Host: RWTH Aachen University, Germany
Main supervisor: Prof. M. Petrova [RWTH]
Co-supervisors/mentors: Joerg Widmer [IMDEA], Dr. L. Simić [RWTH], and Dr. A. Saavedra [NEC]
Required profile: Electrical Engineering, Telecommunications Engineering, Computer Science or equivalent disciplines
Desirable skills, interests and background: Wireless communication, embedded systems, signal processing, and fundamentals of networking.
Objectives: To achieve on-device spectrum sensing using on-board sensors of mobile BSs, empowered by embedded deep learning algorithms; to propose an analytical model for the cell planning of drone-hosted mobile BSs based on user location and the coverage and interference map obtained from spectrum sensing. To study the trade-off between the physical adaptation of the BSs and the degradation of the system performance in mobile scenarios. To experimentally exploit drone-hosted mobile cells for 6G networks.
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)