About the position

We offer the opportunity to integrate a highly active research group with strong experience in advanced wireless communications, radar signal processing and algorithm design. The selected candidate will work in an international research environment, participating in cutting-edge activities within the EU project 6G-MUSICAL, alongside renowned experts from both academia and industry. The position provides excellent conditions for scientific development, including access to state-of-the-art testbeds, collaboration with multidisciplinary teams, and the possibility to co-supervise MSc and PhD students. The researcher will also have the opportunity to contribute to new research proposals and to publish in top-tier scientific venues. We offer a supportive and collaborative working atmosphere, fostering innovation, career growth and continuous learning in a world-class research setting.

Your required profile

The work will take place within the framework of the EU project 6G-MUSICAL which addresses a new paradigm in radio technologies that includes the merging of radar and communications to enable 6G devices with a built-in sensing component based on radar technology to detect, track and reconstruct 3D objects. The applicants should have a PhD degree in electrical engi-neering with focus on signal design and processing for wireless communications and / or radar with publications in the field in the most relevant journals. The applicants should also be profi-cient in using the MATLAB language. As the work envisioned for this position will involve col-laboration with other researchers and will include formation of students at the MsC and PhD levels, participation in project teams, either international or national will be appreciated.

Your current track record of scientific publications, and or project involvement, and student supervision complies with the Productivity Criteria in force at Instituto de Telecomunicações, verifiable from your provided CV.

We are offering

We offer a challenging position with the possibility of expanding your career in an inclusive environment, with excellent working conditions, advanced lab facilities, and access to prototyping services. You have the team’s support to publish in high impact Journals and Conferences, you have the possibility to participate in ongoing projects and have access to the team’s network of national and international contacts.

About Instituto de Telecomunicações

Instituto de Telecomunicações (IT) www.it.pt, established in 1992, is one the reference institutions in Portugal, working in Communications and Information Technologies (ICT). With 200+ integrated researchers holding a PhD degree and hosting the research work of 200+ PhD students and 200+ master students, IT has a solid multidisciplinary team, addressing cutting edge topics in ICT, from fundamental to applied research in Wireless Technologies, Optical Technologies, Information and Data Science, Networks and Services, and Basic Sciences and Enabling Technologies.

Research activities are supported by advanced laboratories and are carried out in collaboration with more than 250 international Labs and Institutions. IT is evaluated regularly by an International Panel appointed by the Portuguese Science Foundation and earned the statute of State Laboratory in 1992.

More information at https://www.it.pt/Positions/WhyWorkAtIT

About the Mobile Networks – Av Group

Find detailed information about this research Group at https://www.it.pt/MN-Av

Who can apply and how

Any national, foreign, and stateless candidate(s), holding a PhD in telecommunications or other related scientific area and the above specified qualifications, may apply for this position. IT follows an equal employment opportunity policy, ensuring fare decisions based on merit, regardless of race, gender, religion, or disability.

Find further information about the position, including offered conditions, required documentation, and full details of the selection process, at: Page 2

Application submissions are accepted only via the IT online portal at the same URL. The submission period opens on 22-05-2026, until 23-06-2026, 23:59 (UTC+1). No applications or documents will be accepted via email, or by any other means.