PhD position in 1-Bit Foundation Models for Smart Farming

IMDEA Networks Institute, Spain

Updated: about 2 months ago
Job Type: FullTime
Deadline: 30 Apr 2025

3 Mar 2025
Job Information
Organisation/Company

IMDEA Networks Institute
Department

Wireless Networking Group
Research Field

Engineering » Electrical engineering
Engineering » Communication engineering
Computer science » Other
Researcher Profile

First Stage Researcher (R1)
Positions

PhD Positions
Country

Spain
Application Deadline

30 Apr 2025 - 13:59 (Europe/Madrid)
Type of Contract

Temporary
Job Status

Full-time
Hours Per Week

40
Offer Starting Date

1 May 2025
Is the job funded through the EU Research Framework Programme?

Horizon Europe
Reference Number

101169439
Is the Job related to staff position within a Research Infrastructure?

No

Offer Description

IMDEA Networks’ Wireless Networkin Group headed by Prof. Joerg Widmer invites applications for PhD positions in the framework of HORIZON-MSCA-2023-DN-01-01 ANT Project

The project aims to develop a data curation and integration pipeline for farming data of varying modalities and quality, enabling deployment on edge devices using energy-efficient 1-bit foundation models (BitFM). It includes decision mechanisms for activation based on network conditions, energy availability, and task frequency. The project also seeks to enhance BitFM reliability by augmenting its outputs with proprietary foundation models when needed. Expected results include identifying Agritech use cases for BitFM, designing and evaluating system architecture under different conditions, and fine-tuning methods for low-confidence responses. The PhD, under UC3M, involves secondments at TU Delft for system design and UNIFR for system evaluation, with joint papers as deliverables.


Where to apply
Website
https://networks.imdea.org/job/phd-position-in-1-bit-foundation-models-for-smar…

Requirements
Research Field
Engineering » Electrical engineering
Education Level
Bachelor Degree or equivalent

Research Field
Engineering » Communication engineering
Education Level
Bachelor Degree or equivalent

Research Field
Computer science » Other
Education Level
Bachelor Degree or equivalent

Specific Requirements

The position requires:

  • a degree in telecommunication engineering, electrical engineering, computer science or related field, with a solid academic record
  • excellent programming skills
  • fluency in written and spoken English
  • enthusiasm for interdisciplinary research.
  • Desirable skills/interests: signal processing, electronic design, machine learning (the applicant should be proficient in at least one or two of the skills)

Languages
ENGLISH
Level
Excellent

Research Field
Engineering » Electrical engineeringEngineering » Communication engineeringComputer science » Other

Additional Information
Benefits

The position offers:

  • the possibility to interact and collaborate with major telco industry players
  • a vibrant, collaborative, multi-cultural and English-speaking environment
  • the prospect to publish at top-tier venues in networking
  • the high quality of life of the region of Madrid, Spain, where we are based.

Eligibility criteria

Equal Employment Opportunity

IMDEA Networks Institute aims to increase the proportion of women and therefore qualified female applicants are explicitly encouraged to apply. Until a balanced ratio of men and women has been achieved at the institute, preference will be given to women if applicants have similar qualifications. IMDEA Networks Institute actively promotes diversity and equal opportunities. Applicants are not to be discriminated against in personnel selection procedures on the grounds of gender, ethnicity, religion or ideology, age, sexual orientation (anti-discrimination). People with disabilities who have the relevant qualifications are expressly invited to apply.


Work Location(s)
Number of offers available
1
Company/Institute
IMDEA Networks Institute
Country
Spain
State/Province
Madrid
City
Leganés
Postal Code
28918
Street
Avenida del Mar Mediterráneo, 22
Geofield


Contact
State/Province

Madrid
City

Leganés
Website

https://networks.imdea.org/
Street

Avenida del Mar Mediterráneo, 22
Postal Code

28918
E-Mail

hr.networks@imdea.org
Phone

914816210

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