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Post-Doctoral Associate in the Division of Engineering (Electrical Engineering)

New York University Abu Dhabi Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates Posted: 15 May 2025

Financial

  • Estimate: $60k - $75k*
  • Zero income tax location

Accessibility

  • Office Only
  • Apply from abroad
  • Relocation Support
  • Visa Provided

Requirements

  • Experience: Unspecified
  • English: Professional

Position

The Communication Theory and Technologies (CT&T) Research Group in the Division of Engineering at New York University Abu Dhabi invites applications for a Post-Doctoral Associate position under the supervision of Prof. Dr. Murat Uysal. The successful candidate will engage in pioneering research on the physical layer design of wireless communication systems and investigate technologies for 6G and beyond wireless networks.

Location: New York University Abu Dhabi, Abu Dhabi, Abu Dhabi Emirate, United Arab Emirates (On-site)

Qualifications:

  • PhD degree in electrical/electronics engineering, telecommunications, or a related field
  • Strong background in communication theory, signal processing, and wireless communications
  • Extensive experience in PHY layer algorithm design and performance analysis
  • Proven track record of publications in relevant IEEE journals and conferences
  • Strong verbal and written skills in English
  • Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills
  • Capacity to pursue independent research

Additional preferred research experience includes:

  • Waveform design for emerging spectrum (FR3, MMW, sub-THz/THz)
  • Extreme massive MIMO communications
  • Analog, digital, and hybrid beamforming architectures
  • Reconfigurable intelligent surfaces
  • Machine learning for wireless communications
  • Hardware-constrained signal processing for wireless communications
  • Channel modeling and characterization

Application Process: Applications will be accepted immediately and candidates will be considered until the positions are filled. Interested candidates must submit:

  • Cover letter
  • Curriculum vitae with full publication list
  • BSc, MSc, and PhD transcripts
  • Research statement
  • Contact details of at least three references All attachments should be in PDF format. For inquiries, please email Prof. Dr. Murat Uysal at murat.uysal@nyu.edu.

Work Conditions: The terms of employment are highly competitive and include housing and educational subsidies for children.

Language Requirements: Strong verbal and written skills in English are required.

Equal Employment Opportunity: New York University Abu Dhabi is an equal opportunity employer and encourages applications from women, racial and ethnic minorities, individuals with disabilities, and veterans. UAE Nationals are also encouraged to apply.

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