Postdoctoral Fellow (PREP0004815)

The Chronicle Of Higher Education, Inc.; Gaithersburg (MD); On-site; USD 82,000 - 89,000; Full time

Job summary

The Chronicle Of Higher Education, Inc. is seeking a PREP Research Associate for the National Institute of Standards and Technology. You will contribute to scientific research in 6G communications, focusing on the deployment of wireless testbeds and development of CI/CD scripts.

The ideal candidate holds a Master's or Ph.D. in a related field, has experience in wireless networks, and possesses strong communication skills. This position offers a salary between $82,000 and $89,000 a year.

Qualifications

• Master’s or Ph.D. in Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or closely related field.
• Research background in wireless networks.
• 2 years of relevant experience in code development.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to deployment and maintenance of wireless testbed.
• Develop CI/CD/CT scripts.
• Conduct RF and networking measurements.
• Author research reports and presentations.
• Ensure public dissemination of software and documentation.

Skills

Wireless networks

Software development

Oral communication

Written communication

Education

Master’s or Ph.D. in Computer Engineering or Electrical Engineering

Tools

Network protocol analyzers

Channel emulators

Software-defined radios

Git code management

Job description

Salary : $82,000-$89,000 a year

Description

This position is part of the National Institute of Standards and Technology Professional Research Experience Program (PREP). NIST collaborates with academic institutions to provide research opportunities. The PREP program involves staff from a wide range of backgrounds conducting scientific research across various fields. Individuals in this position will perform technical work supporting the collaboration’s scientific research in 6G communication.

Job Title

PREP Research Associate

Research Title

Computer Engineer / Electrical Engineer – 6G Network Research

Key responsibilities

• Contribute to the deployment and maintenance of an end‑to‑end wireless testbed based on an open‑source software stack.
• Develop and deploy Continuous Integration/Continuous Development/Continuous Testing (CI/CD/CT) scripts.
• Conduct experiments to collect and process RF and networking measurements relevant to NIST’s projects.
• Author high‑quality research reports and presentations to internal and external stakeholders.
• Ensure that software and documentation developed are publicly disseminated through proper NIST processes.

Qualifications

• Master’s or Ph.D. in Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a closely related field.
• Research background in wireless networks that includes experience using network protocol analyzers, channel emulators, and software‑defined radios.
• 2 years of relevant experience with code development and git code management.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.

Additional Desirable Skills

• US citizenship preferred.
• Experience developing and testing 5G/wireless testbeds with open‑source software packages such as srsRAN, Open Air Interface, OCUDU, and/or DURANTA.
• Experience in authoring research publications and presentations documenting results of experiments, modeling, and analysis research.

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