Postdoc: Real-Time RF Spectrum Monitoring for UAVs

Instituto de Telecomunicações

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EUR 36,000 - 44,000

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6 days ago
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Job summary

Instituto de Telecomunicações (IT) seeks a highly motivated Postdoctoral Researcher for the AeroSpectrum project, focusing on real-time RF spectrum monitoring and electromagnetic sensing integrated into Unmanned Aerial Systems. The role blends RF engineering, SDR, and advanced signal processing in a multidisciplinary setting.

You will contribute to experimental development, system design, and validation across a wide frequency range, collaborating with partners to advance airborne monitoring

Qualifications

  • PhD in Electrical Engineering, Telecommunications Engineering, Electronics, or Signal Processing.
  • Strong scientific background in RF systems, wireless communications, or spectrum analysis.
  • Experience with RF spectrum monitoring, SDR, signal detection/classification, or emitter localization.
  • Experience with Python, MATLAB, C/C++, GNU Radio or equivalent development environments.

Responsibilities

  • Conduct research on RF spectrum monitoring and electromagnetic sensing for UAV platforms.
  • Develop and validate SDR-based monitoring and spectrum sensing systems.
  • Collaborate with academic and industry partners across multi-disciplinary teams.
  • Disseminate findings through scientific publications and conference presentations.

Skills

Strong scientific background
English communication
Collaborative team player

Education

PhD in Electrical Engineering, Telecommunications Engineering, Electronics, or Signal Processing

Tools

Python
MATLAB
C/C++
GNU Radio

Job description

Instituto de Telecomunicações (IT) seeks a highly motivated Postdoctoral Researcher for the AeroSpectrum project, focusing on real-time RF spectrum monitoring and electromagnetic sensing integrated into Unmanned Aerial Systems. The role blends RF engineering, SDR, and advanced signal processing in a multidisciplinary setting.

You will contribute to experimental development, system design, and validation across a wide frequency range, collaborating with partners to advance airborne monitoring

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