Job offer

Job Information; Turkey; On-site; TRY 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in the field of engineering is seeking Post-Doctoral Associates to join their innovative Communications, Signal Processing, and Networking Center. This role offers a unique opportunity to engage in cutting-edge research on topics such as waveform design, cognitive radio, and integrated sensing. Candidates will work under the guidance of a renowned professor and collaborate with a dynamic team of over 40 researchers. The position promises a competitive employment package, including housing for single applicants, and the chance to contribute to the advancement of wireless communication technologies. If you're passionate about research and eager to make a difference, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Benefits

Housing for single applicants

Access to cutting-edge laboratory equipment

Strong industry connections

Opportunity to organize conferences

Qualifications

• PhD in Electronic Engineering or Telecommunications is required.
• Strong publication record in IEEE journals and conferences.

Responsibilities

• Conduct research in waveform design and cognitive radio.
• Manage international projects in signal processing.

Skills

Analytical Skills

Problem-Solving Skills

Verbal Communication

Written Communication

Education

PhD in Electronic Engineering

PhD in Telecommunications

Tools

6G Laboratory Equipment

Job description

School of Engineering and Natural Sciences

Organisation/Company: Istanbul Medipol University

Department: School of Engineering and Natural Sciences

Research Field: Engineering » Communication engineering

Researcher Profile: Recognised Researcher (R2)

Country: Türkiye

Application Deadline: 30 Jan 2026 - 09:00 (Europe/Istanbul)

Type of Contract: To be defined

Job Status: Full-time

Is the job funded through the EU Research Framework Programme? Not funded by a EU programme

Is the Job related to staff position within a Research Infrastructure? No

Offer Description

Description:

The Communications, Signal Processing, and Networking Center (CoSiNC) in the Faculty of Engineering and Natural Sciences, Istanbul Medipol University, seeks to recruit Post-Doctoral Associates. The candidates will be under the supervision of CoSiNC Leader Professor Hüseyin Arslan and are expected to conduct international projects and carry out research in the following areas:

• Waveform and PHY layer design
• Cognitive Radio and Software Defined Radio
• Integrated Sensing and Communication
• PHY / Cross-Layer Security
• Multiple accessing, scheduling, and radio resource management (RRM)
• Non-Terrestrial Networks (NTNs)
• Interference Management - Multi-antenna systems (MIMO, RIS, CoMP)

Minimum Qualifications:

• Applicants must hold a PhD degree in Electronic Engineering, Telecommunications, or a related field
• Proven track record of publications in relevant IEEE journals and conferences
• Strong verbal and written skills in English
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills and capacity to pursue independent research

These positions will be based at Medipol University in Istanbul, and the candidates must be ready to relocate to Istanbul, Turkey.

The terms of employment are very competitive and include housing (only for single applicants). Applications will be accepted immediately, and candidates will be considered until the positions are filled. All applicants must submit the following documents in PDF format to be considered:

• Curriculum vitae with full publication list.
• BSc, MSc, and PhD transcripts.
• Contact details of at least three references.

About CoSiNC

Communication, Signal Processing, and Networking Center (CoSiNC) was established at Istanbul Medipol University in 2014 under the leadership of Prof. Hüseyin Arslan. At CoSiNC, we strive to remove implicit biases and establish a welcoming teaching/research environment, leading to the formation of a premier international research center with more than 40 researchers presently, representing many countries.

CoSiNC has successfully completed more than 20 projects and published more than 200 journal and conference papers. We contribute to the development of wireless communication through tens of journal papers, conference papers, and patent applications every year. We also organize and attend various international conferences to spread awareness of the challenges and research activities toward realizing the 6G vision.

In addition to following and contributing to academic literature, we distinguish ourselves by keeping track of the standardization activities of organizations such as 3GPP, ITU, and Wi-Fi. This enables us to align our research activities with industrial/commercial developments with our signature zeal, dedication, and enthusiasm powered by the goal of spreading the benefits of wireless communication to mankind. Simply put, we love what we are doing and believe in the power of applied knowledge that will lead, drive, and shape succeeding wireless technologies.

Here’s what awaits you at CoSiNC

• In our esteemed facilities, we proudly present a distinguished 6G laboratory graced with cutting-edge equipment from Rohde & Schwarz, Agilent, and National Instruments, all at your service.
• Strong connections with the Turkish industry, telecom operators, regulatory bodies, etc.
• More than 40 colleagues to work with.
• Conferences that we organize, like PIMRC 2025.