Research Engineer - ISAC Channel Modeling - NYU UAE

Research Engineer - ISAC Channel Modeling - NYU Abu Dhabi - Abu Dhabi, UAE

Position Overview

This Research Engineer role at NYU Abu Dhabi supports the Division of Engineering with a focus on integrated sensing and communication channel modeling. The position involves hands‑on prototyping, SDR integration, RF system work, and advanced signal processing under the supervision of Dr. Marwa Chafii.

Job Details

Country: UAE
City:
Abu Dhabi
Industry: Engineering
Function:
Electrical‑Electronics Engineering
Salary:  monthly (Market estimated)
Gender: Any
Candidate Nationality:
Any
Job Type: Full‑time

• Lead ISAC channel measurement campaigns across diverse environments and frequency bands
• Develop and validate ISAC channel modeling methodologies for lab testbeds
• Integrate SDR platforms such as USRPs and RFSoC into end‑to‑end ISAC demonstrators
• Implement and optimize signal processing algorithms for joint communication and sensing
• Analyze experimental datasets, extract statistical models, and compare multi‑band performance
• Collaborate with PhD students, postdocs, and faculty on aligned research work
• Prepare publications, reports, and contributions to open datasets and methodologies

• PhD preferred, or MSc in electrical engineering, telecommunications engineering, or a related field
• Strong experience with SDR platforms and wireless prototyping
• Background in channel modeling, channel sounding, and multipath analysis
• Familiarity with RF systems, antennas, calibration, and synchronization
• Ability to work within an interdisciplinary research environment
• Strong communication and documentation skills
• Ability to work independently from concept to experimental validation

• SDR expertise with USRP, RFSoC, or similar platforms
• Proficiency in MATLAB, Python, and optionally C
• Knowledge of channel estimation, MIMO models, AoA, AoD, Doppler, and delay analysis
• Experience integrating RF front‑ends and conducting OTA testing
• Strong problem‑solving skills in experimental wireless systems
• Ability to prepare technical reports and academic publications

• Work within a multidisciplinary environment of scientists, engineers, and graduate researchers
• Access advanced wireless testbeds and engineering facilities
• Competitive tax‑free compensation with housing, transport, and education benefits
• Full medical insurance and retirement contributions
• Opportunity to contribute to high‑impact engineering research within NYU's global academic network

New York University Abu Dhabi is an international research university supporting advanced work across engineering, sciences, humanities, and social sciences. With a diverse community and world‑class facilities, NYUAD provides an environment that fosters innovation, scientific discovery, and collaborative research across its global network of campuses.