Who are we looking for?
The ADAPT Research Unit is seeking a talented researcher to join our team as a fixed term post-doctoral Researcher in Wireless Communications and Networking. We are looking for candidates who are passionate about exploring the cross-layer intersection of AI/ML and next-generation Radio Access Networks (RAN) and Systems (5G/6G), and who have the ability to apply radio resource management strategies in cloud-native topologies.
What do we offer?
* We offer an indefinite contract of scientific technical activities. Once this project will finish, you will join other projects in the same research line, subject to budget availability.
* Annual gross salary according to the profile of the candidate
* Full-time contract: 7,5 h/day. Flexibility
* Expected professional category: R2 (https://www.cttc.cat/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/Update-professional-categories.pdf).
* Prospect start date: 01/03/2026
* Continuous training, access to lab facilities, state‑of‑the‑art infrastructure and polyvalent working spaces, participation in scientific events and R&D projects, complementary skills development.
Benefits
* Paid time off: vacation (33 working days per year), holidays, sick and parental leave and more
* Up to 3 days of Telework per week (2 fixed + 1 upon request). Other requests may be studied to accommodate special needs.
* Flexible working hours for work-life balance
* Tax‑free optional benefits: restaurant ticket, nursery ticket, transport pass, private health insurance for employees and family.
* Career path promotion (either professional category and/or annual gross salary)
* Annual productivity upon performance
* Possibility to complement the salary with personal grants
Qualifications and Experience
* We are looking for a highly motivated, enthusiastic, energetic person, aiming at significantly improving his or her career perspectives in both public and private sectors. The successful applicant should have the competencies of R2 category.
* Required qualification/skills/experience:
o PhD degree in Electrical and Electronic Engineering or a related discipline (e.g., Telecommunications, Computer Engineering).
+ A PhD thesis successfully defended before the starting date (01/03/2026) will be accepted. A supporting document must be provided (defense certificate/official minutes, or provisional degree certificate).
+ Degrees obtained abroad: provide the degree certificate or provisional certificate. Where applicable, submit evidence of official equivalence/recognition.
o Experience in AI/ML-driven radio resource management (RRM):
+ Experience in applying AI/ML to wireless network optimization, data-driven modeling and system simulation.
+ Knowledge of reinforcement learning, deep learning, or other optimization algorithms for RAN control.
o Software development and integration skills. Indicative skills:
+ Strong programming skills in Python and/or C/C++.
+ Familiarity with TensorFlow and/or PyTorch for model training and inference.
+ Experience with REST-style APIs, Git or other versioning systems, and Linux-based environments.
o Experience in R&D projects
+ Ability to contribute to international research projects (Horizon EU, SNS JU, etc.).
+ Experience in writing technical reports and setting up demonstrators.
o Track record in disseminating research results
+ Ability to publish and present the results of the conducted research in prestigious international conferences and renown journals.
o Other skills that are valuable, but not mandatory are:
+ Experience with O-RAN architectures, interfaces and radio units (RUs). Indicative skills:
# Working knowledge of O-RAN functional components (RIC, rApps/xApps, SMO, E2 interface) and their integration including RUs.
# Experience with open-source O-RAN implementations (e.g., OAI, srsRAN, OSC, FlexRIC).
+ Knowledge of Software Defined Radio (SDR) including RF system fundamentals, beamforming and HW‑SW co-design.
+ Knowledge of Cloud‑native and Edge resource orchestration principles. Indicative topics:
# Virtualization (e.g., Docker, VMs) and Kubernetes for container orchestration and resource management.
# Microservices, Helm charts, and CI/CD pipelines.
Even if you do not meet all the requirements, we encourage you to apply.
The candidates’ past performance but also future potential will be considered as criteria for selecting researchers.
How to apply?
All applications must include:
1. A complete CV, including a list of publications and the contact details of two potential referees
2. PhD. degree
3. Cover letter stating the motivation and suitability of the candidate.
The application documents must be submitted in pdf format through this online application.
ONLY APPLICATIONS VIA WEB https://www.cttc.cat/talent/careers/job-openings/ WILL BE TAKEN INTO CONSIDERATION.
CVs and any other information gathered during this process will be handled confidentially
Who are we?
* The Center Tecnològic de Telecomunicacions de Catalunya (CTTC) is a non‑profit public sector research institution dedicated to fundamental and applied research activities, focused mainly on technologies related to the physical, data link and network layers of communication systems and Geomatics.
* CTTC received the “HR Excellence in Research” award in 2015 from the European Commission and successfully passed into the Award Renewal phase in 2023. This is a recognition of the Institute’s commitment to develop a Human Resources Strategy for Researchers, designed to bring the practices and procedures in line with the principles of the European Charter for Researchers and the Code of Conduct for the Recruitment of Researchers. Our institution’s comprehensive analysis and HRS4R action plan meet all the requirements of progress and quality of our HR policies. CTTC promotes itself as a provider of a stimulating and favourable work environment for researchers.
* The CTTC is located in the beautiful Mediterranean Technological Park of Castelldefels, a science park that houses the Polytechnic University of Catalonia, research institutions, innovative companies and startups. The PMT-UPC is located 10 minutes’ walk from the beach and the city center of Castelldefels, also close to childcare centers, public schools and the best international schools. It can be reached by car, train (RENFE) and various bus lines.
* We have 2 buildings on campus, with state‑of‑the‑art facilities, comfortable work spaces, meeting rooms and multipurpose spaces, as well as social spaces.
* The institute has a multicultural environment with more than 130 members (scientific, technical and administrative staff) from all over the world.
CTTC offers and promotes a diverse and inclusive environment and welcomes applicants regardless of age, disability, gender, national origin, race, religion, or sexual orientation.
The CTTC seeks to increase the presence of women in those areas where they are underrepresented and therefore explicitly encourages them to stand as candidates.
It is also committed to increasing the number of people with disabilities in its workforce and therefore encourages their applications.
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