"Post-Doctoral Associate (PDA)"

Description

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 the physical layer design of next-generation wireless communication systems, with a primary focus on 6G technologies. The research will particularly emphasize spectrum candidates beyond the current 5G NR range, including FR3 (7–24 GHz) and the THz band (100 GHz and above). The PDA will be jointly supervised by Qurrat-Ul-Ain Nadeem, Marwa Chafii and Murat Uysal.

Principal Responsibilities

• The PDA will conduct research on the design and development of next-generation wireless communication systems. Specific topics include, but are not limited to, waveform design for the THz spectrum under hardware constraints, beamforming techniques for FR3 and THz bands, reconfigurable intelligent surfaces (RIS), and integrated sensing and communications (ISAC).
• The research methodology will involve the development of mathematical models for signal transmission and reception, derivation of fundamental performance limits, algorithmic-level system design, and performance evaluation through computer simulations and/or experimental validation.
• The PDA is expected to actively disseminate results through publications in high-impact journals and presentations at leading international conferences.
• The PDA is expected to contribute to the 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. Other requirements include:

• Strong background in communication theory, signal processing, and wireless communications
• Proven track record of publications in relevant IEEE journals and conferences
• Extensive experience in physical layer algorithm design and performance analysis

In addition to the above qualifications, it is highly desirable that the candidate has prior research experience in one or more of the following research topics:

• Waveform design for different RF bands (FR3, MMW, sub-THz/THz)
• Analog/digital/hybrid beamforming
• Integrated sensing and communication
• Reconfigurable intelligent surfaces
• Hardware-constrained signal processing for wireless communications

The candidates will be considered until the position is filled. To be considered, all applicants must submit:

• 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
• Contact details of at least three references.

All attachments should be in PDF format. If you have any questions about the position, please email NYUAD Wireless Director Prof. Dr. Murat Uysal at murat.uysal@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.