Postdoc Research Associate Wireless Systems and Networks
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Job Location:
Durham, NC - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
10 hours ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Position Title:
Postdoc Research Associate - Wireless Systems and NetworksAppointment Type:
Post Doc/TraineeJob Description:
Summary of Duties and Responsibilities:
We are seeking a highly motivated Postdoctoral Researcher to lead and contribute to cuttingedge research advancing the frontiers of NTN Open RAN wireless systems edge and cloud computing and rural broadband.
The postdoctoral researcher will play a key role in shaping research directions and advancing innovative solutions in nextgeneration wireless technologies.
This position involves leading and mentoring teams of graduate and undergraduate students as well as working closely with technical staff to develop deploy and operate wireless systems. The successful candidate will collaborate extensively with faculty members and public and privatesector project partners to support the execution of funded research projects.
The postdoctoral researcher is expected to publish research results in highquality peerreviewed journals and leading conference addition the role includes active participation in research funding acquisition efforts including contributing toand in some cases leadingproposal development for federal and state agencies and industry sponsors.
Required Minimum Qualifications:
- Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering Computer Engineering Computer Science or a closely related field.
- Five or more years of combined research and/or industry experience in wireless communication systems networking or related domains.
- Experience applying AI/ML techniques to wireless systems including familiarity with frameworks such as TensorFlow PyTorch or similar tools.
- Proficiency in programming and simulation tools including Python MATLAB C/C and scientific computing frameworks.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Proven research expertise in advanced wireless systems including 6G NTN RIS/RHS THz communications and MEC/Open RAN systems.
- Demonstrated ability to conduct independent research with a strong publication record in toptier IEEE journals and conferences.
- Experience leading research projects including grant writing and funding acquisition from national or international agencies.
- Experience designing and implementing physicallayer testbeds including AIdriven beamforming and resource allocation techniques.
- Experience collaborating across academic industry and interdisciplinary teams including supervision or mentorship of students and/or engineers.
- Demonstrated ability to translate theoretical research into practical system implementations and functional prototypes.
- Background in distributed optimization network abstraction and systemlevel modeling.
- Handson experience with wireless system simulation and prototyping platforms such as QuaDRiGa NS3 Sionna Simulink and CVX.
Department/Program & College Description:
The Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering (ECpE) offersundergraduate andgraduatedegree programs that provide students with the knowledge and tools they need to succeed in the electrical engineering computer engineering software engineering and cyber security engineering fields. Students get to interact with our departments diverse student body and faculty and obtain practical experience to prepare them for exciting careers where they can make a difference in peoples lives.Researchin our department focuses on five high-impact interdisciplinary areas: bioengineering cyber infrastructure distributed sensing and decision making energy infrastructure and small-scale technologies.
Department Unit/Website:
Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering College of Engineering Iowa State University
Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the U.S. on an ongoing basis without sponsorship. Immigration sponsorship is not available for this position.
To apply for this position please click on Apply and complete the Employment Application. Please be prepared to enter or attach the following:
1) Resume/Curriculum Vitae
2) Letter of Application/Cover Letter
If you have questions regarding this application process please email or call or Toll Free: 1-.
Why Choose ISU
Iowa State Postdocs enjoy comprehensive health and work-life benefits including medical and dental; as well as:
Retirement benefits including defined benefit and defined contribution plans
Generous vacation holiday and sick time and leave plans
Onsite childcare (Ames Iowa)
Flexible Spending Accounts
Various voluntary benefits and discounts
Employee Assistance Program
Wellbeing Program
Proposed Start Date:
May 4 2026Number of Months Employed Per Year:
12 Month Work PeriodTime Type:
Full timePay Grade:
Post DocsOriginal Posting Date:
April 28 2026Posting Close Date:
May 5 2026Job Requisition Number:
R19013Iowa State University does not discriminate on the basis of race color age ethnicity religion national origin pregnancy sexual orientation genetic information sex marital status disability or status as a U.S. Veteran. Inquiries regarding non-discrimination policies may be directed to Office of Equal Opportunity 2680 Beardshear Hall 515 Morrill Road Ames Iowa 50011 Tel. email .
General ISU compensation information can be found on the University Human Resources website. Please note that this is only a list of ranges and individuals will be paid commensurate with qualifications.
Required Experience:
IC
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