The AI-driven Systems Research Area led by ICREA's Professor Xavier Costa is looking for a talented 6G (Senior) Research Engineer with a strong background in physics, mobile networks, and software engineering.
The Scientific group focuses its research and development activities on new challenging concepts, such as network/RAN virtualization, network programmability, network slicing, mmwave, smart surfaces, etc., with a particular interest in their applications towards the society's digital transformation. Expected 6G use cases, such as AI-based automation of mobile networks, mission-critical communications, and wireless sensing, will be carefully evaluated, and corresponding solutions will be designed and implemented in our lab premises.
The work focuses on the analytical evaluation of solutions designed, as well as proof of concepts for public and industrial R&D projects in collaboration with industrial and academic partners. The selected candidate will complement the ISAC research line skill set in the area of physics, software development, and project management.
Work objectives include concept studies and evaluation, research prototype software development, publications, as well as IPR creation. The research work will be carried out in an international team of researchers.
The i2CAT Foundation is a non-profit research and innovation center that promotes mission-driven R&D activities on advanced Internet architectures, applications, and services. More than 15 years of international research define our expertise in the fields of 5G, IoT, VR, and Immersive Technologies, Cybersecurity, Blockchain, AI, and Digital Social Innovation. The center partners with companies, public administration, academia, and end-users to leverage this knowledge to meet real social and business challenges.
The greatest value of i2CAT is the talent of the people who make up our human team. We enjoy a team of people from more than 13 different nationalities and work every day to create and foster a work environment where we all feel comfortable creating, innovating, and growing.
Work EnvironmentWork from our offices or from home, whichever works best for you. We only ask for one day in person at the office to coordinate with the rest of the team.This is a full-time vacancy.We have a flexible work schedule respecting your work-life balance.Reduced working hours on Fridays and in July and August.Fixed + variable salary based on objectives.You decide whether you prefer to receive your salary in 12 or 14 payments.Optional benefits: Configure your salary according to your needs. We offer you the option of restaurant vouchers, public transport vouchers, nursery services, and medical insurance.Annual leave of 27 working days.We have fruit in the office to promote a healthy lifestyle.Free coffee and tea.If you are interested, you can participate in events in your sector.You will work with a laptop. You can choose your operating system: Mac, Linux, or Windows.Company social and team-building events (virtual & in-person).You can develop your own and personal training programme with our support.We will work so that you have a career plan to promote your growth and development.Where will you do it? At i2CAT, we already have an established 'work-from-home' policy for some time. You can work from home or from the office, whichever suits you best. We expect that you attend the office one day per week to stay connected with your team and to engage with other colleagues.
If you decide to come to the office, we are located in Zona Universitària, next to the Campus Nord of the UPC, within a multidisciplinary and multicultural environment. It is a very well-connected area (metro, tram, bus) with bars and restaurants around.
Our offices are designed with an open-office concept where everything is light and transparent. We have a variety of workspaces so that you don't have to be at the same table all day.
i2CAT is an organization committed to equal opportunities. That is why we seek to increase the number of women in those areas where they are underrepresented, and therefore explicitly encourage female candidates to apply.
I2CAT is an organization committed to creating an environment where we celebrate diversity, and where we provide the dedicated support that our employees need, regardless of their disability.
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RequirementsPhD degree in Physics, Telecommunications, or Computer ScienceResearch publications in top-tier venuesExcellent academic recordMobile network architecture and protocolsArtificial Intelligence basicsElectronic basicsPrototyping for PoC demonstrationsNice to have: Participation in EU funded research projectsInternational experienceExperience preparing project proposalsExperience with IDE frameworks, e.g., PyTorch...Practical experience with commercial network equipmentAccess points, base stations, switches, EPC, ...Software-defined Radio (SDR) such as FPGA (e.g., NI USRP), mmwave COTS
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