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Telecommunications

Work description

• Survey the state of the art in emerging wireless networks, including their simulation using real data assimilation, machine learning, and digital twin approaches;
• Collaborate in the writing of technical reports on communications protocols, algorithms, and mechanisms developed;
• Develop new modules enabling the simulation and/or experimentation of emerging wireless networks;
• Write publications in co-authorship within the scope of the work developed;
• Write the final activity report of the grant.

Academic Qualifications

• Bachelor in Electrical Engineering or similar.

Minimum profile required

• Solid knowledge in TCP/IP stack and Linux;
• Programming skills in C++ and Python;
• Solid experience in ns-3 simulator, including the implementation of Digital Twins for 5G nodes capable of assimilating experimental data;
• Research and experimentation experience in 5G networks, including the knowledge about Open RAN architectures and familiarization with the link quality metrics typically used in 5G links.

Preference factors

• Knowledge in IEEE 802.11;
• Knowledge in Open Source software to implement the Core and RAN of 5G networks.

Maintenance stipend: € 1040.98, according to the table of monthly maintenance stipend for FCT grants , paid via bank transfer. Grant holders may be awarded potential supplements, according to a quarterly evaluation process (Articles 19, 21 and 22 of the Regulations for Grants of INESC TEC and Annex II), up to a maximum limit of 50% of the monthly maintenance stipend.

INESC TEC supports costs with registration, enrolment or tuition fees, during the grant duration, under the terms established in the internal document: "Payment of Tuition fees to grant holders".

The grant holder will benefit from health insurance, supported by INESC TEC.

Application Period

Since 02 May 2025 to 15 May 2025

Centre

Telecommunications and Multimedia

Scientific Advisor

Hélder Martins Fontes

What we offer

• Multicultural and collaborative environment
• A multicultural, international and collaborative environment that makes it easier to exchange ideas, work in networks and create synergies.
• International projects
• The possibility of working in international projects with some of the most important companies in the field.
• Mentoring
• Mentoring with the best researchers in the fields of electrical and industrial engineering, bioengineering, information technology and physics.
• Self Improvement
• The possibility of participating in international conferences, workshops, seminars and vocational training.
• Other Benefits and Perks
• Flexible working time, health insurance, discounts in hotels, transportation, etc.
• Informal Events
• Annual informal events, such as the multicultural party.

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