Postdoctoral Research Fellow

We are now looking for a Postdoctoral Research Fellow to join our team and contribute to the project NOISY, which develops new noise-driven communication methods for future 6G and IoT systems. The work will focus on theoretical modeling, signaling, and algorithm design, simulations, and practical validation of low-power, low-complexity, and secure wireless communication concepts. Depending on the applicant's expertise and interests, the work may include: - Developing new models and methods for noise-driven wireless communication. - Designing and evaluating low-power and low-complexity signaling schemes for future IoT and 6G systems. - Studying secure and covert communication approaches based on noise-like signals. - Performing analytical work, simulations, and performance comparisons. - Contributing to laboratory proof-of-concept demonstrations using SDR platforms when relevant. - Preparing high-quality scientific publications and contributing to project reporting and dissemination. Participation in project management, mentoring of Ph.D. students, and supervision of thesis projects is expected. The job requires occasional travel to international conferences to disseminate research results. International research visits to other universities or research institutes are also possible. REQUIREMENTS Successful candidates hold a Ph.D. degree in electrical engineering, wireless communications, or similar, and are familiar with physical layer wireless communications. They possess strong theoretical, practical, and/or programming skills and can demonstrate previous experience relevant to the tasks they are applying for. The position also requires: - At least three publications in top IEEE ComSoc journals (IEEE TCOM, IEEE TWC, IEEE CL, IEEE WCL, IEEE TVT etc.) as the main contributing author - Previous experience in at least one of the following areas is considered an advantage: physical layer security, low-power or IoT communications, wireless transceiver design, signal processing, or SDR-based prototyping. - Good English language skills - Ability to independently conduct systematic scientific research - Ability to work in a team and communicate clearly in a multidisciplinary and international environment WE OFFER The position will be filled for a fixed-term period of 22 months with the possibility of extension. The starting date will be mutually agreed upon, but can be as early as September 1st, 2026. A trial period of six months applies to all our new employees. The salary will be based on both the job requirements and the employee's personal performance in accordance with the Finnish University Salary System. The salary of a postdoctoral researcher is at levels 5-6. A typical starting salary for a Postdoctoral Research Fellow is 4000 EUR per month. As a member of staff at Tampere University, you will enjoy a range of competitive benefits, such as occupational health care services, flexible work schedule, versatile research infrastructure, modern teaching facilities and a safe and inviting campus area as well as a personal fund to spend on sports and cultural activities in your free time.