Researcher in Electrical Engineering - Hiring in process/Finished, not possible to apply

Subject description
The subject of this researcher position is electrical engineering oriented towards wireless communication.  More specifically the objective of the research is to explore prototyping technology for 5G millimeter-wave (mmWave) massive multiple-input multiple-out (MIMO) systems. The research area covers both theory and practical aspects of wireless communication system design and hardware implementation, including both radio frequency (RF) signalling and digital signal processing. The detailed work duties related to research include 1) investigation of the overall system architecture for the targeted new type of wireless system, 2) design and implementation of the system with commercial software-defined radio (SDR) platforms, 3) system integration and field trial.

Work duties
Detailed description of the work duties:

• Research within the subject area
• Teaching in the first, second and third cycles of studies
• Opportunity for training in higher education teaching and learning shall be given if teaching is part of the work duties.
• Supervision of degree projects and doctoral students
• Actively seeking external research funding
• Collaboration with industry and wider society
• Administration related to the work duties listed above

Qualification requirements
Applicants must have:

• A PhD or equivalent research qualification within the subject of the position.
• Very good oral and written proficiency in English.
• Good knowledge in both wireless communication systems and prototyping technologies.

Assessment criteria and other qualifications
Consideration will also be given to good collaborative skills, drive and independence, and how the applicant’s experience and skills complement and strengthen ongoing research within the department, and how they stand to contribute to its future development.

Terms of employment
Fixed-term employment, 5-6 months, 100 %. 

Instructions on how to apply
Applications shall be written in English and be compiled into a PDF-file containing:

• résumé/CV, including a list of publications,
• a general description of past research and future research interests (no more than three pages),
• contact information of at least two references,
• copy of the doctoral degree certificate, and other certificates/grades that you wish to be considered.