EURECOM invites applications for a postdoctoral researcher to join a cutting-edge project focused on designing, optimizing, and experimentally validating a novel, groundbreaking technique for delivering video-on-demand (VoD) over advanced multiuser downlink transmission frameworks in next-generation wireless systems.
The selected candidate will be at the center of the development of one of the most powerful and forward-looking communication technologies currently in progress—designed to push the boundaries of wireless and satellite-based content delivery, cross-layer optimization, and 6G system evolution.
The work will span the complete 5G protocol stack and extend into emerging 6G paradigms, with a focus on both wireless and wired (CDN-based) deployments, cross-layer system design, and real-world PoC experimentation.
Core Responsibilities
- Design and implementation of PHY-to-application layer adaptations to support high-efficiency VoD over multiuser downlink frameworks.
- Development and optimization of modulation, coding, and beamforming schemes to support enhanced traffic aggregation and interference management.
- Integration and extension of protocol functions across MAC, RLC, PDCP, SDAP, and RRC layers, tailored to the needs of scalable VoD delivery.
- Full-stack experimentation using OpenAirInterface (OAI) and deployment of real-time prototypes at TRL4–TRL6.
- Research and development of protocol and algorithmic adaptations for satellite communication scenarios, taking into account latency, link variability, and interoperability.
- Cross-layer traffic modeling, simulation, and validation under realistic VoD workloads and dynamic network conditions.
- Contribution to standardization discussions, including preparation of technical content for submission to 3GPP and related working groups.
Desired Qualifications
We are looking for candidates who combine strong theoretical foundations with practical system development skills.
Required
- PhD in Electrical Engineering, Telecommunications, Computer Science, or a closely related field.
- Expertise in communication theory, including advanced techniques in modulation, coding, MIMO systems, and interference management.
- Ability to develop and adapt mathematically-inspired algorithms, with a focus on real-world system constraints.
- Proficiency in programming (e.g., C/C++, Python, MATLAB).
- Strong research record with peer-reviewed publications.
Preferred
- Experience with 5G technologies and familiarity with the OAI stack or other software-defined radio (SDR) environments.
- Experience with VoD delivery systems, content caching, and traffic management in wired or wireless contexts.
- Exposure to standardization processes (e.g., 3GPP, ETSI).
- Hands-on experimentation with real-time network setups or traffic emulation.
How to Apply
Please send the following materials to elia@eurecom.fr, wagner@eurecom.fr and secretariat@eurecom.fr with the reference CS/PE/MIMO/072025:
- A detailed CV
- Representative publications (or links)
- Contact details of 2 or more references.
Start date: ASAP
Duration: Fixed Term Contract [18 months maximum]
