Research Assistant (m/f/d) in the division of communications systems

The Institut f r Kommunikationstechnik (IKT) invites applications for the position of a

Research Assistant (m/f/d) in the division of communications systems (Salary Scale 13 TV-L, 100 %)

starting at the 01st of February in 2023. The position is initially limited to three years and includes the opportunity of graduating with a doctoral degree.

Tasks

Scope of work

Collaboration in an international research project with industrial partners in the field of
communication technology

Implementation of wireless transmission schemes for 5G and 6G as Software Defined Radio (e.g. GNU Radio, Matlab)

Implementation of OFDM and related algorithms (e.g. MIMO, beamforming, synchronization)

Link-level and system-level simulations of the 5G transmission standards NR and DECT-2020
NR

Requirements

You have completed a scientific university degree in the field of electrical engineering, computer science, mathematics or physics with a master's degree. Profound knowledge of signal processing theory as well as aspects of practical implementation is expected, additional knowledge of wireless technologies such as Wi-Fi or Bluetooth as well as basic knowledge of
mobile radio standards (e.g. LTE) are preferable. Experience with software development in Matlab, Python or C/C++ are also preferable. Good communication skills in German and English, both oral and written, are required.

Benefits

We offer a supportive environment with an interdisciplinary, internationally visible research group that has already done extensive scientific work in the field. We enable you to take over
responsibility for a scientific project, to participate in international conferences, to do academic teaching and to improve your scientific and personal skills while getting excellent support from us.

Leibniz University Hannover considers itself a family-friendly university and therefore promotes a balance between work and family responsibilities. Part-time employment can be arranged upon request.

The university aims to promote equality between women and men. For this purpose, the university strives to reduce under-representation in areas where a certain gender is under-represented. Women are under-represented in the salary scale of the advertised position.
Therefore, qualified women are encouraged to apply. Moreover, we welcome applications from qualified men. Preference will be given to equally-qualified applicants with disabilities.

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