PhD Position in Integrated Sensing and Communications (ISAC) for 6G

Fundación IMDEA Networks; Madrid; On-site; EUR 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

IMDEA Networks Institute invites applications for a fully funded PhD position in Integrated Sensing and Communications (ISAC) for 6G. The successful candidate will join the Wireless Networking Group in Madrid, contributing to modeling, algorithm design, and on-device inference for integrated sensing and communications.

The role offers hands-on training, access to large-scale real-world measurement data, and opportunities to publish at top-tier venues.

Qualifications

• MSc degree 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.

Responsibilities

• Design new models and algorithms for efficient on-device inference.
• Explore joint communication and sensing under real-world constraints.
• Develop and test algorithms on experimental platforms and real data.
• Contribute to ongoing activities of the Wireless Networking Group and publish in conferences.

Skills

ML frameworks

Embedded systems

Programming skills

English fluency

Interdisciplinary research

Education

MSc in CS

Tools

Python

Job description

PhD Position in Integrated Sensing and Communications (ISAC) for 6G

Wireless Networking Group

Deadline for receipt of applications: November, 15th, 2026 23:59 AoE (16 November 2026, 13:59h Europe/Madrid)

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 efficient on-device inference, exploring the intersection of joint communication and sensing under real-world constraints.

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.

The position requires:

• 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

This contract is part of grant PID2025-168715NB-I00, funded by MCIN/AEI/10.13039/501100011033.

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.