Doctoral Research Fellowship (PhD)

Ranplan Group AB (RNP), is seeking to appoint a high-calibre doctoral candidate to join the Marie Skłodowska-Curie Doctoral Network ‘joInt wireless commuNicaTion and sEnsinG by hologRaphic surfAce TranscEivers’ (INTEGRATE). The selected candidate will work under the supervision of Prof. Jie Zhang.

INTEGRATE project

The INTEGRATE project focuses on the theoretical, algorithmic, and architectural foundations of integrated communication and sensing networks, developing the first open access network-level simulator for joint communication and sensing.

Specifically, INTEGRATE will:

1) develop reconfigurable holographic surfaces (RHSs) capable of supporting joint communication and sensing tasks and that can be integrated in wireless transceivers with minimal cost and energy requirements;

2) Characterize the fundamental performance limits of integrated communication and sensing networks, developing an algorithmic framework and protocol suite to approach these limits;

3) Build the first open access software simulation platform for joint communication and sensing networks.

Research project: This project aims at developing new ray-tracing modules able to account for the presence of RHSs.

Objectives: Develop a new ray tracing module that accounts for the presence of RHS-based transceivers in large-scale networks.

PhD enrolment:The selected applicant will be enrolled into a Ph.D. program at King’s College, London, while working to the project.

Location: Riddargarten 18, Floor 1, S-114 51, Stockholm, Sweden.

Duartion: Full-time, 3 years fixed term.

Secondment: RNP-1 will spend a research stay of 8 months at another partner of the INTEGRATE project. The planned secondment for RNP-1 is at King’s College, London. 

Job requirements

• An undergraduate degree and a postgraduate Master’s degree (or equivalent) in information engineering, computer science, electronic or electrical engineering, mathematics, electromagnetics, or a physical sciences subject.
• Solid background on communication theory, wireless communications, and signal processing.
• Excellent mathematical skills and background (optimization theory is a plus).
• High proficiency in Matlab, or similar programming software.
• Excellent written and verbal communication, including presentation skills.
• Highly proficient English language skills.
• Excellent organizational skills, attention to details and the ability to meet deadlines.
• Ability to think logically, create solutions and make informed decisions.
• Willingness to work collaboratively in a research environment.
• Willingness to travel and work across Europe.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Undertake postgraduate research in support of the agreed doctoral research project.
• Work closely with the academic supervisors to ensure the compatibility of the individual project with the overall goals of the INTEGRATE project.
• Present and publish research in both academic and non-academic audiences.
• Attend and participate to academic and non-academic conferences, events and seminars.
• Attend and participate to all training events and supervisory meetings.
• Be seconded to other network partners as necessary to fulfil the grant obligations.
• Prepare progress reports and similar documents on research for funding bodies, as required.
• Contribute to the delivery and management of the wider program, including attending and participating in program committee meetings.
• Actively contribute to the public engagement and outreach activities of the project.

For further details about eligibility requirements, the disclaimers, the selection process and how to apply, please go to our Ranplan Wireless Careers page  - via the ‘Apply’ button (above).

Ranplan Wireless welcomes and encourages applications from qualified individuals regardless of sex, race, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, marriage or civil partnership status, pregnancy or maternity, religion or belief.

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