Research Scientist in Communication Systems & Networking

SnT is a leading international research and innovation centre in secure, reliable and trustworthy ICT systems and services. We play an instrumental role in Luxembourg by fueling innovation through research partnerships with industry, boosting R&D investments leading to economic growth, and attracting highly qualified talent.

We’re looking for people driven by excellence, excited about innovation, and looking to make a difference. If this sounds like you, you’ve come to the right place!

The successful candidate will join the Signal Processing & Satellite Communications research group (SIGCOM ), headed by Prof. Symeon Chatzinotas. The candidate is expected to assume a leading role in defining, acquiring, managing, and scientifically contributing to projects in the area of telecommunication systems. The candidate will carry a leading role in this area and support PhD candidates in their thesis research.

The group works across the entire spectrum of blue-sky research and applied research to conceive and demonstrate future communication paradigms. Researchers with an interest in terrestrial and non-terrestrial communication systems, will find a large and vibrant team of over 70 members fostering a collaborative atmosphere. SIGCOM’s state-of-the art facilities include 4 physical laboratories: the Software-Defined Networking Lab , the Communications Lab  and the 5G Space Communication Lab  – dedicated environments for researchers to test their results on advanced equipment, in addition to the SATCOM Lab  of the Interdisciplinary Space Master . The group is also the recipient of numerous awards, such as the European Association for Signal Processing (EURASIP) Group Technical Achievement Award, the IEEE Communications Society Distinguished Contributions to Satellite Communications Award, as well as 4 European Research Council grants.

Qualification:

• PhD in Electrical Engineering with focus on wireless communications or networking
• More than 4 years international postdoctoral relevant work and research experience
• Documented research expertise in communication systems or networking
• Proven track record in carrying a leading role in research project acquisition and management
• Proven track record in publishing high quality research outputs in the top-tier transactions and journals
• Experience in managing and building up teams and delivering research results
• Experience in research collaboration with industrial partners
• Strong experience in supporting PhD candidates in their research
• Fluent written and verbal communication skills in English are mandatory
• Commitment, team working and a critical mind

Experience: The ideal candidate should have experience in a number of the following topics:

• Quantum Communications
• Non-Terrestrial Networks
• Intelligent Surfaces
• Distributed Communication Systems
• Machine Learning for Communications
• Optical Communications

Language Skills: Fluent written and verbal communication skills in English are required.

• Exciting infrastructures and unique labs. At SnT’s two campuses, our researchers can take a walk on the moon at the LunaLab, build a nanosatellite, or help make autonomous vehicles even better
• The right place for IMPACT. SnT researchers engage in demand-driven projects. Through our Partnership Programme, we work on projects with more than 45 industry partners
• Be part of a multicultural family. At SnT we have more than 60 nationalities. Throughout the year, we organise team-building events, networking activities and more

Find out more about us!

• Contract Type: Permanent
• Work Hours: Full Time 40.0 Hours per Week
• Location: Kirchberg
• Job Reference: UOL05113

Applications should be submitted in English and include:

• Curriculum Vitae (including your contact address, work experience, publications)
• Cover letter indicating the research area of interest and your motivation
• Contact information for 3 referees

All qualified individuals are encouraged to apply.

We ensure a full consideration for applications received by 30/09/2022. Please apply ONLINE formally through the HR system. Applications by Email will not be considered.

The University of Luxembourg embraces inclusion and diversity as key values. We are fully committed to removing any discriminatory barrier related to gender, and not only, in recruitment and career progression of our staff.

University of Luxembourg is an international research university with a distinctly multilingual and interdisciplinary character. The University was founded in 2003 and counts more than 6,700 students and more than 2,000 employees from around the world. The University’s faculties and interdisciplinary centres focus on research in the areas of Computer Science and ICT Security, Materials Science, European and International Law, Finance and Financial Innovation, Education, Contemporary and Digital History. In addition, the University focuses on cross-disciplinary research in the areas of Data Modelling and Simulation as well as Health and System Biomedicine. Times Higher Education ranks the University of Luxembourg #3 worldwide for its “international outlook,” #20 in the Young University Ranking 2021 and among the top 250 universities worldwide.

For inquiries, please contact Prof. Chatzinotas: [email protected]