PhD position in Integrated Sensing and Communications for 6G

Fundación IMDEA Networks; España; Sur place; EUR 18 000 - 26 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Hands-on training

Real-world data

International environment

Publish in top venues

Madrid area living

Résumé du poste

IMDEA Networks Institute offers a fully funded PhD position in Integrated Sensing and Communications for 6G. The candidate will design models and algorithms for localization and sensing, integrating them into a 6G open experimentation platform to demonstrate sensing and positioning capabilities.

English fluency and a strong academic record are required. The role involves contributing to the Wireless Networking Group, working with large-scale data, and publishing in top-tier venues.

Qualifications

• MSc degree in Computer Science, Telecommunication Engineering, Electrical Engineering or related fields.
• Solid background in Integrated Sensing and Communications, Signal Processing or related areas.
• Experience with machine learning frameworks and embedded or resource-constrained systems.
• Excellent programming skills.
• Fluency in written and spoken English.
• Enthusiasm for interdisciplinary research.

Responsabilités

• Design new models and algorithms for localization and sensing procedures.
• Integrate sensing and communications components in a 6G open experimentation platform.
• Contribute to ongoing Wireless Networking Group activities and publish results.

Connaissances

Programming skills

ML frameworks

English fluency

Interdisciplinary research

Formation

MSc in CS/EE/Telecom

Integrated Sensing & Communications

Description du poste

Organisation/Company IMDEA Networks Department Operations Support Research Field Engineering » Communication engineering Engineering » Electronic engineering Engineering » Electrical engineering Computer science » Other Researcher Profile First Stage Researcher (R1) Positions PhD Positions Application Deadline 16 Nov 2026 - 13:59 (Europe/Madrid) Country Spain Type of Contract Temporary Job Status Full-time Hours Per Week 40 Offer Starting Date 1 Jan 2027 Is the job funded through the EU Research Framework Programme? Not funded by a EU programme Marie Curie Grant Agreement Number 101119652 Is the Job related to staff position within a Research Infrastructure? No

Offer Description

The IMDEA Networks Institute offers one fully funded PhD position in the area of Integrated Sensing and Communications for 6G. The successful candidate will contribute to ongoing activities of the Wireless Networking Group , by advancing the state of the art and designing key scientific and technological enablers of future cellular networks to integrate sensing and communications. To this end, he/she will design new models and algorithms for localization and sensing procedures. All work will be carried out in the specific context of integrating the different components in a 6G open experimentation platform and demonstrate the potential of 6G for sensing and positioning services.

• an MSc degree in Computer Science, Telecommunication Engineering, Electrical Engineering or related fields, with a solid academic record
• solid background in Integrated Sensing and Communications, Signal Processing or related areas
• experience with machine learning frameworks and embedded or resource-constrained systems
• excellent programming skills
• fluency in written and spoken English
• enthusiasm for interdisciplinary research

Languages ENGLISH Level Excellent

Research Field Engineering » Electronic engineeringEngineering » Electrical engineeringComputer science » Other

Additional Information

The position offers:

• hands-on training in deploying and running experimental platforms
• a unique opportunity to work with large-scale real-world measurement data
• a vibrant, collaborative, multi-cultural and English-speaking environment
• the prospect to publish at top-tier venues in networking
• the high quality of life of the region of Madrid, Spain, where we are based.

Additional comments

IMDEA Networks Institute aims to increase the proportion of women and therefore qualified female applicants are explicitly encouraged to apply. Until a balanced ratio of men and women has been achieved at the institute, preference will be given to women if applicants have similar qualifications. IMDEA Networks Institute actively promotes diversity and equal opportunities. Applicants are not to be discriminated against in personnel selection procedures on the grounds of gender, ethnicity, religion or ideology, age, sexual orientation (anti-discrimination). People with disabilities who have the relevant qualifications are expressly invited to apply.