Research Associate in Software Engineering for Communication Systems

We are seeking to hire a Research Associate level to join the DSIT/EPSRC funded national Communications Hub for Empowering Distributed ClouD computing Applications and Research (CHEDDAR)Communications Hub. The aim of the Hub is to facilitate the connection of UK excellence to encourage brave new ideas in Communications and Networking research that will ensure the UK lead in 6G technologies. This is an exciting new opportunity to join a national federation of communications hubs that include Titan and HASC Hubs. Together we generate world-leading research, while growing via project and platform funding.  Specifically, this is an opportunity to lead the Integrated Sensing and Communications strand of CHEDDAR’s research.

It will be expected that the candidate will have a PhD in Software Engineering, Formal Methods or related field that demonstrates knowledge of the spectrum of the subject from theory to practical implementation, and with a particular focus on specification and verification in communications (ideally 6G). Familiarity with existing methods for formal specification repair, e.g., learning-based methods and SAT-based methods, is highly desirable. You will be joining a world-leading team. Imperial College is consistently in the top 10 world university rankings with the Department of Computing ranked top of the 2021 UK REF assessment. For further information, email research related enquiries to Dr Dalal Alrajeh

Duties and responsibilities

Your main duty will be to carry out fundamental and challenge led Integrated Sensing and Communications research relevant to 6G and to publish and present research results and findings in high quality journals, conferences etc. will be joining a world-leading team. You will be joining a world-leading team. Imperial College is consistently in the top 10 world university rankings with the Department of Computing ranked top of the 2021 UK REF assessment.

Essential requirements

At Research Associate level you must have a PhD (or equivalent) in Software Engineering, Formal Methods or related field that demonstrates knowledge of the spectrum of the subject from theory to practical implementation, and with a particular 6G focus. You will be required to demonstrate experience in, and understanding of: 

• Requirements specification and verification of communications systems.
• Understanding of:
  • signal processing algorithms,
  • adaptive systems
  • formal methods
• Experience with publicity, scientific writing for general audiences.

You must have excellent communication skills and be able to organise your work with minimal supervision and prioritise work to meet deadlines. All applicants must have excellent verbal and communication skills. 

Please see job description for full list of requirements.

*Candidates who have not yet been officially awarded their PhD will be appointed as Research Assistant within the salary range £40,694 – £43,888 per annum.

Further information

To apply visit: https://www.imperial.ac.uk/jobs/ and search using vacancy reference number, in addition to completing the online application candidates should attach: 

• A full CV
• A cover letter outlining how your experience meets the above requirements.

For informal enquiries about the position please email Dr Dalal Alrajeh: [email protected] 

For queries regarding the application process contact Jamie Perrins: [email protected]  

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