Post-Doctoral Associate in Wireless Research Center

Organisation/Company

NEW YORK UNIVERSITY ABU DHABI

Research Field

Engineering

Researcher Profile

Established Researcher (R3)

Application Deadline

28 Feb 2026 - 00:00 (UTC)

Country

United Arab Emirates

Type of Contract

Permanent

Job Status

Full-time

Is the job funded through the EU Research Framework Programme?

Not funded by a EU programme

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

No

Description

The newly established NYUAD Wireless Research Center at New York University Abu Dhabi, seeks to recruit a Post-Doctoral Associate (PDA) to engage in cutting-edge research on the physical layer design of next-generation wireless communication systems, with a primary focus on 6G technologies. The research will particularly emphasize spectrum candidates beyond the current 5G NR range, including FR3 (7–24 GHz) and the THz band (100 GHz and above). The PDA will be jointly supervised by Qurrat-Ul-Ain Nadeem, Marwa Chafii and Murat Uysal.

Principal Responsibilities

• The PDA will conduct research on the design and development of next-generation wireless communication systems. Specific topics include, but are not limited to, waveform design for the THz spectrum under hardware constraints, beamforming techniques for FR3 and THz bands, reconfigurable intelligent surfaces (RIS), and integrated sensing and communications (ISAC).
• The research methodology will involve the development of mathematical models for signal transmission and reception, derivation of fundamental performance limits, algorithmic-level system design, and performance evaluation through computer simulations and/or experimental validation.
• The PDA is expected to actively disseminate results through publications in high-impact journals and presentations at leading international conferences.
• The PDA is expected to contribute to the intellectual property development through patent filings, as well as participating in standardization efforts relevant to wireless technologies, in coordination with academic and industrial collaborators.

Qualifications

Applicants must hold a PhD degree in electrical/electronics engineering, telecommunications or related field. Other requirements include:

•  Strong background in communication theory, signal processing, and wireless communications
•  Proven track record of publications in relevant IEEE journals and conferences
•  Extensive experience in physical layer algorithm design and performance analysis

In addition to the above qualifications, it is highly desirable that the candidate has prior research experience in one or more of the following research topics:

•  Waveform design for different RF bands (FR3, MMW, sub-THz/THz)
•  Analog/digital/hybrid beamforming
• Integrated sensing and communication
•  Reconfigurable intelligent surfaces
•  Hardware-constrained signal processing for wireless communications

The candidates will be considered until the position is filled. To be considered, all applicants must submit:

• Cover letter
• Curriculum vitae with complete publication list
• BSc, MSc and PhD transcripts
• Research statement elaborating how you plan to contribute to the above research topics
•  Contact details of at least three references.

All attachments should be in PDF format. If you have any questions about the position, please email NYUAD Wireless Director Prof. Dr. Murat Uysal at murat.uysal@nyu.edu

The terms of employment are highly attractive: a very competitive salary, generous monthly housing allowance, home-leave travel allowance, relocation benefits, and medical insurance and educational subsidies for dependents. The expected starting date for the appointment is January 1, 2026.

About NYUAD Wireless

The overarching goal of NYUAD Wireless is to establish a globally recognized research and innovation hub dedicated to advancing the frontiers of wireless communications and shaping the networks of the future. As a newly established center, it represents a timely initiative that aligns closely with the UAE’s vision to lead in the digital era. Through close collaboration with industry and other stakeholders, NYUAD Wireless seeks to pioneer advancements in wireless technologies by providing robust theoretical foundations for leveraging new spectrum bands and addressing practical challenges in the design of cutting-edge wireless access and backhaul solutions.

About NYUAD

NYU Abu Dhabi is a degree-granting research university with a fully integrated liberal arts and science undergraduate program in the Arts, Sciences, Social Sciences, Humanities, and Engineering. NYU Abu Dhabi, NYU New York, and NYU Shanghai, form the backbone of NYU’s global network university, an interconnected network of portal campuses and academic centers across six continents that enable seamless international mobility of students and faculty in their pursuit of academic and scholarly activity. This global university represents a transformative shift in higher education, one in which the intellectual and creative endeavors of academia are shaped and examined through an international and multicultural perspective. As a major intellectual hub at the crossroads of the Arab world, NYUAD serves as a center for scholarly thought, advanced research, knowledge creation, and sharing, through its academic, research, and creative activities.

EOE/AA/Minorities/Females/Vet/Disabled/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity Employer

UAE Nationals are encouraged to apply

Website

https://www.timeshighereducation.com/unijobs/listing/406717/post-doctoral-assoc…

Number of offers available

1

Company/Institute

NEW YORK UNIVERSITY ABU DHABI

Country

United Arab Emirates

City

Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates

Geofield

City

Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates

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