"Postdoctoral Associate"

Applications are invited for a full-time Postdoctoral Associate position within the Bradley Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering, Wireless @ Virginia Tech, College of Engineering as well as the new Virginia Tech Institute for Advanced Computing (IAC) located in the Greater Washington, D.C. area.

The position involves conducting research in signal processing, machine learning, and network optimization for 6G networks and FutureG wireless networks. Successful candidates will have the chance to work with top-notch researchers from both academia and industry on future wireless systems spanning from novel physical layer waveforms designs (e.g., MIMO, OTFS) to artificial intelligence-enabled networking protocols; from reflecting intelligent surfaces (RIS)/integrated sensing and communications (ISaC) to network design using O-RAN; from statistical learning theory to software defined radio (e.g., USRP) prototypes.

The Bradley Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering has both Electrical and Computer Engineering Ph.D. programs. Both programs continuously rank top in the U.S. The latest Global Universities ranking by U.S. News & World Report (USN&WR) places the Virginia Tech ECE Department at #2 nationally in the Electrical and Electronic Engineering category.

Required Qualifications

• PhD degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or other related disciplines. PhD must be awarded no more than four years prior to the effective date of appointment with a minimum of one year eligibility remaining.
• Solid research record evidenced by publications in high-impact IEEE/ACM journals and/or top tier IEEE/ACM conferences.
• Strong theoretical background in mathematics and analytical thinking, demonstrated by a track record of fundamental research in signal processing, optimization and machine learning.
• Ability to pursue independent research and demonstrated capability of mentoring students.
• Strong background and experience in network optimization and evaluation especially for MIMO networks including massive MIMO, multi-user MIMO and distributed MIMO.

Preferred Qualifications

• Strong coding/programming skill (e.g., Python, C++, etc).
• Experience with O-RAN.
• Experience on network evaluation using ns-3.
• Experience with USRP prototypes.

Overtime Status

Exempt: Not eligible for overtime

Appointment Type

Restricted

Salary Information

Competitive Salary

Hours per week

40

Review Date

10/17/25

Additional Information

The successful candidate will be required to have a criminal conviction check.

About Virginia Tech

Dedicated to its motto, Ut Prosim (That I May Serve), Virginia Tech pushes the boundaries of knowledge by taking a hands-on, transdisciplinary approach to preparing scholars to be leaders and problem-solvers. A comprehensive land-grant institution that enhances the quality of life in Virginia and throughout the world, Virginia Tech is an inclusive community dedicated to knowledge, discovery, and creativity. The university offers more than 280 majors to a diverse enrollment of more than 36,000 undergraduate, graduate, and professional students in eight undergraduate colleges, a school of medicine, a veterinary medicine college, Graduate School, and Honors College. The university has a significant presence across Virginia, including Blacksburg, the greater Washington, D.C. area, the Health Sciences and Technology Campus in Roanoke, sites in Newport News and Richmond, and numerous Extension offices and research institutes. A leading global research institution, Virginia Tech conducts more than $650 million in research annually.

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Advertised: September 12, 2025

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