CCPS), including applications such as industrial automation and smart grids. To address the diverse and stringent requirements of CCPS, integrated 6G communication and computing schemes with service-aware characteristics should be developed, focusing on end-to-end system performance against key performance indicators.

The selected candidate will work on the following key tasks :

• Designing service-aware 6G communication and computing technologies for CCPS.
• Developing experimental testbeds for performance validation.

Tecnun, the Engineering School of the University of Navarra, offers a 3-year doctoral contract at the Technological Campus in San Sebastián (Spain).

We provide an excellent, international, and multidisciplinary research environment with state-of-the-art facilities.

Opportunities to visit world-reputed universities, research institutes, and industrial partners in and out of Spain.

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
• An MSc degree in Telecommunication Engineering, Computer Science, Electrical & Electronics Engineering, or related fields. Date of degree : before Aug. 31, 2025
• Language : English (IELTS 6.5 or equivalent)

Software :

• Proficiency in programming and Linux systems.
• Strong background in telecommunications, networking, and / or computing.
• Experiences in building wireless systems or experimental testbeds.
• Familiarity with 5G standards and / or open-source projects, e.g. OpenAirInterface and srsRAN, is preferred.
• Knowledge of critical cyber-physical systems is considered as an advantage.

The candidate must meet the requirements for admission to the doctoral program at the Tecnun School of Engineering.

Aplication Process :

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

More about TECNUN, University of Navarra

The University of Navarra is an international University committed to quality teaching and excellence in research. It occupies the 3rd position in the Europe Teaching Ranking 2019 by Times Higher Education and Elsevier. The University was founded based on Catholic principles by St. Josemaría Escrivá and is a corporate work of Opus Dei. It provides suitable opportunities for developing its professors and employees, carries out broad cultural outreach and social promotion through NGOs and charities, and encourages service-learning programs. All qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment.

The School of Engineering (Tecnun) has 1,200 students and it is located in Donostia-San Sebastián, a beautiful city in the north of Spain, on the Basque coast. As an academic institution, we develop basic research in several fields of engineering, but we also carry out applied research in collaboration with Ceit, a non-profit research center that was created by the University of Navarra in 1982.

• An MSc degree in Telecommunication Engineering, Computer Science, Electrical & Electronics Engineering, or related fields. Date of degree : before Aug. 31, 2025
• Language : English (IELTS 6.5 or equivalent)

Software :

• Proficiency in programming and Linux systems.
• Strong background in telecommunications, networking, and / or computing.
• Experiences in building wireless systems or experimental testbeds.
• Familiarity with 5G standards and / or open-source projects, e.g. OpenAirInterface and srsRAN, is preferred.
• Knowledge of critical cyber-physical systems is considered as an advantage.

The candidate must meet the requirements for admission to the doctoral program at the Tecnun School of Engineering.

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