JRF/PhD Scholar in GNSS SIgnal Processing

BITS Pilani K K Birla Goa Campus; Kushavati; On-site; INR 400,000 - 550,000; Full time

Job summary

BITS Pilani, K. K. Birla Goa Campus invites applications for JRF-cum-PhD positions under ISRO- and DST-funded projects. The role focuses on developing next-generation communication and navigation systems with opportunities in embedded systems, SDR, FPGA and GNSS processing.

Candidates should have BE/BTech in Electronics/ECE, ME/MTech in related fields, and a strong math/signal processing background, plus programming skills in C/C++, Python and/or MATLAB. PhD pursuit is encouraged.

Qualifications

• BE/BTech in Electronics/ECE with GATE qualification.
• ME/MTech in Electronics/ECE or related fields.
• Strong fundamentals in mathematics, signal processing and communication systems.
• Proficient programming in C/C++, Python and/or MATLAB.
• Interest in embedded systems, SDR, FPGA and digital signal processing.
• Desire to pursue a PhD and conduct research.

Responsibilities

• Engage in JRF-cum-PhD projects under ISRO and DST funding.
• Develop next-generation communication and navigation systems.
• Work on receiver design and validation in hardware and software.

Education

BE/BTech in Electronics/ECE

ME/MTech in Electronics/ECE or related fields

Strong fundamentals in mathematics, signal processing and communication systems

C/C++, Python and/or MATLAB programming

Interest/background in embedded systems, SDR, FPGA and digital signal processing

Desire to pursue a PhD

Tools

MATLAB

Job description

We are inviting applications forJRF-cum-PhD positionsunderISRO- and DST-funded research projectsatBITS Pilani, K. K. Birla Goa Campus.

We are looking for highly motivated candidates interested in developingnext-generation communication and navigation systems, with research opportunities in:

• Embedded Systems for 5G/6G
• LEO-based Positioning, Navigation & Timing (LEO-PNT)
• LEO Joint Navigation and Communication (Nav-Com)
• Integrated Navigation and Communication using LEO Satellites
• Resilient PNT and Next-Generation Navigation Systems
• Software-Defined Radio (SDR) and FPGA/RFSoC-based Receiver Design
• GNSS Signal Processing, Acquisition and Tracking
• Joint Communication, Navigation and Sensing / ISAC

Who can apply?

JRF-cum-PhD Opportunities | 5G/6G, GNSS, LEO-PNT & Joint Navigation-Communication

We are inviting applications forJRF-cum-PhD positionsunderISRO- and DST-funded research projectsatBITS Pilani, K. K. Birla Goa Campus.

We are looking for highly motivated candidates interested in developingnext-generation communication and navigation systems, with research opportunities in:

• Embedded Systems for 5G/6G
• GNSS Anti-Spoofing & Anti-Jamming Receivers
• LEO-based Positioning, Navigation & Timing (LEO-PNT)
• LEO Joint Navigation and Communication (Nav-Com)
• Integrated Navigation and Communication using LEO Satellites
• Resilient PNT and Next-Generation Navigation Systems
• Software-Defined Radio (SDR) and FPGA/RFSoC-based Receiver Design
• GNSS Signal Processing, Acquisition and Tracking
• Joint Communication, Navigation and Sensing / ISAC

Who can apply?

JRF-cum-PhD Opportunities | 5G/6G, GNSS, LEO-PNT & Joint Navigation-Communication

We are looking for candidates with:

• B.E./B.Tech. in Electronics/ECE or closely related fields with GATE qualification
• M.E./M.Tech. in Electronics/ECE or related areas
• Strong fundamentals inmathematics, signal processing and communication systems
• Good programming skills inC/C++, Python and/or MATLAB
• Strong interest/background inembedded systems, SDR, FPGA and digital signal processing
• A genuine interest inresearch and pursuing a PhD

Strong fundamentals are essential

• Fourier Transform and its properties
• Sampling,ADC/DACand digital signal processing
• Modulation and demodulation
• Correlation and convolution
• Signal detection and estimation
• Synchronization
• Carrier and code tracking
• GNSS acquisition and tracking
• Communication and navigation receiver architectures
• 5G/6G fundamentals
• Embedded and real-time signal processing
• Satellite communication and navigation concepts

For candidates interested inLEO-PNT and joint navigation-communication, an understanding ofDoppler, satellite dynamics, signal propagation, synchronization, positioning and communication waveformswill be particularly useful.

What kind of research will you work on?

The research involves going beyond simulations and working towardsreal receiver implementations and experimental validation.

Depending on the project, the work may involve:

Mathematical modelling → Algorithm development → Simulation → SDR → FPGA/RFSoC/Embedded implementation → Hardware experimentation → Receiver validation

Potential research problems include:

• LEO-PNT and resilient positioning
• Joint LEO navigation and communication systems
• 5G/6G and satellite-terrestrial integrated systems
• GNSS anti-spoofing and anti-jamming
• Advanced GNSS/LEO receiver architectures
• SDR, FPGA and RFSoC-based receivers
• Intelligent signal processing and receiver algorithms

Recommended preparation

Candidates seriously interested in applying are encouraged to studyGNSS Receiver Design lecture material from Stanford Universityand develop a clear understanding of how a complete navigation receiver works.

In particular, candidates should understand the receiver chain:

RF Signal → ADC → Digital Signal Processing → Acquisition → Tracking → Navigation Data Demodulation → PVT

Similarly, candidates interested in communication research should have a clear understanding of:

Information/Data → Modulation → Channel → Synchronization → Demodulation → Detection/Decoding

The objective is to develop researchers who understand themathematical foundations, algorithms and actual hardware implementationof communication and navigation receivers.

We are looking for researchers, not just JRFs

These positions are intended for candidates who areseriously interested in pursuing a PhD and developing deep expertise in communication, navigation and embedded receiver systems.

The work will requirestrong mathematical foundations, programming ability, problem-solving skills and willingness to work hands-on with hardware.

If you are excited aboutbuilding the next generation of resilient GNSS, LEO-PNT and 5G/6G joint navigation-communication systems, this could be an excellent opportunity to pursue a PhD while working on challenging real-world research problems.

Fellowship:

As per applicable Government of India rules and funding agency norms.

Location:

BITS Pilani, K. K. Birla Goa Campus

Strong fundamentals matter more than simply knowing a particular software tool. We are looking for candidates who want to understand, design and build the receiver.