PhD Position in Integrated Sensing and Communications for 6G

Engineering » Electrical engineering; Computer science » Other Researcher Profile: First Stage Researcher (R1) Positions: PhD Positions Application Deadline: 16 Nov 2026 - 13:59 (Europe/Madrid) Country: Spain Type of Contract: Temporary Job Status: Full-time Hours Per Week: 40 Offer Starting Date: 1 Jan 2027 Is the job funded through the EU Research Framework Programme? Not funded by a EU programme Marie Curie Grant Agreement Number: 101119652 Is the Job related to staff position within a Research Infrastructure? No Offer Description The IMDEA Networks Institute offers one fully funded PhD position in the area of Integrated Sensing and Communications for 6G. The successful candidate will contribute to ongoing activities of the Wireless Networking Group , by advancing the state of the art and designing key scientific and technological enablers of future cellular networks to integrate sensing and communications. To this end, he/she will design new models and algorithms for localization and sensing procedures. All work will be carried out in the specific context of integrating the different components in a 6G open experimentation platform and demonstrate the potential of 6G for sensing and positioning services. Where to apply Website: https://networks.imdea.org/job/phd-position-in-integrated-sensing-and-communications-for-6g-10/ Requirements Research Field: Engineering » Communication engineering — Education Level: Master Degree or equivalent Research Field: Engineering » Electronic engineering — Education Level: Master Degree or equivalent Research Field: Computer science » Other — Education Level: Master Degree or equivalent Specific Requirements The position requires: an MSc degree in Computer Science, Telecommunication Engineering, Electrical Engineering or related fields, with a solid academic record solid background in Integrated Sensing and Communications, Signal Processing or related areas experience with machine learning frameworks and embedded or resource-constrained systems excellent programming skills fluency in written and spoken English enthusiasm for interdisciplinary research Languages: ENGLISH — Level: Excellent Additional Information Benefits The position offers: hands-on training in deploying and running experimental platforms a unique opportunity to work with large-scale real-world measurement data a vibrant, collaborative, multi-cultural and English-speaking environment the prospect to publish at top-tier venues in networking the high quality of life of the region of Madrid, Spain, where we are based. Additional comments Equal Employment Opportunity IMDEA Networks Institute aims to increase the proportion of women and therefore qualified female applicants are explicitly encouraged to apply. Until a balanced ratio of men and women has been achieved at the institute, preference will be given to women if applicants have similar qualifications. IMDEA Networks Institute actively promotes diversity and equal opportunities. Applicants are not to be discriminated against in personnel selection procedures on the grounds of gender, ethnicity, religion or ideology, age, sexual orientation (anti-discrimination). People with disabilities who have the relevant qualifications are expressly invited to apply. Work Location(s) Number of offers available: 1 Company/Institute: Fundación IMDEA Networks Country: Spain State/Province: Madrid City: Leganés Postal Code: 28918 Street: Avenida del Mar Mediterráneo, 22 Contact City: Leganes (Madrid) Website: https://networks.imdea.org/job/phd-position-in-integrated-sensing-and-communications-isac-for-6g/ Street: Avenida del Mar Mediterraneo, 22 Postal Code: 28918 E-Mail: hr@networks.imdea.org Phone: +34 914816210