Doctoral Researcher in Wireless Communications

We are now looking for

a Doctoral Researcher 

to join us at the Centre for Wireless Communications (CWC) at the University of Oulu, Finland.

CWC is one of the leading research units globally in wireless communications. Its mission is to conduct world-class research, create new technologies, train world-class graduates, and transfer technology to real use. CWC is also home to the 6G Flagship.

About the job

As a Doctoral Researcher, you will carry out research work within a research team, publish research results in the most esteemed international forums, attend doctoral courses, and complete your doctoral thesis within 3-4 years. Finnish and European research agencies will fund your work.

We seek motivated candidates interested in taming the inherently stringent constraints of low-power/cost IoT systems to provide more robustness and intelligence. The focus would be mostly at PHY/MAC layers, but also at higher layers and especially several domains (sensing, computing, actuation), as we argue that such ultra-constrained devices must be optimized tightly (cross-layered and cross-domain). Topics of interest include:

• Sensing, actuation, computing, and/or communication (including multiple-access) IoT protocols
• Tiny/edge intelligence for low-power IoT networks, offload vs local compute
• Techniques/technologies like backscattering, wake-up radio/signals, duty-cycling, energy harvesting-assisted networks,  atomization, and checkpointing techniques  
• Local energy management IoT protocols, energy-aware protocols, hardware-aging-aware protocols
• Low-power/cost IoT edge and nodes technologies
• Energy-neutral device manufacturing and performance trade-offs. How can these dynamically influence operation protocols?

The main duties of the doctoral researcher are related to undertaking original academic research in several of the above topics towards the award of a joint doctoral degree, accompanied by the publication of results in high-impact journals and conference venues, and thorough, transparent, and insightful collaboration with the whole research team.

What we offer?

• The support of an experienced and enthusiastic team of researchers where you can share your expertise and grow as an expert.
• Wellness benefits ePassi covering sport, culture, and well-being. Read more about other staff benefits. 
• Development and career options of the big organization.
• Work that matters and a workplace that promotes flexibility and work-life balance. Read more about working with us.
• Our Buddy Programme and Spouse Network support you and close ones in settling into Oulu.
• We have an HR Excellence in Research, a quality label, and a recognition award from the European Commission for developing researchers' working conditions and careers. 
• Finland is one of the most livable countries in the world, with a high quality of life, safety, an excellent education system, and a competitive economy. Read more about living in Oulu.

Who are you?

To succeed in the position, we expect from you:

• a master's or equivalent degree in Electrical and Communications Engineering and/or Computer Sciences with top grades
• A strong background in Mathematics and in at least one of the following domains is a pre-requisite:
  • wireless communications
  • convex optimization
  • signal processing
  • IoT and/or prototyping
• excellent programming skills,
• aptitude for working both independently and as part of a team,
• aptitude for developing strong productive relationships,
• excellent verbal and writing communication skills in English.
• See also the requirements of the University of Oulu Graduate School (UniOGS)

We also appreciate:

• know-how and experience in machine learning, radar/sensing, and energy-harvesting devices and communications. 

Salary

The position is fixed-term for 4 years as of 01.01.2025, but a bit earlier and later are possible.

The salary will be based on levels 2-4 of the demand level chart for teaching and research staff of Finnish universities. In addition, a salary component based on personal work performance will be paid (a maximum of 50 % of the job-specific component). The starting gross salary will be approx. 2400-2700 € per month (before taxes).  A trial period of 6 months is applied for the position.

How to apply?

Interested? If yes, please apply through our recruitment system by 15.10.2024 (23:59 Finnish local time).

The application should be written in English and include the following:

1. CV (including a list of publications, if applicable) following the guidelines of the Finnish Advisory Board on Research Integrity
2. Certificates/Diplomas
3. Motivation letter (1-page description of the motivation and suitability for the position, and more importantly, the specific research interests and how would be tentatively addressed)
4. Contact information of two persons available for recommendation

The eligible applicants fitting best in the profile expected for the position will be invited to an on-site or remote interview. All applicants will be notified during the selection process.

We welcome applicants from all backgrounds, such as people of different ages, genders, and lingual, cultural, or minority groups. 

Contact Information

If you have any further questions, please contact Assoc. Prof. Onel López at [email protected].