MSCA Doctoral Candidate (DC) in Sensor and data fusion techniques for vehicular communication performance enhancements

22 Mar 2024
Job Information

Organisation/Company

Robert Bosch GmbH

Research Field

Engineering » Communication engineering
Engineering » Electronic engineering
Engineering » Computer engineering

Researcher Profile

First Stage Researcher (R1)

Country

Germany

Application Deadline

22 May 2024 - 12:00 (Europe/Berlin)

Type of Contract

Temporary

Job Status

Full-time

Hours Per Week

35

Is the job funded through the EU Research Framework Programme?

H2020 / Marie Skłodowska-Curie Actions

Marie Curie Grant Agreement Number

101120544

Is the Job related to staff position within a Research Infrastructure?

No

Offer Description

Robert Bosch GmbH is seeking to appoint one Doctoral Candidate (DC) to join the Marie Skłodowska-Curie Doctoral Network on “Integrated Sensing and communications for future vehicuLAr systems a Network of Doctoral Students” (ISLANDS).

The Role: The DC will study sensor data fusion techniques in automotive applications and will develop ISAC mechanisms. The project will target evaluation of new concepts and mechanisms with the help of simulation and analytical tools. Specifically, the DC will investigate how distributed sensing improves sensing performance using the devices/network infrastructure and how to jointly analyse sensing performance including also non-3GPP sensing measurements. The DC will also investigate efficient mechanisms and architectures for sharing sensor data for distributed fusion and inference (secondment at Karlsruhe Institute of Technology, KIT) and will investigate how spectrum sharing frameworks can be used in conjunction with distributed sensing data fusion (secondment at The American College of Greece, Research Center, ACG-RC).

Position: BOSCH-1 Title: Sensor and data fusion techniques for vehicular communication performance enhancements.

Scientific context: Sensing the physical world with Integrated Sensing and Communication (ISAC) using the cellular infrastructure is expected to provide a new sensor input for vehicles. To achieve advanced driving capabilities, inputs from various vehicle sensors (with the new ISAC dimension) need to be fused appropriately for maximizing the accuracy of the vehicles’ view of the world.

Objectives: Study sensor data fusion techniques from 3GPP/non-3GPP sources in automotive applications and develop ISAC mechanisms.

Expected results: Fusion schemes for sensing data; determine modification to 5G+ protocol stack to enable ISAC in automotive scenarios. Acquired knowledge: Automotive communication and sensor fusion techniques, cellular communication protocol stack and evaluation methodologies.

Planned secondment(s): Karlsruhe Institute of Technology (KIT), Germany for 3 months, and The American College of Greece, Research Center (ACG-RC), Greece for 3 months. Total time planned will not exceed 6 months. Ph.D. enrolment: Karlsruhe Institute of Technology (KIT)

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 ISLANDS.

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.

Beseconded 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 programme, including attending and participating in programme committee meetings.

Actively contribute to the public engagement and outreach activities as described in the grant agreement. As job descriptions cannot be exhaustive, the DC may be required to undertake other duties, which are broadly in line with the above duties and responsibilities.

How to Apply

Applications must be submitted to the attention of Dr. Andreas Müller, according to the following procedure:

Registration and submission of the application material to the ISLANDS recruitment website (https://www.islands-mscadoctoralnetwork.eu/jobs/ ).

Application at the Bosch careers website (https://jobs.smartrecruiters.com/BoschGroup/743999971757923-phd-on-6g-key-tec hnologies-f-m-div- ).

Please note that it is essential that the candidate makes a double submission of his/her application by executing both the above steps 1) and 2).

Note 1: Informal enquires for further information about the positions can be sent to Dr. Andreas Müller [email protected] and Dr. Frank Fischer [email protected]

Note 2: By registering in the website mentioned above at point 2), the applicants agree that all members of the ISLANDS project can access their personal data and application material.

Each application must include the following material:

A cover letter explaining the motivation for applying for the post.

A curriculum vitae setting out the educational qualifications as well as any additional scientific achievements and publications.

Evidence of English proficiency.

Copy of Bachelor’s and Master’s certificates (if available at the time of application).

Copy of Bachelor’s and Master’s transcripts.

Any additional material useful for the assessment of the candidate (e.g., recommendation letters, research project/statement in agreement with the requirements specified in previous text). 

Requirements

Research Field

Engineering » Communication engineering

Education Level

Master Degree or equivalent

Research Field

Engineering » Electrical engineering

Education Level

Master Degree or equivalent

Skills/Qualifications

Person Specification 

An undergraduate degree and a postgraduate master’s degree (or equivalent) in electronic or electrical engineering, mathematics, electromagnetics, or a physical sciences subject.

Excellent mathematical skills and background.

High proficiency in Matlab, Python, C++, or similar programming software.

Solid background on wireless communications (antennas, propagation, stochastic geometry is a plus), and/or radar sensing.

Experience with hardware and demonstrators is a plus.

Excellent written and verbal communication, including presentation skills.

Highly proficient English language skills.

Excellent organisational skills, attention to detail and the ability to meet deadlines.

Ability to think logically, create solutions and make informed decisions.

Willingness to work collaboratively in a research environment.

A strong commitment to his/her own continuous professional development.

Willingness to travel and work across Europe.

Specific Requirements

All candidates must meet the following requirements to be considered for this post: 

Doctoral Candidates (DC) must not have a doctoral degree at the date of the recruitment by the host organisation. A postgraduate Master’s degree (or equivalent) is required at the time of recruitment to enrol in the doctoral program. 

At the time of recruitment by the host organisation, DCs must not have resided or carried out their main activity (work, studies, etc.) in the country of their host organisation for more than 12 months in the three years immediately prior to the recruitment date. Compulsory national service and/or short stays such as holidays and time spent as part of a procedure for obtaining refugee status under the Geneva Convention are not taken into account.

Languages

ENGLISH

Level

Excellent

Additional Information
Selection process

The selection and recruitment processes of the DCs will be in accordance with the European Charter and Code of Conduct for the Recruitment of Researchers. The recruitment process will be open, transparent, impartial, equitable, and merit-based. There will be no overt/covert discrimination based on race, gender, sexual orientation, religion or belief, disability or age. To this end, the following selection criteria for the recruitment of the DCs will be considered: 

Curriculum vitae

Research and industrial experience

Research, leadership, and creativity potential

Academic performance (diplomas, university transcripts, etc.)

Awards and fellowships

Publications and patents

English knowledge

Other relevant items based on the specific candidate

The recruitment process will adhere to the guidelines described in the Grant Agreement of the ISLANDS project. At the network’s level, the recruitment will be coordinated by the Recruitment Committee of the project in order to guarantee gender- and sector-balance. At Robert Bosch GmbH, the recruitment will be coordinated by the department of Mobility Electronics. More precisely, the recruitment and selection of the DCs will be executed by Dr. Andreas Müller. The entire process will be overseen and approved by the Responsible of the HumanResources of Robert Bosch GmbH.

The application deadline for the post is on May 22th 2024. Each application will be acknowledged electronically (e.g., by return email) and a unique ID number will be assigned to it. The applications will be analysed after the application deadline, and the shortlisted candidates will be invited to a teleconference interview. The selected candidates are expected to be recruited during the period of May-June 2024. At the end of the selection process, all the applicants will be informed of the outcome of their application by return email.

Work Location(s)

Number of offers available

1

Company/Institute

Robert Bosch GmbH

Country

Germany

City

Reutlingen

Postal Code

72762

Street

Tübinger Str. 123

Geofield

Where to apply

Website

https://www.islands-mscadoctoralnetwork.eu/jobs/

Contact

City

Reutlingen

Website

https://www.islands-mscadoctoralnetwork.eu/

Street

Tübinger Str. 123

Postal Code

72762

E-Mail

[email protected]
[email protected]

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