Sd-25078 - Phd Candidate in 5g/6g Networking for

Description
**Temporary contract | 24+12 (+12) months | Belval-Luxembourg**:
**Are you passionate about research? So are we Come and join us**:
The Luxembourg Institute of Science and Technology (LIST) is a Research and Technology Organization (RTO) active in the fields of IT, materials, and environment. By transforming scientific knowledge into technologies, smart data and tools, LIST empowers citizens in their choices, public authorities in their decisions and businesses in their strategies.

**How will you contribute?**

In this context, your main focus will be to:

- Propose innovative approaches for optimising resource allocation in 5G and future 6G networks, focusing on resilience and power efficiency in critical situations.
- Explore MCx provisioning in different scenarios, such as public events, and evaluate network simulators to accurately replicate these situations.
- Designing and evaluating new strategies in collaboration with a leading mobile network operator to enhance network resilience and reliability, with the opportunity to test these strategies on a live 5G network.

**Education**

Master's degree (Bac+5) in telecommunications, computer science, or a related field.

**Experience and skills**

Prior experience, even if limited, with 5G/6G network paradigms would be a plus. The same applies for network simulation tools.

An interest in developing AI-driven solutions for network planning or real-time operations.

**Language skills**

Good proficiency in both written and spoken English. French or Luxembourg language skills would be an advantage but are not required.

**Your LIST benefits**
- An organization with a passion for impact and strong RDI partnerships in Luxembourg and Europe that works on responsible and independent research projects
- Sustainable by design, empowering our belief that we play an essential role in paving the way to a green society
- Innovative infrastructures and exceptional labs occupying more than 5,000 square metres, including innovations in all that we do
- An environment encouraging curiosity, innovation and entrepreneurship in all areas
- Personalized learning programme to foster our staff’s soft and technical skills
- Multicultural and international work environment with more than 50 nationalities represented in our workforce
- Diverse and inclusive work environment empowering our people to fulfil their personal and professional ambitions
- Gender-friendly environment with multiple actions to attract, develop and retain women in science
- 32 days’ paid annual leave, 11 public holidays, 13-month salary, statutory health insurance
- Flexible working hours, home working policy and access to lunch vouchers
- A motivation letter oriented towards the position and detailing your experience
- A scientific CV with contact details
- List of publications (and patents, if applicable)
- Contact details of 2 references

**Application procedure and conditions**

We kindly request applicants to provide their nationality for statistical purposes only, as part of our commitment to promoting diversity and ensuring equal opportunities in our workforce. This information will be kept confidential and will not be used for any discriminatory purposes.

LIST is dedicated to maintaining an inclusive work environment and is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to attracting, hiring, and retaining a diverse workforce. All applicants will be considered for employment without discrimination based on national origin, race, colour, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, religion, age, or disability.

**PhD additional conditions**:
Work location: Luxembourg Institute of Science and Technology (LIST), Belval, Luxembourg

PhD enrolment: University of Luxembourg, Belval, Luxembourg

Your master diploma must be recognized in Luxembourg. Please refer to:
Languages English Education Master Experience 0+ years