PhD Studentship: Intelligent Cognitive Technologies for 6G/B6G Communication and Networks

Overview

• Qualification type: PhD
• Subject area: Mobile Communications Systems
• Location/Campus: University of Hertfordshire, College Lane
• Start date: 1 May 2023 or as soon as possible thereafter
• Closing application date: 31 March 2024
• Full-time/ part-time availability (duration i.e. 3 years): Three years, Full-time

Project outline

As a PhD researcher specializing in Intelligent Cognitive Technologies for dynamic and flexible communication networks, you will play a pivotal role in advancing the state-of-the-art in communication technologies. This position offers an exciting opportunity to engage in cutting-edge research and contribute to the design, simulation, and implementation of intelligent cognitive technologies for various applications of 6G/B6G and its application. In this research, you are expected to develop the intelligent communication algorithms with adaptive capabilities, incorporating machine learning for dynamic communication environments for 6G/B6G. In addition, you will apply these innovations to program hardware, capitalizing on the experimental resources available in the Cognitive Networks Lab.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive literature reviews to identify current trends and challenges in intelligent cognitive technologies in mobile communication.
• Design, simulate, and optimize the intelligent decision-making algorithms capable of adapting to dynamic environments.
• Explore innovative machine learning techniques and integrate multiple methods to manage the dynamic and flexible systems.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including engineers, researchers, and industry partners, to validate the designed algorithms using simulation tools and experimental setups.
• Publish research findings in reputable journals and present results at conferences, contributing to the academic and scientific community.

Supervisor

• Principal supervisor: Prof Pandelis Kourtessis
• Second supervisor: Dr Haeyoung Lee

Entry requirements

Essential

• A first-class UK honours degree or equivalent in any electrical engineering-related discipline.
• Proficient knowledge of communication systems and strong optimization skills.
• Hands-on experience in simulating and designing communication algorithms.
• Proficiency in programming skills such as MATLAB, Python, C/C++, etc.
• Ability to work collaboratively, managing time independently to meet deadlines.
• Problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
• Excellent oral and written English communication skills, with the ability to convey complex information clearly.
• Solid IT literacy.
• Applicants must be self-motivated.
• International/EU applicants: must meet the minimum English language requirements, which include an IELTS score of 6.5 (or equivalent).

Desirable

• A relevant master’s degree will be an advantage but is not essential.
• Publications in high-impact international journals and conferences
• Experience with communication simulation tools (e.g., NS-3).
• Expertise in optimization algorithms with a strong mathematical background.
• Proficient knowledge of hardware implementation skills.

Eligibility

• Overseas candidates are welcome to apply.

How to apply

Applicants are required to provide the following documents:

• a completed application form
  • your qualification certificates and transcripts
• two academic references
• Certification of English language competence (minimum IELTS 6.5 or equivalent) for candidates for whom English is not their first language.

In section 11 of the application form, you must provide a comprehensive personal statement of up to 500 words describing your motivation to do research on this project at the University of Hertfordshire, and providing information on how you meet any of the essential or desirable requirements described above.

Please email the application form and supporting documents to the Doctoral College . Interviews will take place in early April. For informal enquires please email to Dr Haeyoung Lee ([email protected] ).

Funding information

The award includes cover for UK home or international tuition fees and a stipend at standard UKRI rates. For 2023-2024 this is set at £18,622. The stipends usually increase annually in line with inflation. Applicants from outside the UK or EU are eligible.