A postdoctoral position is open at the 5G and 6G Network Competence Center, with in the Wireless and Artificial Intelligence Laboratory (WAI Lab) at the National Institute of Telecommunications (INATEL). The selected researcher will focus on analyzing the performance of reconfigurable intelligent surfaces in wideband systems.
Project title: Advanced Performance Analysis of Reconfigurable Intelligent Surfaces in Wideband Systems through Parallel Channels.
Field of research: Antennas, Information Theory, Wireless Communications, Statistics, Probability Theory, and Machine Learning.
Number of vacancies: 1.
Scholarship duration: The scholarship spans an initial period of 12 months, with the potential for extension by an additional 12 months, based on the fellow’s achievements and funding availability.
Principal Investigator: Prof. Fernando Darío Almeida García.
Responsibilities and assignments:
- Conducting cutting-edge research.
- Drafting scientific articles, patents, and research reports.
- Participation in project meetings and scientific events.
- Assisting in the guidance of undergraduate, master's, and doctoral students.
- Collaborating with other project members, taking on a leadership role in defining scientific research directions.
Requirements and qualifications:
- Ph.D. degree in electrical engineering, telecommunications, computer science, or a related field.
- Experience in antennas, statistics, probability, wireless communications, and machine learning.
- Relevant scientific publications in high-impact journals (Q1/Q2).
- Ability to conduct independent research and propose innovative solutions.
Desired Skills:
- Statistics and Probability: Proficiency in statistical methods, probability theory, communication theory, and information theory.
- Antennas and Wireless Communication: Expertise in reconfigurable antennas; metasurfaces; digital and wireless communication; physical layer technologies; multicarrier and orthogonal waveforms; MIMO systems; multiple access techniques; error-correcting codes; channel estimation; and equalization.
- Technologies: Familiarity with 5G, 6G, and IoT technologies.
- Programming Languages: Proficiency in Python, C++, C, MATLAB, and Mathematica.
- Machine Learning: Strong understanding of machine learning concepts and applications.
- Academic Contribution: Demonstrated relevant academic publications in high-impact scientific journals and flagship conferences.
- Language Skills: Advanced proficiency in English.
Application deadline:
2026/02/01 via the email fernando.almeida@inatel.br
Send your updated CV, publication list, cover leder highlighting your experience and scientific contributions, along with two recommendation leders.
The position is open to both Brazilian and international applicants. The selected candidate will receive a postdoctoral fellowship ranging from R$10,000.00 to R$11,000.00 per month, depending on academic qualifications and performance.
- Work schedule: Monday to Friday, 8:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. and 1:30 p.m. – 5:30 p.m.
- Location: INATEL Campus, Santa Rita do Sapucaí, Minas Gerais, Brazil (Telework is possible).
