Doctoral Researcher, SmartSpaces project, Centre for Wireless Communications

6G Flagship; Oulu; Presencial; EUR 31.000 - 32.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Wellness benefit ePassi

Buddy Programme

Spouse Network support

HR Excellence in Research label

Descripción de la vacante

University of Oulu's Centre for Wireless Communications is inviting applications for a Doctoral Researcher to contribute to the SmartSpaces project. The role focuses on enabling secure, efficient spatial awareness through mathematical modelling, optimization, and algorithm development for integrated sensing and communication.

The successful candidate will pursue a joint doctoral degree, publish results in top venues, and collaborate closely with the research team while benefiting from a

Formación

• Master’s degree with top grades in a relevant field.
• Strong motivation for doctoral studies.
• Excellent verbal and written English.
• Strong background in Mathematics.
• Excellent programming skills.
• Ability to work independently and in a team.
• At least one prerequisite skill: wireless communications/networking, convex optimization, signal processing, ML, RF radars.

Responsabilidades

• Undertake original academic research toward a joint doctoral degree.
• Publish results in high-impact journals and conferences.
• Collaborate with the research team to advance SmartSpaces project.

Conocimientos

Mathematics

Programming

Independent work

Team collaboration

Verbal & written English

Educación

Master’s degree in Electrical & Communications Engineering or related

Herramientas

Python

MATLAB

Descripción del empleo

Faculty of Information Technology and Electrical Engineering, Centre for Wireless Communications

The University of Oulu is a multidisciplinary, international research university, with about 4000 employees who produce new knowledge based on high-standards research and provide research based education to build a more sustainable, smarter, and more humane world. The University of Oulu community has about 19,000 people in total. Our northern scientific community operates globally and creates conditions for the emergence of innovations. The University of Oulu is ranked in the top 3% of the world’s universities. All our research, education, and community activities are guided by our university’s values and ethical principles.

Doctoral Researcher

to join the Centre for Wireless Communications unit at the Faculty of Information Technology and Electrical Engineering, University of Oulu.

The Centre for Wireless Communications (CWC) counts about 250 experts working in four research groups. The research topics are selected to create scientific knowledge and engineering solutions with high impact, to train professionals and to enable resilient, sustainable, and secure connectivity and networks. The vision is to stay among world leading academic communities, and conduct research on wireless communications and technologies for future 6G networks.

About The Job

The doctoral researcher will contribute to the SmartSpaces project, funded by the Research Council of Finland in collaboration with research partners at Rice University, USA. The research will focus on enabling wireless systems to sense and interpret their surroundings and provide secure, efficient spatial awareness services. Particular emphasis will be placed on mathematical modelling, optimization, and algorithm development for integrated sensing and communication.

Topics Of Interest Include

• RF radar signal processing
• Backscattering
• Resource allocation and scheduling. Query-driven and task-oriented sensing.
• Machine learning for adaptive sensing and network operation.
• Combining RF and acoustic sensing to improve spatial awareness.
• Secure and trustworthy sensing, including authentication and resilience against eavesdropping, spoofing, and jamming.
• Efficient representations of sensed environments, including compact digital twins and the management of sensing information.

The main duties of a doctoral researcher are related to undertaking original academic research in several of the above topics towards the award of a joint doctoral degree, accompanied by the publication of results in high-impact journals and conference venues, and thorough, transparent, and insightful collaboration with the whole research team.

Who are you?

You Are Required To Have

• A master’s or equivalent degree in Electrical and Communications Engineering, Computer Sciences, or related fields, with top grades.
• Skills and motivation for doctoral studies.
• Excellent verbal and writing communication skills in English.

Additionally, to succeed and enjoy the position, you are expected to have:

• A strong background in Mathematics
• Excellent programming skills
• Aptitude for working both independently and as part of a team
• Aptitude for developing strong productive relationships
• At least one of the following prerequisite skills:
  • wireless communications/networking
  • convex optimization
  • signal processing
  • machine learning
  • RF radars

You must apply for the right to study for a doctoral degree at the beginning of your employment in accordance with the requirements of the University of Oulu Graduate School (UniOGS).

What We Offer

• The support of an experienced and enthusiastic team with whom you can share your expertise and grow as an expert.
• Wellness benefit ePassi covering sport, culture, and well-being. Read more about other staff benefits.
• Development and career options of the big organization.
• Work that matters and a workplace that promotes flexibility and work-life balance. Read more about working with us.
• Our Buddy Programme and Spouse Network support you and your close ones in settling into Oulu.
• We have an HR Excellence in Research -quality label, which is a recognition awarded by the European Commission for the development of researchers’ working conditions and careers.
• Finland is one of the most livable countries in the world, with a high quality of life, safety, an excellent education system, and a competitive economy. Read more about living in Oulu.

Salary

The position is fixed-term for 3 years, starting as soon as possible. The salary will be based on the levels 2-4 of the demand level chart for teaching and research staff of Finnish universities. In addition, a salary component based on personal work performance will be paid (a maximum of 50 % of the job-specific component). The starting gross salary will be approximately 2800-2900 € per month (before taxes). A trial period of 6 months is applied to the position.

Contact Information

If you have any further questions, please contact Associate Professor Onel Alcaraz López ([e-mail]).

Type of employment Temporary position over 6 months Contract type Full time Number of positions 1 Full-time equivalent 100% City Oulu County Pohjois-Pohjanmaa Country Finland Reference number 2026/614 Published 06.Oct.2026 Last application date 31.Oct.2026