PhD position in Integrated Sensing and Communications G

Organisation/Company IMDEA Networks Department Operations Support Research Field Engineering » Communication engineering Researcher Profile First Stage Researcher (R1) Positions PhD Positions Final date to receive applications 20 Jul 2026 - 23:59 (Europe/Madrid) Country Spain Type of Contract Temporary Job Status Full-time Is the job funded through the EU Research Framework Programme? Horizon Europe - MSCA Marie Curie Grant Agreement Number  Is the Job related to staff position within a Research Infrastructure?

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The IMDEA Networks Institute offers one fully funded PhD position in the area of Integrated Sensing and Communications for 6G. The successful candidate will contribute to ongoing activities of the Wireless Networking Group , by advancing the state of the art and designing key scientific and technological enablers of future cellular networks to integrate sensing and communications. To this end, he/she will design new models and algorithms for localization and sensing procedures.

All work will be carried out in the specific context of integrating the different components in a 6G open experimentation platform and demonstrate the potential of 6G for sensing and positioning services.

The position offers:

• hands-on training in deploying and running experimental platforms
• a unique opportunity to work with large-scale real-world measurement data
• a vibrant, collaborative, multi-cultural and English-speaking environment
• the prospect to publish at top-tier venues in networking
• the high quality of life of the region of Madrid, Spain, where we are based.

The position requires:

• an MSc degree in Computer Science, Telecommunication Engineering, Electrical Engineering or related fields, with a solid academic record
• excellent programming skills
• experience in building systems and experimental work in wireless networking
• fluency in written and spoken English
• enthusiasm for interdisciplinary research.