Postdoctoral Research Associate - Wireless Communication
Entry-level Communications role at Usyd. Darlington Campus · full-time · A$117,936–A$125,896 base.
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What you'll do
- You'll develop theory and enabling technology for intelligent wireless communication systems
- You'll design, model and assess systems combining communication, sensing and computing
- You'll work with industry partners to move wireless technology toward practical applications
- You'll publish findings in leading international journals and conferences
- You'll support postgraduate researchers while managing records, activities and project timelines
What you bring
- A PhD in wireless communications, artificial intelligence, signal processing or a related discipline
- Research expertise in MIMO, reconfigurable intelligent surfaces, wireless AI, integrated sensing and communications or wireless system optimisation
- A strong publication record in recognised international journals and conferences
- Experience with ambient backscatter communication, wireless power transfer or related wireless networking technologies is desirable
- Strong mathematical, analytical and problem-solving ability, plus experience supporting postgraduate researchers and collaborative projects
Who this fits
This role suits a postdoctoral researcher focused on intelligent wireless communications, AIoT and related systems. You'll work full time at Darlington Campus with academic researchers and industry partners. The appointment lasts two years, with any extension dependent on funding, and requires satisfactory pre-employment checks and ongoing clearances.
From the employer
Full time, Fixed term for two (2) years with potential for extension contingent on funding
Opportunity to contribute to world-leading research in future intelligent wireless communications and AIoT
Base Salary $117,936 - $125,896 + 17% superannuation
About the opportunity
The Centre for IoT and Telecommunications (CIoTT) in the School of Electrical and Computer Engineering is seeking a Postdoctoral Research Associate to conduct cutting-edge research in Ambient Backscatter Communications (AmBC), next-generation RFID, future intelligent wireless communications and Artificial Intelligence of Things (AIoT).
Working closely with academic researchers and industry partners, you will contribute to the development of next-generation intelligent wireless systems that integrate communication, sensing and computing within a unified network. This role offers the opportunity to advance fundamental theories and enabling technologies while supporting the translation of research outcomes into practical industry solutions
Your key responsibilities will be to:
develop fundamental theories and enabling technologies for intelligent wireless communication systems
design, model and evaluate integrated communication, sensing and computing technologies
work closely with industry partners to support technology development in real-world applications
publish research outcomes in leading international journals and conferences
contribute to the supervision and mentoring of postgraduate research students within CIoTT
manage research activities, documentation and project timelines.
About you
a PhD in wireless communications, artificial intelligence, signal processing or a related discipline
demonstrated research expertise in one or more of MIMO, reconfigurable intelligent surfaces (RIS), wireless AI, integrated sensing and communications (ISAC) or wireless system optimisation
a strong track record of publications in internationally recognised journals and conferences
experience in ambient backscatter communication and wireless power transfer design or related wireless networking technologies (desirable)
experience supporting postgraduate research students and contributing to collaborative research projects
strong mathematical, analytical and problem-solving capabilities.
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Pre-employment checks and declarations
Your employment is conditional upon the successful completion of all pre-employment or background checks required for the role in terms satisfactory to the University. Also, to meet the University’s obligations under the National Higher Education Code to Prevent and Eliminate Gender-Based Violence you will be asked to declare if you have been investigated for, or found to engaged in, sexual harm or gender-based violence in the course of previous employment or in a legal process. Similarly, your ongoing employment is conditional upon the satisfactory maintenance of all relevant clearances and background check requirements. If you do not meet these conditions, the University may take any necessary step, including the termination of your employment.
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