IMDEA Networks
About the role
IMDEA Networks Institute is offering a fully funded PhD position in Integrated Sensing and Communications (ISAC) for 6G within the Wireless Networking Group. The successful candidate will advance research in the integration of sensing and communications for future cellular networks, focusing on designing models and algorithms for efficient on-device inference and exploring joint communication and sensing under real-world constraints. The position provides hands-on training with experimental platforms, opportunities to work with large-scale real-world data, and the chance to publish at top-tier networking venues, all within a collaborative, multicultural, and English-speaking environment in Madrid, Spain.
Must have
- an MSc degree in Computer Science, Telecommunication Engineering, Electrical Engineering or related fields, with a solid academic record
- solid background in Integrated Sensing and Communications, Signal Processing or related areas
- experience with machine learning frameworks and embedded or resource-constrained systems
- excellent programming skills
- fluency in written and spoken English
- enthusiasm for interdisciplinary research
Technologies
- Machine Learning
- Signal Processing
Highlights
Applications must be submitted via the IMDEA Networks Institute Hiring Portal by October 15th, 2026, 23:59 AoE (16 October 2026, 13:59h Europe/Madrid). Female candidates and people with disabilities are especially encouraged to apply. Applicants should submit a CV, motivation letter, and two reference letters. If necessary, select Joerg Widmer as supervisor and choose [PhD Student] [SubCall 01] [2027] in the application.
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