The Communication Theory and Technologies (CT&T) Research Group in the Division of Engineering, New York University Abu Dhabi, seeks to recruit a Post-Doctoral Associate. The candidate will be under the supervision of CT&T Research Group Director Prof. Dr. Murat Uysal and is expected to carry out cutting-edge research on the physical layer design of wireless communication systems and explore enabling technologies for 6G and beyond wireless networks.

Applicants must hold a PhD degree in electrical/electronics engineering, telecommunications or related field. Other requirements include

•             Strong background in communication theory, signal processing, and wireless communications,

•             Extensive experience in physical (PHY) layer algorithm design and performance analysis,

•             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.

In addition to the above qualifications, the applicants should have prior research experience in one or more of the following research topics:

•             Waveform design for emerging spectrum (FR3, MMW, sub-THz/THz)

•             Extreme massive MIMO communications

•             Analog, digital and hybrid beamforming architectures

•             Reconfigurable intelligent surfaces

•             Machine learning for wireless communications

•             Hardware-constrained signal processing for wireless communications

•             Channel modeling and characterization

Applications will be accepted immediately and candidates will be considered until the positions are filled. To be considered, all applicants must submit

•             Cover letter

•             Curriculum vitae with full publication list

•             BSc, MSc and PhD transcripts

•             Research statement

•             Contact details of at least three references.

All attachments should be in PDF format. If you have any questions, please email Prof. Dr. Murat Uysal at murat.uysal@nyu.edu

The terms of employment are very competitive and include housing and educational subsidies for children.

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