"Post-Doctoral Associate in NYUAD Wireless Research Center– Dr. Marwa Chafii and Dr. Murat Uysal"

The newly established NYUAD Wireless Research Center at New York University Abu Dhabi seeks to recruit a Post-Doctoral Associate (PDA) to engage in cutting-edge research on channel modeling and characterization for communication and sensing in emerging spectrum for 6G and beyond, with a focus on the FR3, THz and optical frequency bands. This research will be conducted under the joint supervision of Marwa Chafii and Murat Uysal.

Principal Responsibilities

• Conduct extensive channel measurement campaigns to provide a comprehensive characterization of the ISAC channel models characterizing the interaction between sensing and communication.
• Contribute to optical channel modeling, particularly for comparative analysis with THz bands, where RF signals exhibit quasi-optical properties.
• Actively disseminate results through publications in high-impact journals and presentations at leading international conferences.
• Contribute to intellectual property development through patent filings, as well as participating in standardization efforts relevant to wireless technologies, in coordination with academic and industrial collaborators.

Qualifications

• Applicants must hold a PhD degree in electrical/electronics engineering, telecommunications or related field.
• Expertise in several areas among the following: radio system modeling, electromagnetics, antennas, propagation, RF frontends, radar.
• Demonstrated expertise in channel modeling and characterization.
• Hands-on experience with RF and/or optical measurement setups, including the design and execution of channel sounding or propagation measurement campaigns.
• Experience with RF/optical ray tracing simulation software, e.g., Wireless Insite, Zemax.
• Proven track record of publications in relevant IEEE journals and conferences.

To be considered, all applicants must submit: a cover letter, curriculum vitae with complete publication list, BSc, MSc and PhD transcripts, research statement elaborating how you plan to contribute to the above research topics, and contact details of at least three references. All attachments should be in PDF format. If you have any questions about the position, please email marwa.chafii@nyu.edu.

The terms of employment are highly attractive: a very competitive salary, generous monthly housing allowance, home-leave travel allowance, relocation benefits, and medical insurance and educational subsidies for dependents. The expected starting date for the appointment is January 1, 2026.

About NYUAD Wireless: The overarching goal is to establish a globally recognized research and innovation hub dedicated to advancing the frontiers of wireless communications and shaping the networks of the future.

About NYUAD: NYU Abu Dhabi is a degree-granting research university with a fully integrated liberal arts and science undergraduate program in the Arts, Sciences, Social Sciences, Humanities, and Engineering.