Research Associate in Signal Processing and Machine Learning for 6G Networks

Full-time and fixed-term until 28 February 2027.

Join us and be part of a vibrant community at Loughborough University.

Here’s more about the role and what we’re looking for:
The focus of this role will be on the development of signal processing and machine learning algorithms and implementation of them in a USRP-based communication system. In particular, the Research Associate will be expected to perform research and develop algorithms for physical layer of 6G networks. The Research Associate will collaborate with several project partners including University of Southampton, among other potential academic and industrial partners.

About the University
Universities are one of this country’s greatest assets. We’re educators, employers, innovators and pioneers. We shape culture and society.

At Loughborough, we strive for better, think differently, challenge convention and take action. We are passionate about finding solutions to the major problems faced by society and the planet, and we create opportunities for those with the drive, the ambition, and the determination to apply themselves in the pursuit of better.

About the Department
The Wolfson School of Mechanical, Electrical and Manufacturing Engineering is one of the largest of its kind in the UK and has an international reputation for being at the forefront of technological innovation and for maintaining extensive links with industry. Research grants (predominantly from the UK Research Councils and the EU), as well as extensive industrial sponsorship, support a range of research posts and enable the purchase of state-of-the-art equipment.

Informal enquiries should be directed to Dr Mahsa Derakhshani, via email to m.derakhshani@lboro.ac.uk or by telephone to 01509 227193.

For more information refer to the Job Description and Person Specification.

Closing Date: 6 July 2026.

Our Benefits
At Loughborough, our benefits are designed to support your life inside and outside of work, helping you to thrive and feel valued as part of our community. Examples of our benefits include:

Time off - generous holiday allowance, including 14 university closure days and bank holidays, with the option to buy extra through our holiday purchase scheme.

Where you work - access to a range of fantastic facilities with plenty of green space across our 523-acre East Midlands campus, plus an exciting community at our London campus on the Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park.

Financial Wellbeing - competitive pay, two excellent pension schemes, and everyday savings opportunities.

Support for you and those close to you - through our range of life event leave policies as well as access to an on-site nursery at our East Midlands campus, flexible and hybrid working options.

Health and Wellbeing - discounted gym memberships and access to world-class sporting facilities, including physiotherapy, plus healthcare offers such as eyesight testing and wellbeing support.

Travel and sustainability - access to our electric vehicle and cycle-to-work schemes, as well as a variety of travel offers to support sustainable commuting.

Discover more about the full range of rewards and benefits at Loughborough University.

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