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Research Fellow in 6G Wireless Communications

Join UCL to research and develop cutting-edge 6G fluid antenna communication systems funded by the EPSRC.

Best for:Best for postdoctoral researchers with a strong background in optimisation, wireless communications, and fluid antenna systems.

UCL · London, United Kingdom · R2 · Recognised researcher
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6G wireless communicationsFluid antenna systemsOptimisation algorithmsTransceiver designWireless systems performance
This is a postdoc position — not a PhD studentship.
Deadline
Oct 29, 2026
13 days
Funding
Salaried
£44.0k–£54.0k/yr
Start date
flexible
Fixed-term
Location
London
United Kingdom

Overview

The Electronic and Electrical Engineering Department at UCL is seeking a postdoctoral Research Fellow to work on an EPSRC-funded project focusing on fluid antenna systems for 6G wireless communications. The successful candidate will engage in fundamental transceiver design, develop optimisation algorithms, and evaluate wireless communication system performance. The role offers an initial 12-month contract within a pioneering engineering research team based in London. Applicants are expected to drive high-quality research outputs in alignment with the project's work packages.

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What you'll do

  • Undertake advanced research, design, and development for 6G fluid antenna communication systems
  • Develop novel optimisation algorithms for fundamental transceiver design and analysis
  • Participate in the design, performance optimisation, evaluation, and validation of wireless communication systems
  • Execute work packages associated with the EPSRC-funded research project
  • Publish research findings in high-impact international journals and conferences

Requirements

Degree required: PhD degree (or about to submit) in a relevant subject area

Language: English

Instruction: English

Publications: Track record of publications in international journals and conferences

Required skills
  • Strong background in optimisation for Fluid Antenna Systems
  • Demonstrated experience in physical layer security and covert communications
  • Solid expertise in wireless communication systems and optimisation techniques
  • Proven research capability evidenced by publications in international journals or conferences
Nice to have
Knowledge in integrating fluid antenna systems with other promising 6G technologiesExperience in evaluating and validating hardware measurement data in wireless channels and systems
Eligibility
  • Applicants must hold a PhD or be very close to submission

Funding & terms

Type
Salaried
Amount
£44.0k–£54.0k/yr
Duration
12 months
Programme
EPSRC
EPSRC

How to apply

Deadline: 2026-10-29

Interested candidates should submit their application through the online application link provided. Ensure all required documentation and reference details are attached before the closing date.

Documents required
  • CV
  • Job description and person specification response
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Electronic and Electrical Engineering Department
UCL
United Kingdom
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