Who are we looking for?The Space and Resilient Communications and Systems (SRCOM) unit is looking for a researcher focused on the development of B5G/6G non-terrestrial networks software define radio systems. The candidate will work on the research line devoted to the unification of terrestrial and non-terrestrial 3GPP systems by both conceiving new procedures and implementing them for in-orbit do we offer?:· We offer a permanent contract.· Annual gross salary according to the profile of the candidate· Full-time contract: 7,5 h/day. Flexibility· Expected professional category: R2. Exceptional candidates may be considered even if they do not meet all the requirements. In this case the professional category will be based on the qualifications and experience of the applicant according with CTTC professional categories procedure(· Tenure track: Career progression · Prospect start date: September 2024.· 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. · If you do not have a PhD degree, there is the possibility to enroll in a Phd Program (Phd fees paid by CTTC)· Professional career promotion in case to obtain PhD· We have great benefits for employees: o Paid time off: vacation (33 working days per year), holidays, sick and parental leave and more o Up to 3 days of Telework per week (2 fixed + 1 upon request). Other requests may be studied to accommodate special Flexible working hours for work-life balanceo Tax-free optional benefits: restaurant ticket, nursery ticket, transport pass, private health insurance for employees and Career path promotion (either professional category and/or annual gross salary)o Annual productivity upon performanceo Possibility to complement the salary with personal grantsQualifications 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:- Doctorate degree or 5 years of experience in wireless communications.- At least one IEEE journal as main author.- Publications in scientific conferences.- Expertise in software defined radio implementation demonstrated in specific developments.- Knowledge of 5G non-terrestrial systems.· Other skills that are valuable, but not mandatory are:- Good communication skills.- Participation in in-orbit validation if you do not meet all the requirements, we encourage you to candidates' past performance but also future potential will be considered as criteria for selecting to apply?All applications must include:1. A complete CV, including a list of publications and the contact details of two potential referees2. PhD degree or MsC in wireless Cover letter stating the motivation and suitability of the application documents must be submitted in pdf format through this online application.*ONLY APPLICATIONS VIA WEB WILL BE TAKEN INTO CONSIDERATION.*CVs and any other information gathered during this process will be handled confidentiallyWho are we?· The Center Tecnològic de Telecomunicaciones 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 (HRS4R), 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 (Charter and Code). 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 offers and promotes a diverse and inclusive environment and welcomes applicants regardless of age, disability, gender, national origin, race, religion, or sexual CTTC seeks to increase the presence of women in those areas where they are underrepresented and therefore explicitly encourages them to stand as is also committed to increasing the number of people with disabilities in its workforce and therefore encourages their
