Doctoral Research Fellowship (PhD) at Ranplan Group AB on TeraWireless Project
Workplace: Stockholm, Sweden
Expires: July 1, 2025
A doctoral research fellowship position at Ranplan Group AB, part of the Marie Skłodowska-Curie Doctoral Network TeraWireless project, focusing on developing open-access THz channel measurement datasets and ray tracing simulators. The candidate will conduct research towards a PhD at University of Piraeus Research Center, Greece, working full-time in Stockholm, Sweden, with opportunities for secondment and collaboration across Europe.
Main requirements:
- Undergraduate and postgraduate Master's degree in information engineering, computer science, electronic or electrical engineering, mathematics, electromagnetics, or physical sciences.
- Solid background in communication theory, wireless communications, electromagnetic theory, and wireless propagation.
- High proficiency in Matlab or similar programming tools.
- Excellent written and verbal communication and presentation skills.
- Highly proficient in English language.
- Excellent organizational skills with attention to detail and deadline management.
- Logical thinking, solution creation, and informed decision-making abilities.
- Willingness to work collaboratively in research and to travel across Europe.
- Candidate must not hold a doctoral degree at time of recruitment.
- Candidate must not have resided or worked in Sweden (country of recruiting organisation) for more than 12 months in the past 3 years, with exceptions for short stays and national service.
Responsibilities:
- Conduct postgraduate doctoral research aligned with project goals.
- Collaborate with academic supervisors to align with the overall TeraWireless project objectives.
- Present and publish research in academic and non-academic venues.
- Attend academic and non-academic conferences, events, seminars, and training.
- Participate in supervisory meetings and program activities.
- Undertake secondment to partner institutions as required.
- Prepare research progress reports for funding bodies.
- Contribute to project outreach and public engagement activities.
Required hard skills:
- Matlab or similar programming proficiency.
- Strong knowledge in communication and electromagnetic theory.
- Experience with research, data analysis, and simulations in wireless communications.
Soft skills:
- Excellent communication and presentation skills.
- Organizational and time management skills.
- Collaborative team working attitude.
- Logical and analytical thinking.
- Adaptability and willingness to travel.
Coding languages:
- Matlab
Natural languages:
- English (Proficient)
Cultural skills:
- Willingness to work internationally and in multicultural teams