Job Description:
The successful candidate will develop signal processing algorithms which will allow for the detection and localisation of transmitted signals in the RF spectrum, to be deployed on UAVs.
UAVs are deployed by emergency services to locate wireless signal transmitters for emergency search & rescue as well as asset-tracking scenarios.
Tyndall's Wireless Communications Laboratory is based in the campus of Trinity College, Dublin.
This post offers a superb opportunity for an ambitious individual to work collaboratively on exciting, cutting-edge science at the interface between academia, industry and across multiple teams.
Key Responsibilities
* Create signal processing algorithms to detect, classify, and localise cellular, WiFi, as well as other types of wireless communications signals that are detected in the RF spectrum.
* Implement and validate algorithms using programming languages such as C++, Julia, Python and MATLAB.
* Deploy the created algorithms on programmable software-defined radios and verify their performance in real-world trials involving ground transmitters and UAVs.
* Disseminate research achievements through publications in prominent journals and at key conferences.
* Participate in Education and Public Engagement activities, as required.
* Ensure all activities are compliant with the Tyndall Quality Management system.
* Ensure all activities are compliant with the required Health and Safety standards.
Required Skills and Qualifications:
* PhD degree in Computer Science, Wireless Communications, Electrical/Electronic Engineering or a related discipline.
* Experience of working with cellular communication systems at the physical (PHY) and MAC layers.
* Proficiency with embedded systems and software-defined radios
* Proficient in mathematical modelling tools such as C++/Python/MATLAB/Julia.
* A publication record in IEEE or ACM journals and conference publications.
Benefits:
This role offers a superb opportunity to work collaboratively on exciting, cutting-edge science at the interface between academia, industry and across multiple teams.
As part of this, it is expected that follow-up opportunities within the lab will be available after the successful completion of the TEMPEST projects.
Others:
* Appointment will be on the UCC Postdoctorate Researcher salary scale (€46,306 to €52,863 per annum) based on qualification and experience.
* Salary placement on appointment will be in accordance with public sector pay policy.
* Closing date for application is 1pm on 12th September 2025.