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Post-Doctoral Associate in NYUAD Wireless Research Center

Unlock employer Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates Posted: 18 Nov 2025

Financial

  • Estimate: $45k - $65k*
  • Zero income tax location

Accessibility

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

Requirements

  • Experience: Entry Level
  • English: Professional

Position

The newly established the company Wireless Research Center at the company seeks to recruit a Post-Doctoral Associate (PDA) to engage in cutting-edge research on channel modeling and characterization for communication and sensing in emerging spectrum for 6G and beyond, focusing on the FR3, THz, and optical frequency bands. This research will be conducted under the joint supervision of Dr. Marwa Chafii and Dr. Murat Uysal.

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Principal Responsibilities:

  • Conduct extensive channel measurement campaigns to characterize ISAC channel models for the interaction between sensing and communication.
  • Contribute to optical channel modeling, particularly for comparative analysis with THz 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 standardization efforts relevant to wireless technologies.

Qualifications:

  • Applicants must hold a PhD degree in electrical/electronics engineering, telecommunications, or a related field.
  • Desired expertise in several areas including:
    • Radio system modeling
    • Electromagnetics
    • Antennas
    • Propagation
    • RF frontends
    • Radar
  • Demonstrated expertise in channel modeling and characterization.
  • Hands-on experience with RF and/or optical measurement setups, including channel sounding or propagation measurement campaigns.
  • Experience with RF/optical ray tracing simulation software (e.g., Wireless Insite, Zemax).
  • Proven track record of publications in relevant IEEE journals and conferences.

Application Requirements: To be considered, applicants must submit the following documents in PDF format:

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

Salary and Benefits: The terms of employment are highly attractive, including a competitive salary, generous monthly housing allowance, home-leave travel allowance, relocation benefits, medical insurance, and educational subsidies for dependents. The expected starting date for the appointment is January 1, 2026.

Language Requirements: Proficiency in English is required.

About the company Wireless: the company Wireless aims to establish a globally recognized research and innovation hub dedicated to advancing wireless communications and shaping future networks. It aligns closely with the UAE’s vision for leadership in the digital era through collaboration with industry and other stakeholders.

About the company: the company is a degree-granting research university with a fully integrated liberal arts and science undergraduate program. It is part of the company’s global network, promoting international mobility for students and faculty across its campuses worldwide.

Equal Employment Opportunity: the company is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to a policy of equal treatment and opportunity in recruitment and hiring processes. UAE nationals are encouraged to apply.

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