Research Fellow in 6G Wireless Communication Engineering (0.5 full-time equivalent)

This is an exciting opportunity to join a vibrant project as a Research Fellow in the School of Architecture, Technology and Engineering.

The project, entitled “Enabling Climate Intelligence: Integrating RIS assisted UAVs in 6G-Gen AI”, is funded by the University of Brighton (UoB) as a 0.5 FTE to investigate RIS in 6G wireless communication using AI application. 

The role will involve planning and carrying out new state-of-the-art research in RIS 6G-Gen AI wireless communication, gathering and analysing data, and writing reports and papers; dissemination activities including presenting at conferences and participation in stakeholder events and supporting the development of further research. 

To be effective in this role, you will need: 

• A relevant degree, preferably in Communication Engineering/Computer Science/Electrical and Electronic Engineering.
• Sufficient, up to date breadth or depth of specialist knowledge in area of wireless communication and it’s AI applications.
• Understanding of equality of opportunity, academic content and issues relating to student need.
• Competent IT and programming skills such as MATLAB, Python, C/C++.

The project will run till 31st July, 2025 for 0.5 FTE in total.

Informal enquiries can be made to Dr. Zuhaib Ashfaq Khan (Z.A.Khan@brighton.ac.uk). 

Further details:

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