Research Associate in Signal Processing for 6G Networks

Research Associate in Signal Processing for 6G Networks
Specialist and Supporting Academic Research grade 6 from £33966

Research Associate in Signal Processing for 6G Networks

Project Title Platform Driving The Ultimate Connectivity (TITAN) Extension

Job Ref: REQ240238

As part of the University’s ongoing commitment to redeployment, please note that this vacancy may be withdrawn at any stage of the recruitment process if a suitable redeployee is identified.

Project Description

This project is on advancing signal processing techniques for 6G networks and beyond. This is a collaborative research project (TITAN extension) with several UK academic partners. This project is funded by the Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council

Job Description

Job Grade: Specialist and Supporting Academic Grade 6

Job Purpose

To conduct research in the areas of wireless communications within the Institute for Digital Technologies.  The focus will be on the development of signal processing algorithms and/or machine learning methods for terrestrial and non-terrestrial 6G networks.  In particular, the Research Associate will be expected to perform research and develop algorithms which may span various topics such as mathematical optimizations, machine learning, statistical performance analyses and Orthogonal Time Frequency Space (OFTS) modulations.  The Research Associate will collaborate with several project partners including University of Southampton and University of Cambridge, among other potential academic and industrial partners.

Conditions of Service

The position is full-time and fixed term (until 31/03/2025). The salary will be Specialist and Supporting Academic Grade 6, 33,348 to 43,155 per annum plus London Weighting £3,518 per annum, with a starting salary to be confirmed on the offer of appointment.

The appointment will be subject to the University’s Terms and Conditions of Employment for STAFF GRADES 6 AND ABOVE, details of which can be found here .

The University is committed to enabling staff to maintain a healthy work-home balance and has several family-friendly policies, which can be found here.

The University offers a wide range of employee benefits which can be found here .

We also offer an on-campus nursery with subsidised places, subsidised places at local holiday clubs and a childcare voucher scheme (further details are available at: http://www.lboro.ac.uk/services/hr/a-z/childcare-information---page.html

In addition, the University is supportive, wherever possible, of flexible working arrangements.

We also strive to create a culture that supports equality and celebrates diversity throughout the campus. The University holds a Bronze Athena SWAN award which recognises the importance of support for women at all stages of their academic career. For further information on Athena SWAN see http://www.lboro.ac.uk/services/hr/athena-swan/

The closing date for receipt of applications is 31 March 2024.

For more information please refer ,Person Specification and Job Description