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Post-Doctoral Associate in the Division of Engineering (Electrical Engineering) - Dr. Murat Uysal

New York University Abu Dhabi Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates Posted: 23 Apr 2025

Financial

  • Estimate: $55k - $70k*
  • Zero income tax location

Accessibility

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

Requirements

  • Experience: Unspecified
  • English: Professional

Position

About the Job: The Communication Theory and Technologies (CT&T) Research Group in the Division of Engineering at New York University Abu Dhabi is seeking to recruit a Post-Doctoral Associate. The selected candidate will work under the supervision of CT&T Research Group Director, Prof. Dr. Murat Uysal. The position focuses on cutting-edge research in the physical layer design of wireless communication systems, exploring enabling technologies for 6G and beyond wireless networks.

Location: New York University Abu Dhabi, Abu Dhabi, Abu Dhabi Emirate, United Arab Emirates
Work Conditions: On-site, Full-time

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 physical (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 with the capacity to pursue independent research

In addition to the above, candidates should have prior research experience in one or more of the following topics:

  • 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

Applications are accepted immediately, and candidates will be considered until the position is filled. To be considered, all applicants must submit the following:

  • Cover letter
  • Curriculum vitae with a 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 questions, please email Prof. Dr. Murat Uysal at murat.uysal@nyu.edu.

Compensation: The terms of employment are very competitive and include housing and educational subsidies for children.

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