Phd in Multi-connectivity for Multi-orbit Satellite Systems

**About the SnT** The University of Luxembourg is an international research university with a distinctly multilingual and interdisciplinary character. The Interdisciplinary Centre for Security, Reliability and Trust (SnT) at the University of Luxembourg is a leading international research and innovation centre in secure, reliable and trustworthy ICT systems and services. We play an instrumental role in Europe by fueling innovation through research partnerships with industry, boosting R&D investments leading to economic growth, and attracting highly qualified talent. We look for researchers from diverse academic backgrounds to contribute to our projects in areas such as: Network Security, Information Assurance, Model-driven Security, Cloud Computing, Cryptography, Satellite Systems, Vehicular Networks, and ICT Services & Applications. **Your role** We are seeking individuals driven by excellence, passionate about innovation, and eager to make a positive impact. If this sounds like you, you have come to the right place - Contribute to the design and performance evaluation of multi-connectivity (MC) frameworks for multi-orbit satellite systems (e.g., GEO-MEO-LEO) - Develop, optimize, and experimentally validate MC-based reliability solutions for multi-orbit systems compared to single-connectivity baselines - Carry out research in other related areas - Disseminate findings through scientific journals and international conferences For further information, please contact: Dr. Jorge Querol (). **Your profile** - Wireless, mobile, satellite communications and non-terrestrial networks (NTNs), including multi-orbit (GEO, MEO, LEO) architectures. - 5G/6G technologies with a focus on 3GPP-based multi-connectivity - Communication system modelling, performance analysis, and simulation. - Optimization tools and machine learning techniques. - Hands-on experience with software-defined radios (SDRs) and/or OpenAirInterface5G software stack. Programming Skills: MATLAB or Python, C/C++. Language Skills: Fluent written and verbal communication skills in English are required. French, German, or Luxembourgish is a plus. **We offer** - Multilingual and international character. Modern institution with a personal atmosphere. Staff coming from 90 countries. Member of the "University of the Greater Region" (UniGR) - A modern and dynamic university. High-quality equipment. Close ties to the business world and to the Luxembourg labour market. A unique urban site with excellent infrastructure - A partner for society and industry. Cooperation with European institutions, innovative companies, the Financial Centre and with numerous non-academic partners such as ministries, local governments, associations, NGOs **How to apply** - Applications should include:_ - Full CV, including: - For each degree received or currently enrolled in, provide the degree, institution name, institution city and country, and date (or expected date) of graduation. Include the title and summary of your final (Bachelor's/Master's) Thesis if you did one - List of publications (if any) - Transcript of all modules and results from Bachelor/Master-level courses taken The University of Luxembourg embraces inclusion and diversity as key values. We are fully committed to removing any discriminatory barrier related to gender, and not only, in recruitment and career progression of our staff. - General information:_ - Contract Type: Fixed Term Contract 36 Month (extendable up to 48 months if required) - Work Hours: Full Time 40.0 Hours per Week - Location: Kirchberg Campus - Internal Title: Doctoral Researcher - Job Reference: UOL07758 The yearly gross salary for every PhD at the UL is EUR 41976 (full time).