PhD Candidate in 5G/6G Communications for UAV Cross-border Service Continuity (UOL06701)

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.

The successful candidate will join the SIGCOM Research Group, led by Prof. Symeon Chatzinotas, in collaboration with the Automation and Robotics Research Group, led by Prof. Holger Voos. Additionally, this industrial project will be conducted in partnership with the Proximus company as part of the IPBG ATLAS program

.
This PhD project aims to develop a solution for 5G-UAVs in the context of service continuity in roaming scenarios between Luxembourg and Belgium. 5G-enabled UAVs will be deployed to deliver a wide range of services across both countries. The project will aim to design solutions to reduce the handover and roaming procedure time, validate the resulting approaches using simulations firsthand, and then implement them on practical testbed

s.
You will be required to perform the following tas

• ks:Carrying out research in the predefined ar
• easDisseminating results through scientific publicati
• onsCommunicate and interact with the partner’s team to collect requirements and report resu
• ltsImplement and open-source proof-of-concept software to
• olsCollaborate with other researchers of the IPBG ATLAS prog

ram
For further information, please contact jorge.querol@un

i.lu
Your pro

file:
Qualification: The candidate should possess an MSc degree or equivalent in Telecommunications and Computer Sc

ience.
Experience: The ideal candidate should have some knowledge and/or experience in several of the following

• topics:Strong emphasis on telecommunications and networks theoretical bac
• kgroundKnowledge of 3GPP standards up to 5G at the syste
• m levelData Analytics and Man
• agementProblem
• solverKnowledge of Unix systems (GNU Linux) and keen to gain hands-on experience in Networks and
• systemsMachine Learning knowledge is

a plus
Strong analytical and programming skills are required (Python, Matlab, Golang and C/C++) as well as knowledge in the Kubernetes and Docker container systems. Prior proven experience in data-driven innovation projects is an asset as well as having prior research publications in high-ranking journals or in international conference proceedings. Most importantly, you should be curiosity driven and willing to constantly learn new

things!
Language Skills: Fluent written and verbal communication skills in English are required. French, German or Luxembourgish i

s a plus.
What

• we offer:
  Multilingual and international character. Modern institution with a personal atmosphere. Staff coming from 90 countries. Member of the “University of the Greater Regi
• on” (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 inf
• rastructureA 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, associati

ons, NGOs …
Applications should be submitted online

• and include:Full CV
• , including:For each degree received or currently enrolled in, the degree, institution name, city, and country, and date (or expected date) o
• f graduationTitle and short summary of
• final thesisList of publicati
• ons (if any)If available, link to GitHub repository including completed open-sou
• rce projectsTranscript of all modules and results from university-level c
• ourses takenCover letter with motivations and topics of particular interest to the candidate

(500 words)
Early application is highly encouraged, as the applications will be processed upon reception. Please apply ONLINE formally through the HR system. Applications by Email will not b

e considered.
All qualified individuals are encouraged to apply. In line with our values, the University of Luxembourg promotes an inclusive culture. We encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds and are dedicated to upholding equality and respect for our employees

and students.
Gener

• al information:Contract Type: Fixed Term Contract 36 Month (extendable up to 48 mont
• hs if required)Work Hours: Full Time 40.0
• Hours per WeekLocation: K
• irchberg CampusEmployee and
• student statusJob Refe

rence: UOL06701The yearly gross salary for every PhD at the UL is EUR 419