Phds On Ultra-reliable Wireless Communications for Mission Critical Applications

**Job description**:
The ANL is currently involved in many beyond-5G/6G R&D projects funded by the European commission and Dutch government. Our key research areas include ultra-reliable low latency communications, resource allocation, digital twins and Open RAN for 6G networks, distributed massive MIMO, flexible compute continuum for 6G RAN open architectures. A substantial part of our research is dedicated to explore the feasibility of wireless communications to replace the existing wired avionic networks onboard aircraft. Research activities in this domain are supported through the active R&D projects RHIADA and Luchtvaart in transitie (LiT) or Aviation in Transition (in English). The laboratory facilities include fully opensource OpenRAN-compliant 5G testbed with commercial radio units (RUs) and software-defined radios, a fully shielded metal room in which the most sensitive electronics can be measured, a 28 m2 anechoic chamber (500MHz-40GHz), system integration lab where chips can be linked to other components, and a 16-channel distributed MIMO testbed (sub-6 GHz).

Some important domains that we want to investigate are diversity techniques at all levels including architecture, and techniques to detect, localize, analyze and predict connectivity disruptions and attacks using but not limited to AI/ML techniques, and consequently take the necessary countermeasures. The proposed techniques will be validated using simulations and experiments.

**Job requirements**:

- Master of Science degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, Telecommunications, Applied Physics or a related topic, with excellent grades (first class honors or equivalent).
- Some background in wireless and mobile communications including understanding of wireless propagation and network architectures.
- Interest in combining theory, simulations and experiments and well-developed analytic skills.
- Affinity with artificial intelligence techniques.
- Experience in using state of the art software and hardware (Open-air interface/srsRAN or similar tools, NS3, software defined radios, etc.) is appreciated.
- Have a creative and critical thinking attitude, an intrinsic motivation and an ability to cooperate with internal and external partners.

**Conditions of employment**:
A meaningful job in a dynamic and ambitious university, in an interdisciplinary setting and within an international network. You will work on a beautiful, green campus within walking distance of the central train station. In addition, we offer you:

- Full-time employment for four years, with an intermediate evaluation (go/no-go) after nine months. You will spend 10% of your employment on teaching tasks.
- Salary and benefits (such as a pension scheme, paid pregnancy and maternity leave, partially paid parental leave) in accordance with the _Collective Labour Agreement_ for Dutch Universities, scale P (min. €2,901 max. €3,707).
- A year-end bonus of 8.3% and annual vacation pay of 8%.
- High-quality training programs and other support to grow into a self-aware, autonomous scientific researcher. At TU/e we challenge you to take charge of your own learning process.
- An excellent technical infrastructure, on-campus children's day care and sports facilities.
- An allowance for commuting, working from home and internet costs.

**About us**

Eindhoven University of Technology is an internationally top-ranking university in the Netherlands that combines scientific curiosity with a hands-on attitude. Our spirit of collaboration translates into an open culture and a top-five position in collaborating with advanced industries. Fundamental knowledge enables us to design solutions for the highly complex problems of today and tomorrow.

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**Application**
- Cover letter in which you describe your motivation and qualifications for the position.
- Curriculum vitae, including a list of your publications and the contact information of three references.