Host: Telefonica I+D, Spain
Main supervisor: Dr. A. Lutu [TID]
Co-supervisors/mentors: Prof. P. Serrano [UC3M], Prof. I. Tinnirello [CNIT]
Required profile: Telecommunication engineering, applied mathematics, electrical engineering, and computer science.
Desirable skills/interests: Signal processing, machine learning, applied optimisation.
Objectives:
To analyse large-scale data that is reliable and collected from spectrum sensing methods. To contrast network-side planned radio coverage with the actual experience of the end-users and build anomaly detection approaches, traffic and user patterns forecast, answer what-if questions regarding the network deployment, etc., to help radio planning teams.
What SpecX Offers:
- Attractive and competitive salary in accordance with the Marie Skłodowska-Curie Actions (MSCA) Doctoral Network regulations
- Additional family allowance (if applicable) and dedicated budget for research and training costs
- PhD funding for 36 months through the MSCA network (with potential for additional funding depending on host institution and national regulations)
- Opportunity to pursue a PhD degree at a leading European university within a collaborative, international network
- Comprehensive training programme including research-specific and transferable skills courses
- Opportunities for internships, secondments, and collaboration within academia and industry partners across Europe
- Active participation in workshops, conferences, and network-wide events to build professional and scientific connections
- Stimulating, multidisciplinary, and international research environment within a prestigious European training network
Deadline for online application: January 30, 2026 (but candidates are encouraged to apply as soon as possible)