Research & Development Specialist in Joint Communications and Radar for 6G Non-Terrestrial Networks

Your role

SnT carries out interdisciplinary research in secure, reliable and trustworthy ICT (Information and Communication Technologies) systems and services, often in collaboration with governmental, industrial and international partners. SnT is active in several national projects funded by the National Research Fund (FNR) and local industries, and international research projects funded by the EU FP7 program, H2020 program and the European Space Agency (ESA). For further information, you may check: www.securityandtrust.lu

The SigCom research group carries out research activities in the areas of signal processing for wireless communication systems including satellite communications and radar systems and is currently expanding its research activities in exploring several emerging use cases of next generation wireless communications systems. For details, you may refer to the following: https://wwwen.uni.lu/snt/research/sigcom

The successful candidate is expected to perform the following tasks:

• Design, analyse and simulate joint communication and sensing (JCAS) waveforms and air interfaces for satellite Non-Terrestrial Networks (NTN), with emphasis on OFDM-based 5G/6G signals and full-duplex operation
• Contribute to the selection and analysis of technology baselines and system architectures for spaceborne JCAS payloads, including trade-offs under realistic platform constraints
• Implement and integrate J-CROSS building blocks on the 6GSPACE Lab SDR platforms (e.g. RFSoC-based boards, USRPs) using open-source 5G/6G stacks such as OAI
• Participate in the design, implementation and operation of the J-CROSS demonstrators, including hardware-in-the-loop experimentation, performance measurements and validation against ESA specifications
• Contribute to the dissemination of research results in leading international journals and conferences, as well as to ESA technical reports and project deliverables
• Collaborate closely with academic and industrial partners, support technical meetings and reviews, and assist in the organization of project-related demos and workshops

For further information, please contact: Dr. Jorge Querol (Jorge.Querol@uni.lu)

Your profile

• A MSc degree (or PhD) in Electrical Engineering, Communications Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field, with a focus on wireless communications, signal processing, radar/remote sensing or space systems
• Several years of relevant experience in the development of communication and/or radar systems in academia or industry, e.g. SDR-based prototyping, FPGA implementations, or hardware-in-the-loop testbeds
• Strong background in digital communications and signal processing, including OFDM waveforms, channel estimation, synchronisation and MIMO techniques
• Hands-on experience with Software Defined Radio (SDR) platforms, e.g. USRP, RFSoC or similar and/or FPGA-based implementations of baseband processing blocks
• Experience with 4G/5G/6G or satellite communication systems and familiarity with 3GPP standards (5G NR, NTN) is highly desirable
• Knowledge of radar and/or Synthetic Aperture Radar (SAR) processing, e.g. range/Doppler processing, sensing waveform design, joint communication and sensing is a strong asset
• Strong programming skills in C/C++ and Python and/or MATLAB; familiarity with HDL (VHDL/Verilog) and FPGA design tools, e.g. Xilinx Vivado, Viti, is considered a plus
• Previous involvement in ESA, EU or other publicly funded research projects, or collaborations with industrial partners, will be considered an advantage
• Highly committed, excellent team-worker, with strong critical thinking and problem-solving skills
• International experience is advantageous
• Fluency in English

We offer

• Multilingual and international character. Modern institution with a personal atmosphere. Staff coming from 90 countries. Member of the “University of the Greater Region” (UniGR)
• A modern and dynamic university. High-quality equipment. Close ties to the business world and to the Luxembourg labour market. A unique urban site with excellent infrastructure
• A partner for society and industry. Cooperation with European institutions, innovative companies, the Financial Centre and with numerous non-academic partners such as ministries, local governments, associations, NGOs …

How to apply

Applications should include:

Curriculum Vitae, including:

• For each degree received or currently enrolled in, provide the degree, institution name, institution city and country, and start date and date (or expected date) of graduation. Include the title and short summary of your PhD Thesis and supervisor name (and Bachelor / Master Thesis if you did one)
  • If you do not have yet received your PhD but will do soon, please include a tentative graduation date
• Curriculum Vitae, including:
  • For each degree received or currently enrolled in, provide the degree, institution name, institution city and country, and start date and date (or expected date) of graduation. Include the title and short summary of your PhD Thesis and supervisor name (and Bachelor / Master Thesis if you did one)
    • If you do not have yet received your PhD but will do soon, please include a tentative graduation date
  • • Name, affiliation, and contact details of three referees

    Early application is highly encouraged, as the applications will be processed upon reception. Please apply ONLINE formally through the HR system. Applications by Email will not be considered.

    The University of Luxembourg is committed to achieving gender parity among its staff. Should candidates present equivalent profiles, preference will be given to female candidates in all departments where gender parity is not yet achieved.

    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.

    General information:

    • Contract Type: Fixed Term Contract 24 Month
    • Work Hours: Full Time 40.0 Hours per Week
    • Location: Kirchberg Campus
    • Internal Title: Research and development specialist
    • Job Reference: UOL07886

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    About the SnT

    The University of Luxembourg is an international research university with a distinctly multilingual and interdisciplinary character.

    The Interdisciplinary Centre for Security, Reliability and Trust (SnT) at the University of Luxembourg is a leading international research and innovation centre in secure, reliable and trustworthy ICT systems and services. We play an instrumental role in Europe by fueling innovation through research partnerships with industry, boosting R&D investments leading to economic growth, and attracting highly qualified talent. We look for researchers from diverse academic backgrounds to contribute to our projects in areas such as: Network Security, Information Assurance, Model-driven Security, Cloud Computing, Cryptography, Satellite Systems, Vehicular Networks, and ICT Services & Applications.