Host: Consorzio Nazionale Interuniversitario per le Telecomunicazioni (CNIT), Italy
Main supervisor: Dr. I. Tinnirello [CNIT]
Co-supervisors/mentors: Prof. M. Petrova [RWTH], Dr. A. Rahman [ISRD]
Required profile: Electrical Engineering, computer science, embedded systems
Desirable skills, interests and background: Wireless communication and signal processing, wireless networking and protocols, mathematical modelling and analysis, algorithm design, estimation theory, machine learning, embedded hardware.
Objectives:
Identification of the functions on the edge infrastructures (e.g., resource allocation, anomaly detection, traffic forecast, SW/HW components) that can benefit from the availability of spectrum sensing analytics. Design of techniques and methods to leverage sensing information for improving QoS. Integration of spectrum data analytics in edge infrastructure.
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)