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Post-Doctoral Associate in NYUAD Wireless Research Center Dr. Elza Erkip, Dr. Qurrat-Ul-Ain Nadeem, and Dr. Murat Uysal

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Position Number: 6393671
Location: Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
Position Type: Engineering - Electrical

Post-Doctoral Associate in NYUAD Wireless Research Center Dr. Elza Erkip, Dr. Qurrat-Ul-Ain Nadeem, and Dr. Murat Uysal

Location: Abu Dhabi
Open Date: Jul 18, 2025
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Description
The newly established NYUAD Wireless Research Center at New York University Abu Dhabi, seeks to recruit a Post-Doctoral Associate (PDA) to engage in cutting-edge research on the development of omni-band wireless systems for 6G and beyond. The PDA will be jointly supervised by Elza Erkip, Qurrat-Ul-Ain Nadeem and Murat Uysal.

Principal Responsibilities

The PDA will conduct research on the physical layer and MAC layer design for wireless systems, particularly across multiple spectrum bands.
The PDA is expected to actively disseminate results through publications in high-impact journals and presentations at leading international conferences.
The PDA is expected to contribute to the intellectual property development through patent filings, as well as participating in international standardization efforts relevant to wireless technologies, in coordination with academic and industrial collaborators.

Qualifications

Applicants must hold a PhD degree in electrical/electronics engineering, telecommunications or related field. Other requirements include:

Strong background in wireless communication systems and networks
Expertise in physical layer and MAC layer design for wireless systems
Proven track record of publications in relevant IEEE journals and conferences

In addition to the above qualifications, it is highly desirable that the candidate has prior research experience in one or more of the following research topics:

Resource allocation for wireless networks
Radio resource management and mobility management
Cognitive radio or adaptive communication systems, including dynamic spectrum access, band selection
Heterogeneous network architectures, including terrestrial and non-terrestrial networks
Deep learning for wireless communication problems, particularly in areas such as spectrum management, adaptive system design, or cognitive radio.

The candidates will be considered until the position is filled. To be considered, all applicants must submit:

Cover letter
Curriculum vitae with complete publication list
BSc, MSc and PhD transcripts
Research statement elaborating how you plan to contribute to the above research topics
Contact details of at least three references.

All attachments should be in PDF format. If you have any questions about the position, please email NYUAD Wireless Director Prof. Dr. Murat Uysal at murat.uysal@nyu.edu

The terms of employment are highly attractive: a very competitive salary, generous monthly housing allowance, home-leave travel allowance, relocation benefits, and medical insurance and educational subsidies for dependents. The expected starting date for the appointment is January 1, 2026.

About NYUAD Wireless

The overarching goal of NYUAD Wireless is to establish a globally recognized research and innovation hub dedicated to advancing the frontiers of wireless communications and shaping the networks of the future. As a newly established center, it represents a timely initiative that aligns closely with the UAE's vision to lead in the digital era. Through close collaboration with industry and other stakeholders, NYUAD Wireless seeks to pioneer advancements in wireless technologies by providing robust theoretical foundations for leveraging new spectrum bands and addressing practical challenges in the design of cutting-edge wireless access and backhaul solutions.

About NYUAD

NYU Abu Dhabi is a degree-granting research university with a fully integrated liberal arts and science undergraduate program in the Arts, Sciences, Social Sciences, Humanities, and Engineering. NYU Abu Dhabi, NYU New York, and NYU Shanghai, form the backbone of NYU's global network university, an interconnected network of portal campuses and academic centers across six continents that enable seamless international mobility of students and faculty in their pursuit of academic and scholarly activity. This global university represents a transformative shift in higher education, one in which the intellectual and creative endeavors of academia are shaped and examined through an international and multicultural perspective. As a major intellectual hub at the crossroads of the Arab world, NYUAD serves as a center for scholarly thought, advanced research, knowledge creation, and sharing, through its academic, research, and creative activities.

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