Research Fellow in 6G Wireless Communications Coding and Standardisations (EPSRC)

Department of Electronic & Electrical

Engineering

Job Description

Research Fellow in 6G Wireless Communications Coding and Standardisations (EPSRC)

Department: Electronic & Electrical Engineering

Reports to

Prof. Kai-Kit Wong Funding

The role is available immediately for 12 months initially. Further funding to support the post may be available.

Context

The UCL Electronic and Electrical Engineering Department invites applications for one (1) postdoctoral research position in 6G wireless communications technologies.

The successful candidate will work on the EPSRC project, reconfigurable intelligent surface for 6G.

Grade: 7

Location: Hybrid working / London Bloomsbury Fluid antenna system synergises This project builds upon the pioneering effort of the investigators on fluid antenna systems - an entirely new antenna concept that permits extraordinary reconfigurability that can be translated into enormous capacity and reliability gains for mobile communication systems and aims to tackle the fundamental challenges in terms of design and optimisation and performance analysis for unleashing the great potential of fluid antennas for 6G mobile communications.

We are looking for a talented postdoctoral researcher to join our team and help us fulfil the project’s goals, producing quality research. The researcher should have strong background in optimisation for Fluid Antenna Systems (FAS). Experience in physical layer security and covert communications is also essential. A strong background in wireless communication system and optimisation techniques is also important. Knowledge in integrating FAS with other promising 6G technologies, as well as in evaluating and validating hardware measurement data in wireless channels and systems is also desirable.

The work will assist in integrating FAS into the current emerging technologies such as RIS (reconfigurable intelligent surfaces). The successful candidate will work within an established research team led by Prof. Kai-Kit Wong.

Duties and responsibilities

• Undertaking research, design and development in the design of 6G fluid antenna communication systems. This will involve new fundamental transceiver design and analysis by developing optimisation algorithms in the context of fluid antenna communications systems.
• To participate in the design, performance optimisation, evaluation communications systems using fluid antenna technologies as described above and according to the work packages of the associated EPSRC project. The following areas are of particular importance in this project: o O ptimisation algorithms design for fluid antenna communication systems; o Integration of FAS into physical layer security and covert communications; o FAS synergises with other promising 6G technologies such as RIS, ISAC, and nextgeneration multiple access.

o Integration of FAS hardware measurement data into wireless channels and systems for performance evaluation and validation

• To lead the drafting and submitting of papers to top international Journals and conferences.
• Presenting the research at international conferences and project meetings, and contributing to technical reports.
• To contribute to the overall activities of the research team and department as required. To contribute to the induction and direction of other research staff and students as requested.

General

• Takes responsibility to carry out duties in a way that embodies UCL's environmental and social sustainability values, actively supporting within the remit of their role.

, and validation of wireless

UCL's Sustainability Strategy, policies and objectives

• Carry out any other duties within the scope, spirit and purpose of the job as requested by the line manager.
• This job description may be reviewed and be subject to amendment in consultation with the post holder.

Person Specification

Note to job applicant: copy and paste the following criteria into your “Statement in support of your application” and describe underneath each criteria how you meet it, giving examples. You will be scored on how you meet each criteria.

Essential Criteria

Qualifications, experience and knowledge

PhD degree (or about the submit) in a relevant subject area, or similar experience demonstrated via publications in international journals / conferences Strong (first class) undergraduate degree in Communication Electronic and Electrical Engineering Knowledge of general research techniques Knowledge of Wireless Communications, including and mathematical analysis for Wireless Communications Knowledge of physical layer security and covert communications Knowledge of promising 6G technologies such as FAS, ISAC, RIS, and next generation multiple access Significant experience of working in a research environment Significant experience of working with advanced communication systems Significant experience in the design, optimisation, and communication systems

E xperience in physical layer security and covert communications Experience in integration of hardware measurement data into wireless channels and systems for performance evaluation and validation Proven track record of publications in leading journals

Skills and abilities

Strong ability in system-level computer simulations Strong programming skills in Matlab or relevant Ability to present complex information effectively to a range of audiences Effective written and verbal communication skills Ability to manage their own time efficiently and take responsibility for working to deadlines Ability to work collaboratively as part of a team with co-operative contributions to common objectives Application Engineering or Application optimisation algorithms design Application Application analysis of advanced Application Application Application Application in English Interview in English

Desirable Criteria

Knowledge in integrating FAS with other promising 6G technologies Knowledge in evaluating and validating hardware measurement data in wireless channels and systems Evidence of participation in funded R&D projects in the UK or overseas in some of the areas of: Wireless communications, FAS, ISAC, and RIS.

Proven track record of grant applications

How to Apply

Interested applicants are encouraged to make informal enquiries about the position to Prof Kai-Kit

Wong kai-kit.wong@ucl.ac.uk

All applications should be submitted via UCL online recruitment system at the following link: http://www.ucl.ac.uk/hr/jobs/ Please use the person specification above to outline how you meet the requirements for the role in a cover letter.

Job Reference: B04-07946

If you have any queries regarding the application process, please contact Rebecca Thomas at becca.thomas@ucl.ac.uk

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