PhD Researcher in Integrated Underwater and Terrestrial Communication Networks

The School of Engineering at the University of Edinburgh invites applications for a fully funded Doctoral Candidate position focusing on integrated underwater and terrestrial communication networks. Part of the Horizon Europe MSCA Doctoral Network ANCHOR, the project investigates underwater optical wireless communications to link aquatic environments with wider land and space communication networks. The successful candidate will formulate signalling and waveform designs based on radiative transfer frameworks, develop computer-based simulations, and evaluate performance using channel emulators. The role provides comprehensive financial support including UK fees, a competitive salary, and a dedicated travel and consumables budget.

• Study existing radiative transfer theoretical frameworks for photon propagation in underwater environments
• Formulate and design novel resilient waveforms and signalling schemes optimized for underwater channels
• Develop computer-based simulations to evaluate the performance of proposed communication techniques
• Demonstrate the feasibility of new waveforms using existing underwater optical wireless communication channel emulators
• Collaborate within the Horizon Europe MSCA Doctoral Network ANCHOR consortium and participate in network training activities