Post-Doctoral Associate in NYUAD Wireless Research Center

The newly established NYUAD Wireless Research Center at New York University Abu Dhabi seeks to recruit a Post-Doctoral Associate (PDA) to engage in cutting-edge research on the development of omni-band wireless systems for 6G and beyond. The PDA will be jointly supervised by Dr. Elza Erkip, Dr. Qurrat-Ul-Ain Nadeem, and Dr. Murat Uysal.

Principal Responsibilities:

• Conduct research on physical layer and MAC layer design for wireless systems, particularly across multiple spectrum bands.
• Actively disseminate results through publications in high-impact journals and presentations at leading international conferences.
• Contribute to intellectual property development through patent filings and participate in international standardization efforts relevant to wireless technologies in coordination with academic and industrial collaborators.

Qualifications:

• A PhD degree in electrical/electronics engineering, telecommunications, or a related field.
• Strong background in wireless communication systems and networks.
• Expertise in physical layer and MAC layer design for wireless systems.
• Proven track record of publications in relevant IEEE journals and conferences.

Desirable Experience:

• Prior research experience in resource allocation for wireless networks, radio resource management and mobility management, cognitive radio or adaptive communication systems, heterogeneous network architectures, or deep learning for wireless communication problems.

Application Requirements: To be considered, applicants must submit:

• Cover letter
• Curriculum vitae with a complete publication list
• BSc, MSc, and PhD transcripts
• Research statement outlining contributions to the research topics
• Contact details of at least three references

All attachments should be in PDF format.

Benefits: The terms of employment include a competitive salary, generous monthly housing allowance, home-leave travel allowance, relocation benefits, medical insurance, and educational subsidies for dependents.

Expected Starting Date: January 1, 2026

Contact for Questions: Prof. Dr. Murat Uysal at [email protected]

Note: UAE Nationals are encouraged to apply.