Research specialist on distributed radio localization and sensing

This full-time and permanent position will expose you to the state of the art in 6G communication, localization and sensing for automotive applications, and allow you to collaborate with world-leading industry actors. You will gain practical knowledge on the real-life operation of communication and localization systems and insight into the running of large and ambitious research projects. You will thus have access to a unique network of potential partners and collaborators, which will allow you to create high impact in your research activities.

About the division and the department
You will be part of the Communication Systems group at Chalmers, which comprises 9 professors and a large number of PhD students and postdocs. The CS group is internationally known for its academic research in wireless systems, fiber-optical communications, coding, information theory, and machine learning. We provide an intellectually stimulating, but also flexible and family-friendly environment. You will have great freedom when, where, and how you will work. Our group is diverse and social, with members from many countries and backgrounds. We have an emphasis on collaboration and mutual support. 

CS is part of the department of Electrical Engineering, where we value all our co-workers and we know that a variety of personalities and experiences makes the most creative workplaces. We therefore encourage applicants with any genders, backgrounds and abilities. 


Major responsibilities
Your main activities will include (i) interacting with industry (generating results, presentations, reporting, deliverables), (ii) performing hands-on research and leading papers, (iii) help supervising PhD student and postdocs, (iv) coordinating research tasks, (v) support management activities, (vi) applying for grants in collaboration with associated faculty. Some travel (mainly within Europe) will be required.


Qualifications
A PhD in electrical engineering, with a specialization on radio localization, radar, sensing, or signal processing. Strong mathematical skills, especially in terms of optimization and algorithm development. Extensive experience in radar signal processing, optimization, radio localization, and wireless communication. Publication track record with IEEE transaction papers, outstanding team working, communication and organization skills. Proven ability to attract funding. Interest in interdisciplinary and industry-focused research projects.
Outstanding communication skills and fluency in English are essential (both written and oral). Candidates must be creative, analytical, and have the ability to initiate new research collaborations, work in teams, present their ideas and results to researchers with different backgrounds. Experience in international collaboration, innovation and utilization are also meritorious.

Contract terms
Full time permanent employment.

We offer
Chalmers offers a cultivating and inspiring working environment in the coastal city of Gothenburg. 
Read more about working at Chalmers and our benefits for employees.

Chalmers aims to actively improve our gender balance. We work broadly with equality projects, for example the GENIE Initiative on gender equality for excellence. Equality and diversity are substantial foundations in all activities at Chalmers.

Application procedure
The application should be marked with Ref 20230635 and written in English. The application should be sent electronically and be attached as PDF-files, as below. Maximum size for each file is 40 MB. Please note that the system does not support Zip files.

Please follow the instructions for compiling an application for a research and teaching position at Chalmers.


Personal letter: (Please name the document as: Personal letter, Family name, Ref. number)
One page where you:
- Introduce yourself
- Describe your motivation for applying to this position and what attracts you about Chalmers
- Describe how you support your colleagues and bring about a good working environment
- Include names and full contact information of two references that we can contact

CV: (Please name the document as: CV, Family name, Ref. number)
- Your CV (please see the CV guidelines).
- Include a list of publications.

Research and teaching statement: (Please name the document as: Research statement, Family name, Ref. number)
One to three pages where you:
- Describe your previous research and teaching experience and focus
- State your future research goals and focus


Required documents:
- Certificate or Diploma verifying your doctoral degree
- Verification of leave, if relevant
- Documents verifying awards and recognitions stated in your CV, leadership or teaching activities, etc, and other documents relevant to support your application
- Copies of a maximum of five relevant publications that cannot be accessed via your ORCID, Scopus ID or ResearcherID, if relevant.

Please use the button at the foot of the page to reach the application form. 

Application deadline: 2023-11-30

For questions, please contact:
Henk Wymeersch, Communication Systems Group.
henkw@chalmers.se, +46 31 772 1765.


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Chalmers University of Technology conducts research and education in engineering sciences, architecture, technology-related mathematical sciences, natural and nautical sciences, working in close collaboration with industry and society. The strategy for scientific excellence focuses on our six Areas of Advance; Energy, Health Engineering, Information and Communication Technology, Materials Science, Production and Transport. The aim is to make an active contribution to a sustainable future using the basic sciences as a foundation and innovation and entrepreneurship as the central driving forces. Chalmers has around 11,000 students and 3,000 employees. New knowledge and improved technology have characterised Chalmers since its foundation in 1829, completely in accordance with the will of William Chalmers and his motto: Avancez!