Job Information
- Organisation/Company: Universidad Carlos III de Madrid
- Department: Signal Theory and Communications Department
- Research Field: Engineering » Communication engineering
- Researcher Profile: First Stage Researcher (R1)
- Positions: Master Positions
- Application Deadline: 8 Oct 2026 - 23:00 (Africa/Abidjan)
- Country: Spain
- Type of Contract: Temporary
- Job Status: Part-time
- Hours Per Week: 15
- Offer Starting Date: 3 Nov 2026
- Is the job funded through the EU Research Framework Programme? Not funded by a EU programme
Offer Description
The Universidad Carlos III de Madrid invites applications for a part-time research training position within the project DISCO6G-CM – Development and Integration of Sensors and Communications for Advanced 6G Services, funded by the Comunidad de Madrid.
The selected candidate will contribute to the design, electromagnetic modelling and simulation of antennas and radiating structures for sensing and wireless communication applications. The work will include parametric analysis and optimisation of antenna geometries in terms of impedance matching, bandwidth, efficiency, gain and radiation pattern.
The candidate will also contribute to the development of electromagnetic models for analysing the interaction of antennas and sensors with different materials and application scenarios, as well as to the generation and processing of data obtained from electromagnetic simulations.
Additional activities will include comparison and validation of results using different modelling and simulation tools, technical documentation of the developed designs and results, and collaboration with the research team in activities related to sensing and wireless systems.
The contract is expected to run from 3 November 2026 to 2 May 2027, with a workload of 15 hours per week.
Where to apply
Website: https://aplicaciones.uc3m.es/atenea/publico/1/listarConvocatorias
Requirements
Research Field: Engineering » Communication engineering
Education Level: Master Degree or equivalent
Skills/Qualifications
The following merits will be positively assessed:
- University education in Telecommunications Engineering, Telecommunication Technologies or related fields.
- Knowledge of applied electromagnetics, radiofrequency, microwaves and antennas.
- Experience in electromagnetic design and simulation of antennas, including experience acquired through Bachelor's or Master's theses, internships, academic projects or professional activities.
- Experience with electromagnetic simulation and RF/microwave design tools.
- Knowledge of S-parameters, impedance matching, radiation patterns, antenna gain and efficiency.
- Knowledge of programming and data processing, particularly using MATLAB, Python or equivalent tools.
- Knowledge of numerical methods and computational modelling applied to electromagnetics.
- Ability to work in a team, prepare technical documentation and communicate technical results.
Specific Requirements
Applicants must hold a completed university degree equivalent to a Spanish university degree (Bachelor's degree or equivalent) and must be currently enrolled in the Master's Degree in Telecommunications Engineering.
A background in Telecommunications Engineering, Telecommunication Technologies or a closely related field will be positively assessed.
Languages: ENGLISH
Level: Good
Additional Information
Selection process
Applications will be evaluated according to the following criteria:
- CV: up to 2 points.
- Suitability for the position / experience: up to 6 points.
- Other merits: up to 2 points.
Additional comments
Este contrato está financiado con fondos de la Comunidad de Madrid a través del proyecto "Desarrollo e Integración de Sensores y COmunicaciones para servicios avanzados en 6G"; con acrónimo DISCO6G-CM, y referencia TEC-2024/COM-360, concedido en la convocatoria Programas de actividades de I+D en Tecnologías 2024 a través de la Dirección General de Investigación e Innovación Tecnológica a través de la ORDEN 5696/2024, de 10 de diciembre, del Consejero de Educación, Ciencia y Universidades.
Para ser admitido/a a este proceso de selección, es imprescindible presentar la candidatura a la convocatoria publicada en la UC3M (https://aplicaciones.uc3m.es/atenea/publico/1/listarConvocatorias), con referencia [NEW UC3M CALL REFERENCE].
Website for additional job details: https://aplicaciones.uc3m.es/atenea/publico/1/listarConvocatorias
Work Location(s)
- Number of offers available: 1
- Company/Institute: University Carlos III of Madrid
- Country: Spain
- State/Province: Madrid
- City: Leganes
- Postal Code: 28911
- Street: Avenida de la Universidad, 30
Contact
- State/Province: Madrid
- City: Leganes
- Website: https://www.uc3m.es
- Street: Av. de la Universidad, 30
- Postal Code: 28911
- E-Mail: aamor89@gmail.com
- Phone: 661371641