The Department of Communications Engineering at the University of Bremen, Germany, is excited to announce two PhD positions within the framework of the 6G TERRAIN Project. The Department of Communications Engineering has many years of expertise in the research and development of communication systems, algorithms, and signal processing methods. In addition to scientific-technical research, the department has also been conducting scientific-organizational research activities for several years, especially in the topic area of "5G for industry" and, in the future, also for 6G for the implementation of a German 6G strategy. In the position offered, these scientific-organizational research activities are to be carried out for 6G through participation in the "6G Platform" project funded by the BMBF. The 6G Platform is part of the BMBF's 6G programme, which also includes the 6GHubs (basic research) and the 6G industry projects. The 6G-Platform brings together several national research teams with the aim of networking actors from different industrial sectors, harmonising technical approaches, ensuring that societal interests are considered in technological approaches, and promoting the visibility of German research in politics and society.

Project Overview:

6G is poised to revolutionize network architecture by integrating multi-stakeholder and multi-technology infrastructures. The 6G TERRAIN Project aims to address the challenges posed by the scale and heterogeneity of future TNTN infrastructures. By adopting Integrated Communication and Sensing (ICAS), the project seeks to enable the perception of complex and dynamic TNTNs through environmental sensing. Additionally, the project will develop a novel Native AI automation architecture, leveraging emerging large language models (LLMs) to optimize task planning and execution.

PhD Topics and Objectives:

1. PhD 1: Mobility-Aware Joint Sensing and Communication in 3D Unified Networks
• Objectives:
• Propose a new design of OTFS-ICAS transceiver for unified 3D networks.
• Maintain an intelligent trade-off between robustness and phase noise and support the diverse processing capabilities and sensing/ communication attributes of network devices.
• Validate the developed OTFS-ICAS transceiver on NI USRP testbeds and carry out real-world tests at devices in the 3D experimental field.
• Expected Results:
• Mobility-aware OTFS-ICAS beamforming and resource allocation algorithm for a unified 3D intent-driven network.
• Channel estimation algorithm that exploits the sparsity of the channel in the doppler-delay domain.
• Measurement-based and real-world experimentation results and datasets related to OTFS-based ICAS systems.
2. PhD 2: Computational Task Offloading Strategies in ISAC-Enabled 3D Unified Networks
• Objectives:
• Propose a novel intent-aware task computational offloading approach between the NTN and TN.
• Develop an efficient intent-aware data-driven/ML sensing fusion solution.
• Validate the developed computational offloading approaches on NI USRP testbeds and carry out real-world tests at devices in the 3D experimental field.
• Expected Results:
• Intent-aware computation offloading approach for communication and sensing tasks in the unified 3D networks.
• Multi-perspective federated learning algorithm for sensing data fusion.
• Measurement-based and real-world experimentation results and datasets related to computational offloading in unified 3D networks.

Qualifications:

• Requirements:
• Holding or expected to obtain a Master/Ph.D. degree in Wireless Communications, Signal Processing, or Computer Science.
• Strong BSc and MSc studies demonstrated by a track record of fundamental projects (excellence in wireless/mobile communications, signal processing, probability theory, linear algebra, spatial computing, machine learning techniques, control theory, or other related disciplines).
• Extensive knowledge and practical experience in areas including wireless communication, signal processing, optimization, multi-antenna signal processing, adaptive modulation, resource allocation, device-to-device communications, and adaptive waveform design.
• Evidence provided by high-quality publications in top-tier IEEE/ACM transactions and/or top-tier IEEE/ACM conferences.
• Experience in developing a research agenda to pursue independent research.
• Strong interest in working with industry and sponsors.
• Excellent written and communication skills in English.
• Duties:
• Conduct cutting-edge research in the specified PhD topics.
• Collaborate with a network of 10 Doctoral Candidates within the 6G TERRAIN Project.
• Contribute to the design and validation of novel network architectures and enabling technologies.

We Offer:

• Full-time employment with a competitive salary.
• A supportive and collaborative research environment.
• The opportunity to work with a dynamic and innovative research team.
• Access to state-of-the-art facilities and resources at the University of Bremen.
• The chance to contribute to groundbreaking research in the field of 6G networks.

Required Documents:

• Motivation letter
• Curriculum vitae
• Master and Bachelor Diplomas (single file)
• Master and Bachelor Grade Transcript (single file)
• Names and contact details of at least two references

Application Instructions:

• Application deadline: 31 March
• For more information about the project, visit: 6G TERRAIN Project Website: https://www.6g-terrain.eu/
• To apply, please visit: Application Link: https://euraxess.ec.europa.eu/jobs/301004

For informal inquiries regarding the position, please contact Dr. Mohamed Rihan at: elmeligy@ant.uni-bremen.de.

Join us in shaping the future of 6G networks and be part of a pioneering research initiative at the University of Bremen. We look forward to receiving your application!