TUD Dresden University of Technology, as a University of Excellence, is one of the leading and most dynamic
research institutions in the country. Founded in 1828, today it is a globally oriented, regionally anchored top
university as it focuses on the grand challenges of the 21st century. It develops innovative solutions for the world's
most pressing issues. In research and academic programs, the university unites the natural and engineering sciences
with the humanities, social sciences and medicine. This wide range of disciplines is a special feature, facilitating
interdisciplinarity and transfer of science to society. As a modern employer, it offers attractive working conditions to
all employees in teaching, research, technology and administration. The goal is to promote and develop their
individual abilities while empowering everyone to reach their full potential. TUD embodies a university culture that is
characterized by cosmopolitanism, mutual appreciation, thriving innovation and active participation. For TUD
diversity is an essential feature and a quality criterion of an excellent university. Accordingly, we welcome all
applicants who would like to commit themselves, their achievements and productivity to the success of the whole
institution.
At the Faculty of Electrical and Computer Engineering, Institute of Communication Technology, the
Vodafone Chair of Mobile Communications Systems offers a position as
Research Associate (m/f/x)
(subject to personal qualification, employees are remunerated according to salary group E 13 TV-L)
starting at the earliest possible date. The position is limited to 18 months with the option of extension.
The period of employment is governed by the Fixed Term Research Contracts Act
(Wissenschaftszeitvertragsgesetz - WissZeitVG). The position offers the chance to obtain further academic
qualification.
The Vodafone Chair for Mobile Communications Systems offers the opportunity to help shape the
development of future mobile communication systems in a prosperous and dynamic environment, to gain
valuable project experience and to establish and deepen contacts with innovative companies. Further
information on the Vodafone Chair can be found at https://www.vodafone-chair.org/. The research at the
Vodafone Chair runs within the scope of DFG, EU and BMFTR projects as well as within the framework of
an ERC Synergy Grant.
Tasks: You will conduct research in the field of wireless communications and radio sensing technologies
on the following topics:
- research on reliable and resilient wireless communications to provide connectivity for medical
applications
- modeling, simulation, and theoretical analysis of wireless communications systems, in particular
regarding scalability, reliability, latency, and coverage in indoor scenarios
- development and analysis of algorithms for the optimization of radio resource management,
including both classical and data-driven approaches
All tasks are carried out in cooperation with partners from industry and science. The field of activity also
includes the project-related supervision of student work related to the research topics. The results of the
work are to be published at international conferences and in distinguished journals.
Requirements:
- an above-average university degree in the field of computer science, electrical engineering,
communications engineering or information systems engineering
- profound knowledge of wireless communications, communications engineering and digital signal
processing
- independent, goal- and solution-oriented approach
- integrative and cooperative behavior with very good communication and social skills
- confident command of written and spoken English
