Organisation/Company IMDEA Networks Department Operations Support Research Field Engineering » Communication engineering Engineering » Electronic engineering Engineering » Electrical engineering Computer science » Other Researcher Profile First Stage Researcher (R1) Positions PhD Positions Application Deadline 16 Nov 2026 - 13:59 (Europe/Madrid) Country Spain Type of Contract Temporary Job Status Full-time Hours Per Week 40 Offer Starting Date 1 Jan 2027 Is the job funded through the EU Research Framework Programme? Not funded by a EU programme Marie Curie Grant Agreement Number 101119652 Is the Job related to staff position within a Research Infrastructure? No

Offer Description The IMDEA Networks Institute offers one fully funded PhD position in the area of Integrated Sensing and Communications for 6G. The successful candidate will contribute to ongoing activities of the Wireless Networking Group , by advancing the state of the art and designing key scientific and technological enablers of future cellular networks to integrate sensing and communications. To this end, he/she will design new models and algorithms for localization and sensing procedures. All work will be carried out in the specific context of integrating the different components in a 6G open experimentation platform and demonstrate the potential of 6G for sensing and positioning services.

an MSc degree in Computer Science, Telecommunication Engineering, Electrical Engineering or related fields, with a solid academic record

solid background in Integrated Sensing and Communications,



Signal Processing or related areas

experience with machine learning frameworks and embedded or resource-constrained systems

excellent programming skills

fluency in written and spoken English

enthusiasm for interdisciplinary research

Languages ENGLISH Level Excellent

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

Additional Information The position offers:

hands-on training in deploying and running experimental platforms

a unique opportunity to work with large-scale real-world measurement data

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.

Additional comments

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.

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📌 PhD position in Integrated Sensing and Communications for 6G (Madrid)
🏢 Fundación Imdea Networks
📍 Madrid